FROM THE FOUNDATION

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.

Childrens Health Coverage

Friday, March 18, 2011

County Aims To Enroll More Kids in Public Health Plans

On Wednesday, Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan announced new efforts to expand health coverage to the estimated 13,000 county children who are eligible for publicly funded health coverage -- such as Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program, and Healthy Families, the state's Children's Health Insurance Program -- but are not yet enrolled. Among other efforts, Chan said the county will increase community outreach and begin using an online tool, called One-E-App, that allows families to electronically apply for health benefits.



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