At its November meeting, the Accreditation Council for CME did not approve the latest version of the revised Standards for Commercial Support. The initial draft for the revised Standards was released in January 2003; the new version was based on...

According to a national survey of 800 primary care physicians conducted by Pri-Med Institute, Boston, almost three-quarters of physicians who participated said that commercial support of CME by pharmaceutical companies is a good thing. Just 8...

THE OXFORD ENGLISH Dictionary says vision is “the ability to conceive what might be attempted or achieved.” In his book, Leading Change, John Kotter refers to vision as “…a picture of the future with some explicit commentary on why people should...

The six brands with a total of about 2,157 properties that comprise the Hilton family of hotels aim to become preferred suppliers for corporate and association meetings — particularly the lucrative pharma market business — by bringing added value...

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FOR MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS and foundation boards, events play an important part in maintaining high visibility while generating funds. But putting on a successful event takes more time and skill than most people realize. Event management companies...

The Villas of Grand Cypress offers planners secluded convenience for meetings, world-class amenities, and a variety of accommodations, all within walking distance of the 45-hole, Jack Nicklaus — designed golf courses and exceptional recreation...

As physicians and other healthcare professionals become more technologically adept, hospitals are looking for ways to expand and enhance their educational efforts by using some of the new tech toys that have become available in recent years...

Medical Meetings' Annual M&D Awards program honors the 40 hotels, resorts, and conference centers chosen by our readers for merit and distinction in serving the needs of medical meeting planners. Readers voted for the hosts that best handled...

CLEVELAND'S REVITALIZATION is no more evident than in its transformation from a worn-down steel city to a vibrant center for medical research and development. One of its crown jewels is the sprawling Cleveland Clinic campus — 37 buildings on 140...