RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 No Longer Simply a Practice-based Research Network (PBRN): Health Improvement Networks JF The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine JO J Am Board Fam Med FD American Board of Family Medicine SP 485 OP 488 DO 10.3122/jabfm.2011.05.110102 VO 24 IS 5 A1 Robert L. Williams A1 Robert L. Rhyne YR 2011 UL http://www.jabfm.org/content/24/5/485.abstract AB While primary care Practice-based Research Networks are best known for their original, research purpose, evidence accumulating over the last several years is demonstrating broader values of these collaborations. Studies have demonstrated their role in quality improvement and practice change, in continuing professional education, in clinician retention in medically underserved areas, and in facilitating transition of primary care organization. A role in informing and facilitating health policy development is also suggested. Taking into account this more robust potential, we propose a new title, the Health Improvement Network, and a new vision for Practice-based Research Networks.