41.   But Chassin also warned that hospitals had to be open to and indeed eager about new rules.

42.   But Schott said U.S. hospitals should not have the right to pluck nurses from other countries when the whole world is facing a shortage of qualified health workers.

43.   But the hospital has none.

44.   But the hospitals have to rely on their statements, even if the clerk suspects they are trying to cheat.

45.   But the hospital had nowhere to send him.

46.   But starting next week, hospitals will have to negotiate with insurance companies on the prices for services.

47.   But they were able to see that a major hospital had no lights except in the foyer and to hear about operations without anesthesia.

48.   But Vicki Ciampa, a hospital spokeswoman, said the hospital had to reduce benefits and make schedule changes to remain financially viable.

49.   By that measure, they said, the hospital has every right to remove the ventilator.

50.   Daniels says it makes no sense to ask one worker to look after so many people, but says the hospital has no choice.