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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.

Medicare

Monday, August 06, 2012

ACO Eyes Medicare Enrollees in Sacramento-Area Counties

Golden Life Healthcare is the first accountable care organization in the Sacramento region that was selected to participate in CMS' Medicare Shared Savings program. The ACO soon will begin serving 5,000 Medicare beneficiaries in seven Sacramento-area counties, with plans of doubling the number of beneficiaries served over the next few years.



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