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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ FROM THE PUBLISHER +++ +++ W W Dan Senkiw P U B L I SHE R 4 | Mid Hudson MD NEWS MDNEWS.COM E L C O M E T O THE July issue of MD News Mid Hudson. Interconnectivity is a rather com- mon term these days, especially in relation to electronic health records and the health care industry as a whole. This month, we delve into the world of connectivity — specifi cally that of our region and industry. Designated a regional health information orga- nization (RHIO) by the New York State Department of Health, LIPIX has implemented a secure, technical infrastructure and policy framework to facilitate the widespread sharing of medical information through interconnectivity. The goal is the same for all: improve quality of care through collaboration between physicians, hospitals, health plans and other health care providers. It’s sometimes hard to imagine a smooth transition with the implementa- tion of new technology; however, services are easily immersed and offer immediate access to relevant information that most benefi ts patients. LIPIX is greatly expanding the breath of providers connected to its network and will also apply its efforts toward the enhancement of regional care coordination. Our national feature focuses on recent advances in diagnostic imaging modalities and treatment for cardiovascular disease. Physicians have utilized CT scanning and MRI technology for many years; however, both imaging modalities present challenges. Radiation has long been a concern when performing CT scans on patients, and traditional MRI is loud and has limited space — making patient comfort diffi cult to achieve. New instrumentation for both modalities, however, has drastically changed these fl aws. Learn more about these and other strides in medical technology in the pages ahead. As always, thank you for reading MD News. We hope you enjoy the issue and welcome your feedback and suggestions for future coverage topics. Sincerely, (914) 967-6565 T dsenkiw@mdnews.com Hillside Place Rye, NY 10580 Mid Hudson Publisher: Dan Senkiw Managing Editor: Shannon Bova Photographer: Don Dempsey, White Light Photography ____________________________________ Chief Executive Offi cer and Executive Editor: David McDonald Chief Financial Offi cer: Tony Young Chief Operating Offi cer: Ann Farmer In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Chief Sales Offi cer: Jason Provonsha Chief Creative Offi cer: J. Kevin Tugman Chief Marketing Offi cer: Jason Skinner _____________________________________ Market Development Managers: Joanna Nash, Betsy Skiles Creative Services: Travis Knight, Maggie Neff, Michael Simmons, David Smith Financial Services: Christy Burlingham, Doug Condra, Lori Elliott ________________________________________ MD News is published by True North Custom Media 735 Broad Street, Suite 708 Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 266-3234 | truenorthcustom.com Although every precaution is taken to en sure ac cu ra cy of published materials, MD News cannot be held re spon sible for opin ions expressed or facts sup plied by its au thors. Copyright 2011, True North Custom Media. All rights re served. Re pro duc tion in whole or in part with out written per mis sion is pro hib it ed. POST MAS TER: Please send no tic es on Form 3579 to 735 Broad Street, Suite 708, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Advertise in MD News For more information on ad ver tis ing in the MD News Mid Hudson edi tion, call Publisher Dan Senkiw at (914) 967-6565 or e-mail dsenkiw@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other in for ma tion related to this local edi tion of MD News to dsenkiw@mdnews.com or via fax to (914) 967-6565. 05-852