FROM THE FOUNDATION

End-of-Life Choices

Trends in end-of-life care show that not only does the care given vary widely from region to region and hospital to hospital, but also patients often don't get the care they prefer. What can be done?

Care Management Puzzle

Chronic diseases and the cost of care are rising. Are disease management programs improving outcomes for patients with complex, chronic conditions?

No Middleman

Under the "direct primary care" model, patients pay a monthly fee for basic medical services. Learn about the history and current landscape of physician practices offering this arrangement.

  • |
  • Monday
  • |
  • Tuesday
  • |
  • Wednesday
  • |
  • Thursday
  • |
  • Friday
  • |

May 21, 2013 - LATEST NEWS

Print Today's StoriesPrint Today's Stories

Judge OKs Strike at UC Medical Centers, Orders Some To Work

A Sacramento judge has refused to stop a strike by thousands of workers at five University of California medical centers, but he has barred 450 critical care workers from participating in the strike, citing a threat to public health or safety. Sacramento Bee et al.

Bill Would Strip Calif.'s Ability To Conceal State Health Exchange Records

Two California senators are pushing a bill that would strip state authority to conceal certain health insurance exchange records. The bill would allow a one-year delay in the release of large health plan contracts and subject other contracts to state open-record laws. AP/KPCC's "KPCC News."

EDs Responsible for Half of Hospital Admissions, RAND Report Finds

A RAND study finds that emergency departments drive about 50% of all U.S. hospital admissions and between 2003 and 2009 accounted for nearly all admissions growth. However, the report says EDs' contribution to rising health care spending is unclear. The Hill's "Healthwatch," New York Times.

State's Proposed Scope-of-Practice Changes Designed To Expand Access to Abortions

Assembly member Toni Atkins, Camille Giglio of the California Right To Life Committee, Sierra Harris of ACCESS Women's Health Justice and Tracy Weitz of UC-San Francisco spoke with California Healthline about a bill that would allow some non-physician health professionals to perform a specific type of first-trimester, non-surgical abortion.

Running Time: 4:55

Click to register for California Healthline

MOST POPULAR ARTICLES

iHealthBeat