Issue link: http://viewer.e-digitaledition.com/i/894235
Physicians in Northeast Ohio provide for an excellent continuum of care. In this issue, our clinical focus is on a number of healthcare services and advances for patients at both ends of the age spectrum. Akron Children's Hospital has a long legacy of providing high-quality, family-centered care to children. In our cover story, we spotlight the hospital's Robert T. Stone, MD, Respiratory Center which began expanding services and upgrading facilities last year, and now o€ers an even more robust level of pulmonary care, including precise diagnoses and treatments to manage common and complex breathing problems, sleep conditions, exercise limitations and more. Also in this issue, we learn about a new technique to treat non-melanoma skin cancer, the leading form of cancer in the US, and one with an increasing incidence as our population ages. Dr. Thomas Myers of Unity Health Network's Summit Dermatology is the first in the region to o€er a non-surgical option for treatment — a low-dose radiation technique with many benefits. Cancer is the theme of our clinical section. Here we explore the right and left brain demands of being a palliative care physician, followed by several articles on the newest cancer research and treatments. Minding your business — literally — is the focus of the next section, with several articles on trending legal and financial topics, including an update on Ohio's medical marijuana law, potential decreases in Medicare payments, a healthcare insurance alternative for small employers, and practical guidance for healthcare transactions. As we plan ahead for 2018, our goal is to keep you informed on the business and practice of medicine. See page 19 for a sneak peek at our editorial calendar. Ted DiFiore Publisher: Ted DiFiore Managing Editor: Steve Barrett Contributing Writers: Neil Allen; Tami Bolder, CPA; A. Lawrence Cervino, MD; Kevin F. Dieter, MD; Joseph J. Feltes, JD; Laura F. Fryan; Steven Kuerbitz, MD; Lucille Marchand, MD; Lucas W. Murray, Esq Photographer: Ken Love Photography, Copley OH Chief Executive Officer: Jim Hobson Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President of Creative Services: Eric Jackson Vice President of Operations: Tyler Hardekopf In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Jean'Wenn'Luce Creative Director: Ashlea Roark Designer: Brian Norman Creative Services: Erika'Bennett, Ben'Cake, Mariela'Cosentino, Jamie'Dent, Jenny'Havron, Valerie'Lauer, Emily'Main, Jacob'Moore, Jennifer'Oncay, Kimmi'Patterson, Michael'Simmons, David'Smith Production: Andrea Hull Financial Services: Ashley Byrd Audience Development: Debbie Dodski MD News is published by True North Custom 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1 Chattanooga, TN 37411 423-266-3234 | truenorthcustom.com Although ever y 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 2017, True North Custom. All rights reser ved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. The healthcare providers featured in MD News comply with applicable Federal laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. P O S T M A S T E R : Please send notices on Form 3579 to 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1, Chattanooga, TN 37411. Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in the MD News Cleveland/Akron/Canton edition, contact Ted DiFiore at 330™618™3013 or ted@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to cac@mdnews.com. Cleveland/Akron/Canton 05-737 PUBLISHER from the ............................................... Ted DiFiore PUBLISHER Cleveland/Akron/Canton ............................................... ted@mdnews.com 330-618-3013 ............................................... @MDNewsCLECAK