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Greetings, and welcome to MD News San Antonio. For years, physicians have known that hearing plays a role in many seemingly unrelated issues, including dementia, falls and walking issues. However, because hearing loss is usually a gradual decline, it's difficult for patients to make the connection between hearing issues and health problems. By the time a patient discusses the problem with his or her doctor — and then acts on the referral for a hearing screening — it may be difficult to effectively manage the issue. Physicians Hearing Network (PHN) hopes to change all that. By bringing hearing tests into the primary care providers' offices and making it easy to test patients' hearing during annual physicals or sick visits, PHN can diagnose patients sooner in the hearing loss process and more quickly provide the interventions that may protect some of their hearing. In our cover story, learn how this is possible. Tax planning should always be top of mind for physi- cians, and in this issue, two experts at Sol Schwartz & Associates help us examine some strategies that will help these professionals better understand net income for their practice and their personal taxes. While women make up more than half of those enrolled in medical school, only about 21% of general surgeons are women. Intuitive Surgical, the creator of the sa Vinci Surgical System, wants to empower women to be more involved in leadership roles in robotic surgery. Intuitive recently hosted its first-ever Women In DaVinci Surgery Symposium in San Diego, and Susan Crockett, MD, local gyn robotic surgeon and founder of Virtuosa Gyn, attended. In this issue, you'll learn about her impressions of the symposium and the future of women in robotic surgery. Contact me at 210-859-1232 or clane@mdnews.com to discover how MD News can inform area physicians about your organization's technologies and capabilities. Regards, Cathleen Lane Publisher: Cathleen Lane Managing Editor: Jenny Havron Contributing Writers: Steve Barrett, Katy Mena‑Berkley, Jim Rice, CPA President: Eric Silberman 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: Jennifer K. Matthew Designer: Skye Childers Creative Services: Erika Bennett, Skye Childers, Mariela Cosentino, Sarah Fredriksson, Emily Main, Jennifer Oncay, Kimmi Patterson, Candice St. Jacques, Jennifer Webster Production: Wade Sain Financial Services: Ashley Byrd Audience Development: Debbie Dodski Advertising Sales: Dale Lane, 210‑859‑1233 or dale.lane2@gmail.com MD News is published by True North Custom 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite 112 Chattanooga, TN 37402 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 2019, 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 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite 112, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in the MD News San Antonio edition, contact Cathleen Lane at 210‑859‑1232 or clane@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to clane@mdnews.com. San Antonio 05‑723 PUBLISHER from the ............................................... Cathleen Lane PUBLISHER San Antonio ............................................... clane@mdnews.com 210-859-1232 ...............................................