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.

Patient Safety

Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Gov. Brown Mulls Bill To Require Concussion Training

On Monday, the California Assembly voted 65-0 to approve a bill (AB 1451) by Assembly member Mary Hayashi (D-Hayward) that would require high school coaches to receive biennial training on how to identify and respond to concussions. Gov. Jerry Brown (D) has 12 days to decide whether to sign or veto the measure, which would take effect in January 2013.



Readers are invited to send feedback to: chl@chcf.org

Click to register for California Healthline

MOST POPULAR ARTICLES