This report has been reviewed in draft form by individuals chosen for their diverse perspectives and technical expertise. The purpose of this independent review is to provide candid and critical comments that will assist the institution in making its published report as sound as possible and to ensure that the report meets institutional standards for objectivity, evidence, and responsiveness to the study charge. The review comments and draft manuscript remain confidential to protect the integrity of the deliberative process. We wish to thank the following individuals for their review of this report:

• David Auerbach, Massachusetts Health Policy Commission
• Elizabeth H. Bradley, Yale School of Public Health
• Patrick H. DeLeon, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
• Catherine Dower, Kaiser Permanente
• Kathleen Gallo, North Shore–Long Island Jewish Health System
• Ann Hubbard, Indian River State College
• Judith R. Kunisch, Yale School of Nursing
• Salimah H. Meghani, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
• Wayne J. Riley, Vanderbilt University
• John W. Rowe, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
• William M. Sage, University of Texas at Austin
• Richard Sorian, FleishmanHillard
• Antonia M. Villarruel, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

Although the reviewers listed above provided many constructive comments and suggestions, they were not asked to endorse the report's conclusions or recommendations, nor did they see the final draft of the report before its release. The review of this report was overseen by Bobbie Berkowitz, Columbia University School of Nursing and Columbia University Medical Center, and Mark R. Cullen, Stanford University. They were responsible for making certain that an independent examination of this report was carried out in accordance with institutional procedures and that all review comments were carefully considered. Responsibility for the final content of this report rests entirely with the authoring committee and the institution.