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The thought of permanence is a natural occurrence for many of us as we turn the page on a year past. And for professionals in healthcare, this can be even more prevalent, as change has become the new normal. So, when we hear about a physician practice that has bucked this trend — and done so for more than 30 years — it's a story that has to be told. Northeast Ohio Nephrolog y Associates, founded by Dr. Joseph Zarconi and Dr. Christopher Boshkos, has been providing care for patients su‚ering with complex nephrologica l disorders — as an independent group — since 1987. That's quite a feat these days, and the nine physicia ns in the practice attribute their longevit y and success to a shared focus that remains centered on the qua lit y of the ca re they provide, rather tha n the quantity of care. Their inspiring story is our cover feature in this issue. Quality is also the impetus for most medical advances, a nd Dr. R a fa l St achow icz , a n or t hoped ic su rgeon specia lizing in hand and upper extremity surger y at Crystal Clinic, details minimally invasive arthroscopic/ endoscopic ha nd surger y, a nd how cha nges in this approach continue to improve outcomes. Speaking of change — this issue also details an update from the OIG on physician-hospital gainsharing arrange- ments, and an investigation into the constantly-evolving cybersecurity regulations that govern how hea lthcare providers do business while maintaining compliance with HIPA A . We hope you'll enjoy these and a ll of the articles in this issue of MD News. Thanks for reading. Ted DiFiore Publisher: Ted DiFiore Managing Editor: SteveƒBarrett Contributing Writers: Neil Allen; Allison E. Cole, Esq.; Thomas Crocker; Joseph J. Feltes, JD; Kaitlin Gunter; Tiffany Parnell; Rafal Z. Stachowicz, MD; Hannah Stuart Photographer: Ken Love Photography, Copley OH 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: JeanƒWennƒLuce Designer: MichaelƒSimmons Creative Services: ErikaƒBennett, MarielaƒCosentino, JennyƒHavron, ValerieƒLauer, EmilyƒMain, JenniferƒOncay, KimmiƒPatterson, DavidƒSmith Production: Wade Sain 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 2018, 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