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06 contents ON THE COVER /////// OCT 2016 10 18 COVER FE ATURE EXCELLENT CARE AND LEADING INNOVATION: UTMEDICINE CARDIOLOGY 6 With its doctors' ability to quarterback comprehensive cardiac and vascular treatment, extensive involvement in clinica l research and technolog y development, and deep commitment to the loca l South Texas population, the Department of Cardiolog y at UT Medicine is quickly becoming the area's preferred choice for cardiovascular care. FE ATURES HEPATITIS C SCREENING AND TREATMENT: APUBLIC HEALTH PRIORITY FOR TEXAS 10 Deaths related to hepatitis C infection are at an a ll-time high in the U.S., exceeding deaths from a ll other top 60 infectious diseases combined, including HIV and tuberculosis. VARYING VIEWS ON THE EXPANDED ROLE OF ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS 14 The physician shortage continues to drive greater utilization of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. However, perceptions of this evolving care model are wide-ranging. SPECIAL SECTION: MEDICAL RE AL ESTATE R X 5 THINGS TO EXPECT FROM YOUR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL 17 Viewing a survey of commercia l rea l estate meeting your specific needs requires another approach — reliance upon a commercia l rea l estate professiona l. SAN ANTONIO MEDICAL OFFICE MARKET EXTENDS GROWTH CYCLE 18 The San Antonio medica l o‡ce market continues to extend its grow th cycle. DEPARTMENTS LINK 5 THAT'S NEWS 9 AROUND TOWN 13 PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 16 HEPATOLOGY 22