Publishing magnate knows medical imaging as well as the news

There’s a common thread connecting Tronc—the nascent news-industry giant formerly known as Tribune Publishing—and Merge Healthcare, IBM’s medical imaging company.

That thread is Tronc’s headline-making chairman, Michael W. Ferro Jr.

The New York Times tells his story in fascinating fashion: 

Dave Pearson

Dave P. has worked in journalism, marketing and public relations for more than 30 years, frequently concentrating on hospitals, healthcare technology and Catholic communications. He has also specialized in fundraising communications, ghostwriting for CEOs of local, national and global charities, nonprofits and foundations.

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