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from the Publisher E LCOM E TO ANOTHE R issue of MD News Eastern Pennsylvania/ Nor t hwest New Jersey, in which you'll find compelling coverage of the local healthcare community. Thank you for making MD News part of your reading. Our cover feature focuses on anterior hip replacement surgery at St. Luke's University Health Network. Anterior hip replacement is a viable option for most patients, and it reduces postoperative pain and recovery time compared with traditional approaches. William G. De Long, MD, and Chandra S. Reddy, MD, discuss the procedure, as well as recent improvements in surgical technique and instrumentation. Our legal spotlight addresses how a seemingly harmless social media post about a procedure — highlighted with photos and other details but without direct disclosure of patient information — could nonetheless put you in jeopardy of a HIPAA violation. Read this helpful warning from Burns White healthcare attorney Anne P. Schmidt. We've all dealt with tough times; however, few of us confront them with Shane Burcaw's courage. He is the founder of the nonprofit Laughing at My Nightmare, which was developed to raise awareness and funds for muscular dystrophy research. Read the inspiring story of his fight with MD. He shows us all how to overcome serious challenges and learn to live. We are always searching for insightful, engaging and relevant content for our readers. We encourage you to share your story with us. Be sure to include us when you send out press announcements, and consider what editorial support we can provide your organization. For access to our archived digital editions, please visit easternpennsylvania.mdnews.com. With warmest regards, Susan Kovacs W 05-731 Publisher: Susan Kovacs Managing Editor: Steve Barrett President and Chief Executive Officer: Lud Kimbrough Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President, B2B Brand Development: Carrie Dierks B2B Sales Director: Tim McNichols In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Drew Smith Creative Director: Eric Jackson Designer: Michael Simmons Creative Services: Conner Armstrong, Aimee Burchard, Jamie Dent, Michael Ferguson, Sue Luse, Brian Norman, Kimmi Patterson, David Smith, Jennifer Webster Financial Services: Ashley Byrd, April Charlton Audience Development: Debbie Dodski, David Enoch MD News is published by True North Custom 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1 Chattanooga, TN 37411 423-266-3234 | www.truenorthcustom.com Although every precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of published materials, MD News cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2014, True North Custom. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. P O S T M A S T E R : Please send notices on Form 3579 to 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1, Chattanooga, TN 37411. Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in the MD News Eastern Pennsylvania/NW New Jersey edition, call Publisher Susan Kovacs at 610-442-7432 or email skovacs@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to skovacs@mdnews.com. Eastern Pennsylvania/nW new Jersey 05-782 FOLLOW US AND LIKE US: Susan Kovacs PU BLISHER Eastern Pennsylvania/ NW New Jersey S K O VA C S @ M D N E W S . C O M 610-442-7432 4 | Eastern Pennsylvania/NW New Jersey MD NEWS n M D N E W S . CO M