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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.

Doctors and Nurses

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Contra Costa OKs Two-Year Deal To Raise Nurses' Pay

On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors finalized a contract with local nurses that includes a 3% pay raise over two years. Under the agreement, nurses will not have to pay more for their health care and pension benefits, but retirement benefits for new nurses will be scaled back and retired nurses will be required to sign up for Medicare when they turn 65.



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