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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.

Health Plans

Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Aetna Sues Bay Area Surgical Firm for Overbilling

Aetna has filed a $20 million lawsuit claiming that Northern California surgery firm Bay Area Surgical Management is overbilling the insurer by thousands of dollars for various surgical procedures. The firm has denied Aetna's claims.



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