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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.

Long-Term Care

Friday, November 04, 2011

Legislation Aims To Repeal Reform Law's CLASS Program

On Wednesday, Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) introduced a bill (S 720) to repeal the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act created by the federal health reform law. Thune said the long-term health care program is "destined to fail" and Congress "ought to repeal it." In a letter sent to Thune on Monday, the Congressional Budget Office stated that repealing the CLASS Act would have no effect on the federal deficit. Also on Wednesday, AARP and more than 50 disability rights groups, unions and other advocacy organizations sent a letter to lawmakers urging them not to repeal the CLASS Act, reiterating the need for a long-term health care program.



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