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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

Monday, February 13, 2012

Report Assesses Progress of State Health Data Exchanges

State health information exchanges vary widely in their effectiveness, according to a new report from the Brookings Institution. For the report, researchers analyzed statewide health data exchanges in several states, including California. They found that California's budgetary problems have hindered the progress of its health data exchange.



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