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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 Reform

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Anthem, Sharp To Launch Pilot ACO in San Diego Area

Anthem Blue Cross of California, Sharp Community Medical Group and Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Centers recently announced plans to launch a pilot accountable care organization. The pilot will be available to small group, large group and individual Anthem PPO policyholders in the San Diego region who receive the majority of their medical care from physicians associated with Sharp HealthCare.



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