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NOVEMBER 2012
Thinking ON THE COVER
Outside the OR Thoracic Surgery at White Plains Hospital
FEATURES
THINKING OUTSIDE THE OR: THORACIC SURGERY AT WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL
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With the addition of two double board-certified general and thoracic surgeons, the thoracic surgery program at White Plains Hospital is expanding its scope of patient care with both advanced surgical interventions — such as minimally invasive, video-assisted procedures and surgery for tracheal diseases — and enhanced disease management and screening services.
THE ABCs OF MEANINGFUL USE SUCCESS 12
A series of best practices and solutions to the riddle of meaningful use is becoming clear as health care reform progresses and leaders in the field begin to emerge. And, while achieving meaningful use qualifies health care providers for government incentives — which have now topped $3 billion — an information technology expert reminds us that the ultimate goal of attestation is improved clinical care.
DEPARTMENTS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
CME EVENTS HOSPITAL ROUNDS 12
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COVER PHOTO © DON DEMPSEY, WHITE LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
