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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

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Feinstein Challenger Is ACA Opponent, Autism Activist

Elizabeth Emken (R) -- a longtime Contra Costa County-based autism research activist and lobbyist -- is challenging U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) in next month's elections. Despite lobbying for several provisions in the Affordable Care Act that benefit individuals with autism, Emken has said that she wants to repeal the ACA and address health care issues through tax reforms.



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