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On the cover: “Path: Homage to Edward Hopper” is an oil on canvas (24x36”) by Kamran Nikravan, MD. Edward Hopper painted the original in 1949 during the Depression. Dr Nikravan changed the “Tsunami” coming through the door to an open path to the sky to express my depth and gratitude for all that I have. Dr Nikravan is a Urologist at the West Los Angeles Medical Center. Dr Nikravan credits art with bringing balance to his life. He began his studies in art at the Brentwood Art Center and continues at the Kline Academy of Fine Art, both in Los Angeles, CA. You may see more of his work at his Web site: www.nikravan.com. Original articles Special Report 4 Introducing the “Teamlet”: Initiating a Primary Care Innovation at San Francisco General Hospital. Brian Yoshio Laing; Lisa Ward, MD, MScPH, MS; Thomas Yeh; Ellen Chen, MD; Thomas Bodenheimer, MD