MDNews - Central Pennsylvania

FEATURES CARLISLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: BUILDING EXCELLENT CARE ON SOLID RELATIONSHIPS 8 In the new era of health care, physicians and hospitals must work together to provide the best possible care for patients, says Rich Newell, President and CEO of Carlisle Regional Medical Center. SISTER ROMAINE NIEMEYER, SCC, PRESIDENT AND CEO, HOLY SPIRIT HEALTH SYSTEM 9 In 1963, the Sisters of Christian Charity responded to the community's desire for a Catholic hospital by opening the doors to Holy Spirit Hospital. More than 50 years later, Holy Spirit serves a five-county area as a comprehensive health system. SHOULD YOU CARVE YOUR NICHE IN CONCIERGE MEDICINE? 10 While concierge care can yield benefits to primary care providers and patients alike, it takes multiple forms. Observers urge physicians who are interested in concierge care to assess the expectations and demographics of potential patients before making the transition. LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH: INNOVATING COMMUNITY- FOCUSED CARE DELIVERY 12 In the 21st century, the name of the healthcare game is collaboration. Working with patients, physicians and other health systems, as well as state and federal governments, Lancaster General Health has instituted strategies designed to improve the quality and affordability of health care. NORCAL MUTUAL: NATIONAL COVERAGE WITH A LOCAL FOCUS 13 Integrating the operations of three companies — and drawing on the strengths of each — NORCAL Mutual is forging an expanded national network of affordable medical professional liability coverage in 2014. PENN STATE HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER: BRINGING LEADING-EDGE RESEARCH AND ADVANCED SPECIALTY CARE TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY 14 While traditional health systems focus on bringing as many patients as possible in their doors, Penn State Hershey takes a more balanced approach to medicine: building bridges across the region and delivering highly specialized care and clinical trials where patients need them — close to home. PinnacleHealth CardioVascular INSTITUTE: HARNESSING INNOVATION TO PROVIDE LEADING-EDGE CARE 16 The PinnacleHealth CardioVascular Institute provides physicians and their patients nationally acclaimed cardiovascular and thoracic care in Central Pennsylvania. Our combined experience, leading-edge technology and collaborative approach allow us to provide patients with access to the most advanced treatment options, including a range of clinical trials, closer to home. ON THE COVER Contents SPECIAL EDITION Contents

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