FROM THE FOUNDATION

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 Reform

Tuesday, July 03, 2012

U.S. Residents Split on Health Reform Law Ruling, Poll Finds

According to a USA Today/Gallup poll released Friday, U.S. residents are evenly split over the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to uphold the federal health reform law. The poll found that 46% of respondents believe the law is constitutional and 46% of respondents disagree with the court's ruling. When asked about the future of the overhaul, 31% of respondents said the entire reform law still should be repealed, while 25% of respondents said lawmakers should further expand the law and its provisions.



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