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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.

Patient Safety

Thursday, April 12, 2012

'Student Athlete Bill of Rights' Stalls in Senate Committee

A bill (SB 1525) -- by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Los Angeles) -- that would require the state's four major sports universities to continue to provide athletes who lose their athletic scholarships with an education, as well as medical care for any sports injuries, stalled in the state Senate Education Committee yesterday. Lawmakers appeared to favor the idea of the legislation, but they want to see proposed amendments in print before taking action on the bill. 



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