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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.

Medi-Cal

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

New Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan Delays Launch to March

CalViva Health has delayed the launch of its Medi-Cal managed care program from Feb. 1 until March 1 to provide the California Department of Health Care Services with sufficient time to review reimbursement rates in the new contract. CalViva Health will partner with Health Net Community Solutions to operate the managed care plan for residents of Fresno, Kings and Madera counties.



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