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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, July 24, 2012

Judge To Consider Stockton Retirees' Health Benefits Suit

Following a hearing on Monday, federal Judge Christopher Klein told a group of retired Stockton city employees that he will consider their lawsuit seeking an injunction against a Stockton city bankruptcy protection plan that would cut their health benefits. Klein did not indicate a timeline for when he would issue his ruling.



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