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Publisher: Ted DiFiore Managing Editor: Steve Barrett Contributing Writers: Neil Allen; Steve Barrett; Stephen P. Bond; Allison E. Cole, Esq.; Joseph J. Feltes, JD; Josh Garcia; Curtis Noel, MD; Tiffany Parnell; Trevor Willingham 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: Jean Wenn Luce Designer: Michael Simmons Creative Services: Erika Bennett, Mariela Cosentino, Jenny Havron, Emily Main, Jennifer Oncay, Kimmi Patterson, David Smith 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 330-313-1525 or Ted@matabopub.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@matabopub.com 330-313-1525 ............................................... @MDNewsCLECAK With the many daily obstacles facing physicians today – from increased government regulations to electronic records to lowered reimbursements – it's exciting to hear stories of their continued passion to heal. In this issue, we spotlight several Northeast Ohio physicians who have turned that passion into successful patient-centered practices offering specialized care. Dr. Walter Chlysta, a general surgeon with Unity Health Network, is our cover story. In 2002, Dr. Chlysta performed the first minimally invasive bariatric surgery in Summit County. Since then, he has performed more than 1,000 suc- cessful cases, while ensuring patients are prepared before and after what is usually a life-altering surgery. Dr. Curtis Noel, an orthopaedic surgeon with Crystal Clinic, is also spotlighted in this issue. Dr. Noel has paired his passion for healing with technology – utilizing GPS to perform a "virtual" shoulder replacement on each patient before stepping into the operating room. Pretty neat! Speaking of technology, in our Business Section we continue to emphasize the importance of implementing a cybersecurity program for your healthcare practice. We also explore HIPA A's Privacy Rule in regard to disclosing protected health information (PHI) without patients' authorization in opioid abuse cases. In another interesting article, the question 'Can your existing employees compete against you while they are still on the payroll?' is posed. The answer may surprise you. We think you'll find these, and all of the articles in this issue of MD News, educational and maybe even enlighten- ing. Thanks for reading. Ted DiFiore