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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?

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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.

February 16, 2012

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CalPERS: Brown's Pension Plan Would Not Aid Budget, Workers

CalPERS has released a report saying that Gov. Brown's pension reform proposal would cut benefits for new workers and would not significantly reduce state spending. The report was requested by the Legislature. Los Angeles Times' "PolitiCal" et al.

Calif. Analysis Finds Care Quality Gap Between Rural, Urban Regions

Hospital data released by California's Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development show that health care quality often is better in urban areas than in rural areas. However, researchers said they did not compile enough data to draw conclusions about the trend. Payers & Providers.

Panel Reaches Deal on Extension of Payroll Tax Cut, Medicare 'Doc Fix'

Late last night, a congressional committee approved a 10-month deal to extend a payroll tax cut and delay scheduled cuts to Medicare physician payments. The "doc fix" would be offset through cuts to certain hospital payments and a public health fund. New York Times et al.

California Lags in Nurse-to-Resident Ratio Despite Increase in Nursing School Graduates

Deloras Jones of the California Institute for Nursing & Health Care, Pamela Lassetter of the Fresno Regional Workforce Investment Board and DeAnn McEwen of the California Nurses Association's Council of Presidents spoke with California Healthline about the state's nurse-to-resident ratio.

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