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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.

Patient Safety

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Senator To Drop Bill Banning Laser Therapy for Allergies

Senate Minority Leader Robert Huff (R-Diamond Bar) is dropping legislation (SB 352) that would have banned licensed chiropractors from offering laser therapy for allergy treatments because similar state regulations are set to take effect on July 14. In addition, the state Board of Chiropractic Examiners earlier this year banned licensed chiropractors from using laser therapy to treat allergies.



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