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FE ATURES BROOKHAVEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER: EXPERT CARDIAC CARE IN A HIGH-TOUCH ATMOSPHERE 06 Brookhaven Memoria l Hospita l Medica l Center rearms its commitment to patient-centric care with the opening of the Knapp Cardiac Care Center, which expands the procedures it can oer and the number of patients it can serve loca lly. GENDER IDENTITY AND EXPRESSION RIGHTS IN NEW YORK 14 Leading up to the presidentia l election last November, gender- neutra l bathroom access seemed to be a hot-button issue. However, misleading or controversia l reporting on this issue did little to clarify obligations for employers and hea lthcare facilities a like. POTENTIAL REPEAL OF ACA MANDATES REOPENS CONCERNS REGARDING QHP SUBSIDIZED ENROLLEE GRACE PERIODS 18 As the industry prepares itself for another round of hea lthcare reform, providers should carefully monitor the coverage of new and existing patients presenting with insurance policies obtained through state and federa l exchange programs. 06 contents ON THE COVER /////// APRIL 2017 SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION: MEN'S HE ALTH COMPLICATING COGNITION: COMMON PROSTATE CANCER TREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH HIGHER DEMENTIA RISK 22 Scientists see more evidence that androgen deprivation therapy places prostate cancer patients at greater risk of cognitive decline. CLARIFYING THE EFFECT OF SMOKING ON MALE FERTILITY 24 Recent research sheds light on how smoking harms sperm. 14 22 DEPARTMENTS PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 12 DATA VAULT 16 SOCIAL MEDIA 26 LOCAL NEWS 28 UPCOMING CME EVENTS 30