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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.

Long-Term Care

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

HHS OIG Report Finds Gaps in Nursing Home Disaster Plans

Nursing homes across the country are not adequately prepared to protect residents and provide continuing care during a natural disaster, according to a report from the HHS Office of the Inspector General. The report recommends that Medicare and Medicaid add specific emergency planning and training requirements to federal regulations on disaster preparedness for nursing homes.



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