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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.

Doctors and Nurses

Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Rural Areas of Calif. Facing Dire Shortage of Physicians

Many rural areas in California such as Mendocino County already face a physician shortage, and the problem is expected to grow worse over the coming years as more doctors retire. Some health officials are pursuing new initiatives to bolster the rural health care work force through telemedicine, education programs and a greater reliance on nurses and other health professionals. The California HealthCare Foundation's Center for Health Reporting contributed to this reporting. CHCF publishes California Healthline.



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