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from the Publisher Lower Hudson/Bronx H Dan Senkiw PUBLISHER Lower Hudson/Bronx DANSENKIW@MDNEWS.COM (914) 967-6565 ELLO, AND WELCOME to the October issue of MD News Lower Hudson/Bronx. This month's cover story spotlights the Department of Orthopaedics at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center and focuses on the department's sensitivity to the diversity of the population it serves. The team provides general and subspecialty clinical services, including hip and knee reconstructive surgery, hand and upper extremi- ties surgery, foot surgery, and orthopedic trauma and sports medicine services. The department's "Game Day Same Day" sports program is in full swing and provides consultation and treatment to athletes the same day their sports injuries occur. The diverse experience and specialty knowledge found within the department equates to a synergized team of experts able to provide advanced care to the unique population of the Bronx and beyond. Our feature story this month looks at two entities that are working toward interoper- ability in an effort to streamline communication and enhance the efficiency of patient care. Beginning at what is often patients' point of entry into an episode of care, we discuss interoperability in the context of emergency medical services (EMS). We speak to Jim Langabeer, Ph.D., EMT, President and CEO of Greater Houston Healthconnect, about the challenges of achieving interoperability between EMS and hospital providers, and highlight the technology in action at Lehigh Valley Health Network. Turn to Page 26 to learn more. As the landscape of the American health system rapidly changes, so too are the operations and technologies that guide the practice of medicine. In this and all issues of MD News, we strive to provide content pertaining to these and other matters that impact you most. Feel free to contact me to learn how you can contribute to the conversation. Thanks for reading, Dan Senkiw MATCH UP WITH YOUR PRACTICE NEEDS? DOES OUR CONTENT Go to www.mdnews.com/survey and take our quick survey to tell us. All responses will be kept strictly confidential, and respondents' input will be used to guide content in future issues of MD News. 4 | Lower Hudson/Bronx MD NEWS ■ MDNEWS.COM President and Chief Executive Officer: Charles DallAcqua Chief Operating Officer: Tony Young Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Chief Technology Officer: Chris Rushing Vice President, Operations B2B: Carrie Dierks In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Ashley Barnett Creative Director: Eric Jackson Designer: Travis Knight Creative Services: Aimee Burchard, Michael Ferguson, Ed Lammon, Kimmi Patterson, Michael Simmons, David Smith, Julie Van Valkenburg Production: Allison Fincher, Kelsey McAuliffe Financial Services: April Charlton, Doug Condra, Lori Elliott Audience Development: Mitzi Brock, Debbie Dodski MD News is published by True North Custom Media 735 Broad Street, Suite 708 Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 266-3234 | www.truenorthcustom.com Although every precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of published materials, MD News cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2012, True North Custom Media. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. POSTMASTER: Please send notices on Form 3579 to 735 Broad Street, Suite 708, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in the MD News Lower Hudson/Bronx edition, call Publisher Dan Senkiw at (914) 967-6565 or e-mail dansenkiw@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to dansenkiw@mdnews.com or via fax to (914) 967-1165. 05-841 05-731 Publisher: Dan Senkiw Managing Editor: Maggie Neff Contributing Writer: Joshua D. Auerbach, M.D. Contributing Photographer: Don Dempsey, White Light Photography