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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.

Health Care Costs

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Health Care Challenges Hit Stanislaus County Residents

A series of reports examines health care issues facing residents in the Stanislaus County region. Topics include access to care, discussion on how to address the growing number of uninsured and difficulties individuals face with treating chronic conditions. Headlines and links to each segment appear below. The California HealthCare Foundation's Center for Health Reporting contributed to this series. CHCF publishes California Healthline.



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