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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?

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Chronic diseases and the cost of care are rising. Are disease management programs improving outcomes for patients with complex, chronic conditions?

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Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Republicans Likely To Oppose Managed Care Tax Extension

California Senate Minority Leader Robert Huff (R-Diamond Bar) recently said that there likely will not be enough Republican votes to extend a tax paid by managed care plans that funds Healthy Families -- the state's Children's Health Insurance Program. Gov. Jerry Brown (D) recently agreed to eliminate Healthy Families as part of a fiscal year 2012-2013 budget deal. However, Democrats believe the tax -- which is expected to generate $183 million for the state -- should be extended to help boost the state's general fund.



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