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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.

Medi-Cal

Monday, June 18, 2012

S. Calif. Lab, Radiology Firm Faces Fraud Allegations

Diagnostic Labs -- the largest clinical laboratory and radiology company for nursing homes in Southern California -- is accused of offering significant discounts to skilled nursing facilities in exchange for business that could be charged to taxpayer-funded Medicare and Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program. Attorneys for Diagnostic Labs said in the court documents that the allegations are overblown.



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