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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.

Hospitals

Thursday, October 04, 2012

State Honors Kaiser, Western Health for Care Standards

This week, the California Department of Managed Health Care recognized Western Health Advantage and Kaiser Permanente for meeting care standards under the department's Right Care Initiative. Kaiser won an award for outstanding performance in heart attack and stroke prevention, while Western Health received an award for best network model performance in heart attack and stroke prevention.



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