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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 Research

Monday, June 11, 2012

Sutter Health Unveils Research, Development Plan

Sutter Health has announced that it has hired two researchers to help the hospital group launch a three-year, $20 million initiative to expand its health care research and development programs. The initiative aims to launch new products and develop innovative tools that promote high-quality care.



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