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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.

Childrens Health Coverage

Monday, June 04, 2012

Rural California Children Lack Access to Specialized Care

In a two-part series, HealthyCal looks at the barriers rural California children with special health care needs face in accessing specialized care. About 80,000 children with special health care needs -- such as autism, cancer or hearing impairments -- live in rural California areas, where access to sub-specialists is limited.



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