But precedent may leave the legal challenge with a steep legal hill to climb.
Exemptions to the mandate for medical or religious reasons are being considered, said Dr. Adnan Munkarah, executive vice president and chief clinical officer for the five-hospital system.
"We hope that we'll be able to retain for our staff, and will not have to have to see any of ... our team members depart. With that said, we also have been able to kind of come up with mitigation plans going forward in case we have the unfortunate situation of losing some of our staff."
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