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        <ExplanationTxt>California Healthcare Performance Information Systems has been granted tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue code and under Section 23701(d) of the California Franchise Tax Board. CHPI has evaluated its current tax positions and has concluded that as of December 31, 2015, CHPI does not have any uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary. CHPI files U.S. federal, and California state tax returns as applicable.</ExplanationTxt>
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