Massachusetts General Hospital asked state regulators for permission to add more inpatient beds, citing what administrators called a capacity crisis. Hospital leaders said patient volume has exceeded available space during peak periods. The request has drawn mixed reactions, with patient advocates supporting the expansion and some neighborhood residents expressing concern about increased traffic. State health officials are reviewing the proposal.

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