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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

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Calif. Assembly Approves Bill Requiring Infant Screenings

Recently, the California Assembly voted 60-12 to approve a bill (AB 1731) -- by Assembly member Marty Block (D-San Diego) -- that would require hospitals to begin conducting low-cost screenings of newborns for congenital heart diseases. The measure would take effect on July 1, 2013, and all hospitals would have to be in compliance by Jan. 1, 2016. The bill awaits Senate action.



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