<p>Nassau&nbsp;University Medical Center&nbsp;is bleeding money, but that did not stop its former&nbsp;president and chief executive, Dr. Anthony Boutin, from receiving&nbsp;&nbsp;$650,000 for his&nbsp;accrued time off, according to&nbsp;his separation agreement.</p>


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