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ON THE COVER
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Endovascular intervention for critical limb ischemia improves
resolution rates for patients at risk of loosing their limbs.
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FE ATURES
ENDOVASCULAR CARE: THE FRONT
LINE FOR CRITICAL LIMB ISCHEMIA 06
The Center for Diagnostic Imaging Vascular Care assists
patients with limb-threatening endovascular disorders in an
outpatient setting.
AVOIDING THE PITFALLS
IN A PHYSICIAN'S DIVORCE 12
For busy physicians, the mechanics of the divorce process can
wrea k havoc on your practice.
SPECIAL FEATURE: THE DIABETES
EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM 14
The Diabetes Education Enhancement Program is a
collaborative care model that enhances the management of the
low-income, uninsured, primarily Spanish-spea king patients
with Type 2 diabetes in the St. Mary 's Hea lth Clinics.
MISSED CONNECTION: WHY PATIENTS RARELY
USE HOSPITAL APPS 16
The overwhelming majority of patients do not use mobile apps
provided by their hospita ls. That gap may be reducing revenue
and patient satisfaction.
DEPARTMENTS
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 18
DIAGNOSTICS 19