FROM THE FOUNDATION

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.

Friday, May 11, 2012

Steinberg Praises Negotiations on State Employee Cost Cuts

On Thursday, Senate President Pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) indicated his support for Gov. Jerry Brown's (D) efforts to discuss with state employee union leaders additional workers' compensation cuts. Brown is expected to outline a reduction of at least 5% in state worker costs in his revised fiscal year 2012-2013 budget plan that is scheduled to be released on Monday.



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