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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.

Insurance and Uninsured

Friday, March 04, 2011

Assembly OKs Tax Exemption for Coverage of Adult Children

On Thursday, the Assembly unanimously approved a bill (AB 36) that would exempt the amount paid for health coverage for employees' adult children from being taxed. The legislation aligns California's tax code with federal rules. If the Senate approves the bill and Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signs it into law, California would lose $40 million in tax revenue.



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