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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.

Long-Term Care

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Opinion: Latinos Must Be Part of Long-Term Care Discussion

"Addressing the needs of aging Latinos in [California] is not an issue that can be ignored or put off for future generations" when "a coming wave of need for services threatens the financial security of many Latinos," SCAN Foundation CEO and President Bruce Chernof writes in a HealthyCal opinion piece. "Californians must prepare for this wave of long-term care needs ... and Latinos must be part of this conversation," he adds. "Through leadership, prioritization and resolute action, we can find solutions so that all Californians can age with dignity in their communities for years to come, even in difficult financial times," he concludes.



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