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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.

Public Health

Wednesday, June 06, 2012

VA Set To Open New Medical Center in Mission Bay Area

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to open a new branch of the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mission Bay. Approximately 130 staff members will be relocated to the 42,000 square-foot facility from the medical center's campus in the Richmond District. VA intends to open the new facility once construction is complete in the late summer or early fall.



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