Unique Opportunities® > May/June 2007 ISSUE

volume 17, issue no. 3

Editor’s Note

the importance of vision
By Mollie Vento Hudson

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Legal Matters

e-possibilities

An electronic health record system may have just come within your reach. The federal government has issued guidelines and safe harbors for donating and receiving these systems.
By Bruce D. Armon

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Community Profile

out of the storm

New Orleans faces challenges that would make any city shudder. But the city’s residents are a special breed, determined to restore their unique community.
By Susan Sarver

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Remarks

need help? Ask your patients
Having your patients sign a contract promising to be fair just might alleviate some of your headaches, says this physician and malpractice defense activist.
By Jeffrey Segal, MD

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To Landlord, or

Not to Landlord

Although it may not have the drama of Shakespeare, whether to rent or own your practice’s facility depends—at least in part—on the philosophical question of how you see yourself. By Mark Terry

Trading Spaces

Remodeling an existing structure for a medical practice can have both significant advantages and challenges. Choose the right experts and plan carefully, however, and you can have a unique, charming, and accessible facility.

By Marilyn Haddrill

Bucks for Bricks

Whether you remodel or build your practice’s facilities, it’s not cheap, and unless you’re rolling in dough, you’ll need to finance at least part of the project. A how-to guide for landing the best deal and avoiding common pitfalls.

By Christine A. Hinz

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Above, Dr. Joseph Mele, of Walnut Creek, California, renovated his office space.

A Pinehurst, North Carolina physician group financed and built a new surgical center.