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.

Childrens Health Coverage

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Ten States To Receive Grants for Kids' Health Programs

HHS has announced that 10 states will receive more than $100 million in grants for projects designed to improve health care quality for children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. Some states plan to use the funds for pediatric electronic health records and other health IT initiatives.



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