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Continuous Quality Improvement Can Improve Glycemic Control for HMO Patients With Diabetes

Patrick J. O'Connor, MD, MPH; William A. Rush, PhD; Jackie Peterson, RN; Pamela Morben, RN; Linda Cherney, RD, MPH; Cheryl Keogh, RN; Susan Lasch, RN, NP-C

Arch Fam Med. 1996;5(9):502-506.


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