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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.

Prescription Drugs

Friday, July 20, 2012

Rep. Bono Mack Introduces Bill To Curb Rx Drug Misuse

U.S. Rep. Mary Bono Mack (D-Calif.) has introduced a bill that would call on FDA to require pharmaceutical companies to use tamper-resistant formulas for new opiate-based drugs in an effort to curb prescription drug misuse. Some pharmaceutical firms likely will oppose the legislation because it would increase manufacturing costs.



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