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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.

Health Plans

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Key Leadership Changes on O.C.'s CalOptima Board

On Tuesday, Cal-Optima Vice Chair James McAleer, CEO of the Alzheimer's Association of Orange County, announced his resignation as investigations continue into allegations of improper dealings by Edward Kacic, then-chair of CalOptima's board. CalOptima is Orange County's Medi-Cal managed care plan. During a meeting following McAleer's announcement, the board voted 6-3 to remove Kacic as chair of the board and named Orange County Health Agency Director Mark Refowitz as interim chair.



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