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Private psychiatric hospitals raise concerns in Washington state

Problems at Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital, a private psychiatric hospital, are raising questions about Washington's attempt to boost the number of mental health beds in the state.

Seattle Times reporter Daniel Gilbert investigated problems at the hospital run by U.S. HealthVest.

Listen to the interview by clicking the play button above.

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