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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 Plans

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Stockton Officials Look To Trim Health Care Benefits

Stockton city officials are seeking to make a host of changes to benefits for city employees to address an estimated $34 million shortfall in the general fund. Some of the proposed cuts -- which were outlined in a letter to the Stockton City Employees' Association -- include eliminating retiree health care benefits for new city workers and placing a cap on the city's contributions toward premiums.



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