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The revelation that a Phoenix woman in a vegetative state recently gave birth has prompted Hacienda HealthCare CEO Bill Timmons to resign, putting a spotlight on the safety of long-term care settings for patients who are severely disabled or incapacitated. Hacienda HealthCare in Phoenix, on Jan. 4, 2019.
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The Phoenix Police Department revealed the near-death in a press conference on Jan. 9. It was the first time police gave details about the case, which has attracted nationwide attention.