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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.

Chronic Disease Care

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Poll Finds Obesity Rates in L.A. Region Down About 3%

Obesity rates among residents of the Los Angeles, Long Beach and Santa Ana metro areas have decreased by nearly 3% since 2009, according to a new poll by Gallup and Healthways. The poll also found that diabetes rates in the region have dropped by about 1% from 2010. The findings suggest that more residents in the area are exercising regularly.



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