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from the Publisher Cleveland/akron/Canton Publisher: Jan Raabe H Jan Raabe PUBLISHER And welcome to the 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. Cleveland/Akron/Canton JR A ABE@MDNEWS.COM 330-499-5332 Managing Editor: Conner Armstrong APPY NEW YEAR! What does the future of health care hold — especially for the private practitioner? We asked three local healthcare attorneys this question. After peering into what one described as "that foggy crystal ball," they see challenges for independent physicians. But they also predict many can and will succeed. In our Cover Story, they offer strategies for success. For those considering a career move from clinical medicine to healthcare administration, we take a look at educational programs to help with the transition. Kent State University's Executive MBA for Healthcare Professionals offers an innovative online-onsite approach for the busy physician. Read all about it in our Business Spotlight. Chronic Disease is the theme of this issue's Special Clinical Section. Here, you'll find info about new programs (see our Feature Story on University Hospitals' new Nose, Sinus & Allergy Center), new patient criteria for hearing implants (Cleveland Clinic specialists provide an update in our Clinical Spotlight), and the results of new treatments and research. Back in the Business Section are articles from local experts on financial planning, protecting your elderly family members from fraud, and tax planning in 2014. Whatever your personal or professional resolutions for the new year, I hope the information you find in MD News helps bring you closer to your goals. Contributing Writers: Robert Janek; Martha S. Bethea, CPA; Taryn Lee, MD; Michael T. Livesay, CPA/PFS, Mark Pozsgay, DO; Nancy Wasserbauer, DO Contributing Photographer: Joe Smithberger, Smithberger Photography, North Canton President and Chief Executive Officer: Charles DallAcqua Chief Financial Officer: Elbert Johnson Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner 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: Aimee Burchard Creative Services: Steve Barrett, Michael Ferguson, Karen Kimbell, Brian Norman, Kimmi Patterson, Michael Simmons, David Smith, Jennifer Webster Production: Ashley Clark, Allison Fincher Financial Services: April Charlton, Beverly Potter Audience Development: Debbie Dodski MD News is published by True North Custom 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1 Chattanooga, TN 37411 423-266-3234 | www.truenorthcustom.com Although every 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 2013, True North Custom. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. POSTMASTER: Thanks for reading. And happy New Year! Jan Raabe 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, call Publisher Jan Raabe at 330-499-5332 or email jraabe@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to jraabe@mdnews.com. 05-737 05-731 4 | Cleveland/Akron/Canton MD NEWS ■ MDNEWS.COM ■ JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014