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from the Publisher 05-731 Publisher: Jan Raabe Managing Editor: Michael Ferguson Photographer: Joe Smithberger, Smithberger Photography, North Canton Contributing Writers: Robert Janek; Tiffany Parnell; Curtis Clark, MD; Carrie Diulus, MD; Joseph J. Feltes, JD; Paul D. Guerra; Gregory D. Swope, Esq; Michael G. VanBuren; Richard Weidrick, CPA; Jeffrey M. Whitaker, DPM President and Chief Executive Officer: Lud Kimbrough Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President of Operations: Carrie Dierks B2B Sales Director: Tim McNichols In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Drew Smith Creative Director: Eric Jackson Designer: Mariela Cosentino Creative Services: Steve Barrett, Jamie Dent, Carrie Frye, Cathy Higgins, Brian Norman, Kimmi Patterson, Michael Simmons, David Smith, Jennifer Webster Production: Andrea Hull Financial Services: Ashley Byrd, April Charlton Audience Development: Debbie Dodski, Jennifer Drake, Connie Howard 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 2015, 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 05-737 W 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 from the Publisher E LCO M E TO T H 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. For most of the 21st century, cardiology practice has focused on improving the quality of care and implement- ing evidence-based clinical guidelines. Our Cover Story relays the results of a 12-year national study which suggests extraordinary progress has been made. In this story, we also highlight three local hospitals — Akron General, Mercy Medical Center and MetroHealth — and their efforts which have yielded impressive outcomes. Our Clinical Section has a multidisciplinary flavor. Anchored by a story spotlighting Akron General's Heart & Vascular Center (and its new physicians, new hybrid OR and new technology-based treatments), this section also includes articles related to geriatrics, pediatrics, orthopedics, podiatry and gastroenterology. In need of business advice? Turn to our Business Section. Here, you'll find information about adding telemedicine to your practice, protecting your practice during divorce, an encouraging update on Ohio's 'I'm Sorry' law, income strategies for retirement, and a comparison of 401k's and Roth 401k's. Looking ahead to the May-June issue, neuroscience care and technology are the two Clinical Section themes. (See page 30 for details.) We'll also address the growing problem of prescription drug abuse. If you'd like to promote your practice or healthcare organization in this issue, contact me. Thanks for reading! Jan Raabe 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 5