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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

Friday, July 27, 2012

Brown Signs Bill To Bring More Doctors to Rural Areas

Gov. Jerry Brown (D) has signed into law a bill (AB 1896), by Assembly member Wesley Chesbro (D-Arcata), to align California law with a federal law that allows physicians licensed in another state to be employed by Native American health programs. The measure aims to bring more physicians to rural areas of California.



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