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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.

Health Care Reform

Thursday, September 13, 2012

$10B ACA Fund Helps Boost Local Public Health Initiatives

The Affordable Care Act's $10 billion Prevention and Public Health Fund is helping some local governments fight obesity and other public health problems. Some scientists doubt that the small-scale public health campaigns can work to significantly reduce obesity, but certain public health experts say the programs could spur a cultural shift.



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