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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ FROM THE PUBLISHER +++ +++ W ing these pages to see what your peers and local business experts are talking about. As we move into a new year, many businesses are focused on budgets and managing costs. Our cover story this month features CriticalConnection South Texas Cooperative. Rooted in an ad hoc committee developed by Travis County physicians more than a decade ago, the Cooperative is committed to providing a Community Health Record and saving money for its members, and it is now expanding to all of South Texas. Elsewhere, Mike Murphy, Regional Manager with Clinical Pathology Laboratories (CPL), explains why CPL has partnered with CriticalConnection to help its clients provide quality care for patients. Also in this issue, Howard Lutz with Amegy Bank offers insight into treasury W Cathleen Lane PU B L ISHE R management services and how they can benefit your practice. Katie Harvey, CEO of KGBTexas, explains how medical practices can take advantage of various Internet outlets to manage their online brand. I invite you to explore the pages of this issue for these articles and more to help you manage your practice and provide the best care for your patients. Here's to your health and success, (210) 859-1232 T clane@mdnews.com 4 | San Antonio MD NEWS ■ MDNEWS.COM ELCOME TO THE new- est issue of MD News San Antonio! I appreciate you open- San Antonio Publisher: Cathleen Lane Editor-in-Chief: Shannon Bova Managing Editor: Ed Lammon Photographers: David Smith/Gary Perkins Photography Contributing Writers: Allyson L. Harroff, M.D.; Katie Harvey; Howard H. Lutz; Sharon T. Wilks, M.D. Chief Executive Officer and Executive Editor: David McDonald Chief Operating Officer: Tony Young Chief Creative Officer: J. Kevin Tugman Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Executive Publisher: Doug Dauray Vice President, Operations B2B: Carrie Dierks In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Market Development Manager: Ashley Barnett Designer: Michael Simmons Creative Services: Maggie Behringer, Travis Knight, Maggie Nef f, Kimmi Patterson, David Smith, Emily Young MD News is an informative and inspirational medium for communication within the San Antonio medical community, encouraging better patient care! Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in the MD News San Antonio edition, call (210) 859-1232 or e-mail clane@mdnews.com. Send your press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to clane@mdnews.com. Production: Allison Fincher, Lori Foust Financial Services: Doug Condra, Lori Elliott Audience Development: Mitzi Brock, Debbie Dodski 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 ensure accuracy of published materials, MD News cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2012, True North Custom Media. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. POSTMASTER: Please send notices on Form 3579 to 735 Broad Street, Suite 708, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Advertise in MD News For more information on advertising in the MD News San Antonio edition, call (210) 859-1232 or send e-mail to clane@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to clane@mdnews.com. 05-723