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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

Friday, September 07, 2012

Speaker Pérez Calls for More Health Reform Progress

In a Capitol Weekly opinion piece, California Assembly Speaker John Pérez (D-Los Angeles) writes that the state "has been the national leader in implementing" the Affordable Care Act. However, he writes, "[t]here are still some steps that that will need to be taken by the Legislature and governor before additional elements of the [ACA] kick in ... in 2014." Pérez adds, "By addressing those issues in Special Session next year, we can ensure that legislative solutions take effect in a more timely manner, without having to wait until Jan. 1 of the following year."



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