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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.

Chronic Disease Care

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

New Study Gauges Effects of Obesity on Health Care Costs

Obesity accounts for almost 17% of total medical costs in the U.S., or roughly $168 billion, according to new research released by the National Bureau of Economic Research. The study found that obesity adds more than $2,800 in costs to an individual's annual health care bills.



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