Daily Debriefing
James Weinstein, director of The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice and president of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic, was named a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, according to a Monday press release from the institute. Election to the Institute of Medicine "recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and commitment to service," the press release said. Elected individuals also serve on an advisory board and provide analysis and recommendations on a wide variety of health topics. The Institute of Medicine announced a total of 65 new members on Monday, according to the press release.