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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

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Palm Desert City Council Delays Vote on Benefit Cuts

Last week, Palm Desert City Council members delayed a vote on whether to cap their health care benefits at $7,500 and stop providing such benefits to dependents. A committee of Palm Desert residents recommended the reductions, as well as a 50% pay cut for council members. The council plans to reconvene the committee to review an alternate plan developed by the city manager, which would continue offering health and dental benefits to dependents.



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