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Harbingers Tomorrowof AT ITS MOST BASIC, THE FUTURE IS A PRODUCT OF THE SIMPLE PASSAGE OF TIME. AT MD NEWS, HOWEVER, WE RECOGNIZE THAT THE FUTURE — AND ALL ITS ATTENDANT PROMISES FOR HEALTHIER, LONGER, MORE FULFILLING LIVES FOR EVERYONE — SPRINGS FROM THE MINDS OF BOLD, INNOVATIVE THINKERS. that you’ve had a chance to peruse the insights of these leaders, you know what many of your peers wi l l soon f ind out : The thought s of these men and women will serve as agents of change for a promising tomorrow. In this special issue of MD News: The Future of Health Care, O we sought to spotlight some of the technologies and practices that will usher in a new era of medicine. Tools and techniques, however, are too often considered as stand-alone catalysts of change, divorced from the human element that developed them and uncovered their optimal use. Above all, we wished to honor the individuals in our area whose thoughts have transformed the landscape of health care at the local, national and international levels, and whose track records leave no doubt of their contributions to come. We hope you’ve enjoyed this glimpse into the minds of your peers. Look for more thought leader profi les in future issues of MD News to stay abreast of the latest topics in medicine. ADVERTISERS’ INDEX Comerica Bank .......................................................................Back Cover First Consult................................................................................................7 Kindred Healthcare ................................................ Inside Front Cover Med+Tech ....................................................................................................15 Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital ..................................................... 14 Structures & Interiors General Contractors ....................................31 Texas Health Steps .................................................. Inside Back Cover Time Warner Cable.................................................................................25 UR LOCAL MARKET is home to many such individuals who are at the pinnacle of their professions and have their fingers on the pulse of the health care industry. Now