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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.

Prescription Drugs

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Assembly Committee OKs Bill on Medical Pot Dispensaries

On Tuesday, the Assembly's public safety committee voted 4-2 to pass a bill (AB 2312), by Assembly member Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco), that would create statewide regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries. Lawmakers voted along party lines, with Democrats supporting the bill. The measure now goes to the Assembly appropriations committee.



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