During the fourth quarter, we were able to continue reducing certain incremental labor-related expenses, such as registry nursing, temporary wage incentives, and travel, despite inflation and labor market pressures that have been steadily easing over the past several quarters.

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Further, despite inflation and the difficult labor market, which have required us to provide above historical wage increases, we have been able to reduce certain labor-related expenses, such as registry nursing, temporary wage incentives, and travel, each of which moderated during the second quarter of 2023 compared with the prior year quarter.

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