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

Monday, July 30, 2012

Sacramento To See Surge in Health Care Employment

Sacramento's booming medical industry is poised to grow even more once major provisions of the federal health reform law are implemented in 2014. Observers say health care hiring will increase to meet the demands of caring for millions of newly insured residents.



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