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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

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

L.A. City Council Bans Medical Pot Dispensaries

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles City Council voted 14-0 to ban medical marijuana dispensaries in the city. The measure, which the mayor is expected to sign, would force the city's 762 dispensaries to shut down immediately or face legal action. In a separate vote, the council approved a plan to study allowing 182 dispensaries to open in the future after more extensive analysis is done by the city Planning Department.



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