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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.

Doctors and Nurses

Friday, June 15, 2012

Court Upholds State Laws Banning One-Stop Eye Stores

On Wednesday, a federal appellate court ruled that California acted within its rights when it prohibited stores that offer "one-stop shopping" for eye examinations and prescription lenses. Eye care providers had argued that the laws would hurt interstate commerce. The plaintiffs could seek review by an enlarged circuit panel or the Supreme Court.



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