ON THE COVER
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FEATURES
EXPERTISE, PARTNERSHIP AND INNOVATION POSITION NYACK
HOSPITAL AS A LOCAL LEADER IN COMPREHENSIVE MULTIPLE
SCLEROSIS CARE 6
The Madlyn Borelli Multiple Sclerosis Center at Nyack Hospital provides the
full spectrum of multiple sclerosis care — from patient education and symptom
management to access to the latest FDA-approved therapies.
FREESTANDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS: FILLING A NICHE 12
There has been phenomenal growth in freestanding emergency departments in recent
years. Both hospitals and independent physicians play a significant role in that trend,
with goals ranging from boosting patient volumes to providing high-touch care.
DEPARTMENTS
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT 5
LEGAL EASE 14
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 15
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 16
BUSINESS OF MEDICINE 18
UPCOMING CME EVENTS 19
LOCAL NEWS 21
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