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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.

Public Health

Friday, April 20, 2012

Number of 'Unhealthy' Air Days Down 74% in California

In 2011, California had about 74% fewer days of "unhealthy" air levels than in 2000, according to a report by the California Air Pollution Control Officers' Association. The report found that since 1980 ozone pollution has dropped statewide and that there have been smaller reductions in particulate matter emissions.



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