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New ACP center will foster physician-patient collaboration


 

The American College of Physicians announced the creation of the Center for Patient Partnership in Health Care to foster closer collaboration between patients and physicians. Dr. Steven Weinberger outlines the goals of the new initiative, and explains how it it can support the patient-centered medical home model.

For complete coverage of ACP's annual meeting in San Francisco, visit our conference coverage page.

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