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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 Care Costs

Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Panel Moves To Disband Mt. Diablo Health Care District

On Friday, the Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission unanimously decided to begin the process of disbanding the five-member elected Mt. Diablo Health Care District by downsizing its territory and assigning its governance and a small portion of property tax funds to the Concord City Council. The commission is scheduled to take final action to disband the commission on Aug. 9.



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