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

Friday, September 28, 2012

Leaders Commit To Boosting Sacramento Health System

At a Sacramento Region Health Partnership meeting on Thursday, community and health care leaders committed to strengthening the region's health care system by 2014, when the demand for health care will increase as an estimated 225,000 residents gain insurance under the Affordable Care Act. The Sierra Health Foundation pledged $3 million to boost the efforts, which experts said should include raising clinical staff levels and capacity, and community outreach.



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