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from the Publisher E LCO M E TO TH E March-April issue of MD News, where you'll find stories and articles about, from and for physicians in the greater Cleveland/Akron/Canton area. Our cover story focuses on Tim Stover, MD, MBA, the Ohio Hospital Association's 2013 "Wellness Warrior." Wellness and disease prevention have long been Dr. Stover's passions — and that of Akron General Health System, which he leads as president and CEO. As Akron General celebrates its 100th anniversary, we take a look at its past, present and future through the eyes of Dr. Stover. Wellness and the importance of screening for colon cancer is the theme of our feature story on University Hospitals (UH) Community Gastroenterology & Quality Center. Fewer than half of the people who should be screened for colorectal cancer actually are. Whether that disparity is the result of fear, lack of access, or a lack of awareness, the GI physicians affiliated with this Center are devoted to addressing it — at 17 outpatient centers throughout Northeast Ohio. Minimally Invasive Procedures is the theme of this issue's Special Clinical Section. Anchoring it is a story about advances in minimally invasive and robotic surgery at Fairview Hospital. Four years ago, the Hospital installed its own da Vinci Robotic System and began building a team of highly skilled surgeons. Today, even the most complex minimally invasive procedures are performed there. Back in the Business Section you'll find articles from local experts on HIPAA compliance, the Sunshine Act, Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), and stock market strategies. We hope you'll find these, and the rest of the articles in this issue, of interest and value. As always, your input is welcomed. Thanks for reading! Jan Raabe W 05-731 Publisher: Jan Raabe Managing Editor: Conner Armstrong Photographer: Joe Smithberger, Smithberger Photography, North Canton Contributing Writers: Robert Janek; Alex Strauss; John Bodie, JD; Kristen Fitchko, Esq.; Paul Guerra; Mary McCarthy; Ronald Pavlovich, CPA; Todd Ponsky, MD; David Schweighoefer, Esq; Richard Weidrick, CPA/PFS President and Chief Executive Officer: Charles DallAcqua Chief Financial Officer: Elbert Johnson Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President, B2B Brand Development: Carrie Dierks B2B Sales Director: Tim McNichols 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, David Enoch 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 2014, True North Custom. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. 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, 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. Cleveland/Akron/Canton green initiative M I N I M A L I M P A C T 05-737 Jan Raabe PU BLISHER Cleveland/Akron/Canton J R A A B E @ M D N E W S . C O M 330-499-5332 4 | Cleveland/Akron/Canton MD NEWS ■ M D N E W S . CO M ■ M A R C H /A P R I L 2 0 1 4