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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.

Public Health

Monday, October 15, 2012

State Seeking New Members for Infection Advisory Panel

Last month, the California Department of Public Health's Healthcare Associated Infection Advisory Committee disbanded. CDPH Director Ron Chapman has issued an invitation for applications to serve on a new, revamped committee. Applications are due Oct. 19. The California HealthCare Foundation Center for Health Reporting is supported by a grant from CHCF, which publishes California Healthline.



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