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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

Friday, April 13, 2012

Health Care Providers Report Rise in Health Data Breaches

A new report by HIMSS Analytics and Kroll Advisory Solutions finds that health care providers have experienced an increase in health data breaches over the past few years. However, the report also finds that this year's survey respondents expressed greater confidence than previous years' respondents in their readiness to handle such breaches.



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