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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 Care Costs

Friday, May 11, 2012

Sacramento's Access Leisure Program on Chopping Block

On May 15, the Sacramento Department of Parks and Recreation will deliver to the city council a budget plan that includes a proposal to end the city's Access Leisure program for adults and teens with developmental disabilities. The program's budget faces a shortage of more than $360,000 after raising only about $44,300 through fundraising and attendance fees. Sacramento Bee.



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