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from the Publisher W January-February issue of MD News, where you���ll find stories and articles about, from and for physicians in the greater Cleveland/Akron/ Canton area. elcoMe to the What is the future of health care in Northeast Ohio? Over the past several weeks, we posed this question to area hospital presidents and CEOs. All agree, there are no simple answers. Jan Raabe Even still, as they gaze into the crystal ball, they predict a Publisher Clevelandpromising tomorrow ��� one that���s focused on ���well care��� as Akron-Canton opposed to ���sick care���. Read all about it in our cover story. JR A AbE@MDNEwS.COM (330) 499-5332 In this issue of MD News, we also spotlight some healthcare organizations that are ushering in a new era of medicine. The Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron (ABIA) is one of them. Now in its new $13.3 million home, the ABIA is a model of innovation in action where interprofessional teams of nurses, physicians, researchers, engineers, etc., all work together to train, identify problems and try out solutions. Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) is another organization that���s focused on the future ��� with new partnerships and programs which will not only improve access to health care, particularly for underserved populations, but also increase workforce diversity and boost the northeast Ohio economy. At Akron General Medical Center, two physicians ��� Kevin M. Lowe, MD and David M. Isaacs, DO ��� recently introduced futuristic technologies to treat both primary and metastatic cancer of the liver. And at University Hospitals Center for Joint Replacement & Preservation, nine orthopaedic surgeons are practicing what they preach to improve quality of care, patient safety and patient satisfaction in a cost effective way. In addition to these, you���ll find other stories and articles about the future of health care from the perspective of physicians, attorneys, CPAs, financial planners and others who have their fingers on the pulse of the healthcare industry. So read on! Cleveland/akron/Canton Publisher: Jan Raabe Managing Editor: Lisa Hill Photographer: Joe Smithberger, Smithberger Photography, North Canton Writers: Alex Strauss; Robert Janek; Bradley Blackburn, MD; David Chand, MD; Joseph J. Feltes, Esq.; Kristen L. Fitchko, Esq.; Paul Guerra; Michael T. Livesay, CPA; Ronald F. Pavlovich, CPA; Mark Terpylak, DO; Michael G. VanBuren; Jill Wodtley President and Chief Executive Officer: Charles DallAcqua Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Chief Technology Officer: Chris Rushing Vice President, B2B Brand Development: Carrie Dierks Vice President of Sales: Robert Philips In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Drew Smith Creative Director: Eric Jackson Designer: Travis Knight Creative Services: Steve Barrett, Aimee Burchard, Michael Ferguson, Kimmi Patterson, Michael Simmons, David Smith, Julie Van Valkenburg Production: Allison Fincher, Kelsey McAuliffe Financial Services: April Charlton, Doug Condra Audience Development: Mitzi Brock, Debbie Dodski MD News is published by True North Custom Media 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1 Chattanooga, TN 37411 (423) 266-3234 | www.truenorthcustom.com As always, thanks for reading! Although every precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of published materials, MD News cannot be held responsible Jan Raabe for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2013, 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 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1, Chattanooga, TN 37411. Co r r eC ti o n n oti C e Advertise in MD News THE METROHEALTH REHABILITATION Institute of Ohio story which appeared in the (330) 499-5332 or e-mail jraabe@mdnews.com. For more information about advertising in the MD News Cleveland-Akron-Canton edition, call Publisher Jan Raabe at November-December 2012 issue of MD News included an incorrect website address. The Contact Information correct website is www.metrohealth.org/rehab. We apologize for the error. Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to jraabe@mdnews.com or via fax to (330) 497-0570. 05-737 4 | Cleveland/Akron/Canton MD News ��� MDNEWS.COM ��� JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2013