Academic Pediatrics
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 192-196 , May 2009

Assessing the Value of Pediatric Hospitalist Programs: The Perspective of Hospital Leaders

  • Gary L. Freed, MD MPH

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Gary L. Freed, MD, MPH, University of Michigan, 300 North Ingalls Building 6E08, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0456.
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  • Kelly M. Dunham, MPP
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  • Kara E. Switalski, MPH
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  • the Research Advisory Committee of the American Board of Pediatrics

Received 15 October 2008 ,Accepted 2 January 2009.

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PII: S1876-2859(09)00005-9

doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2009.01.003

Academic Pediatrics
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 192-196 , May 2009

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