title: Medical directors: fewer in number, yet stronger in clout.
abstract: In June 1983, fewer hospitals employed medical directors than in 1981, yet the medical director position seems to be gaining in importance and prestige as hospitals face continuing challenges.
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection; D004651:Employment; D006801:Humans; D008486:Physician Executives / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D012380:Role; D014481:United States