June 2009 Medical Meetings
Cover Story
New Models, New Meetings
In the past six months, we have seen one or two challenges in our industry, joked Terri Breining, CMP, CMM, CEO and president of Concepts Worldwide Inc.,...
Ruling Out Resorts
The new PhRMA code says resorts are not appropriate meeting venues. But the definition of resort is open to debate....
Rx for Third Parties
With the pharmaceutical industry in flux, the economy in turmoil, and regulations on the rise, third-party meeting managers anticipate tough times ahead....
Dealing with the Downturn
Effective negotiating and cost-cutting strategies for meetings in a down economy...
Countering the AIG Effect
The AIG effect has hit the pharmaceutical meetings sector. During a closed-door summit for senior-level corporate planners at the Pharmaceutical Meeting...
Checkup with Editor Tamar Hosansky
New Directions
After nearly 13 years working for Medical Meetings, Medical Meetings Editor Tamar Hosansky is moving on to her new position: the first director of communications for the Accreditation Council for CME...
Second Opinion
PR for CME
The struggle to promote understanding of CME continues to meet more barriers....
Vitals
Bay State Bans Pharma Gifts to Physicians
Massachusetts' new pharma marketing code prohibits physician gifts and restricts meetings...
CEJA Won't Seek Pharma Funding Ban for CME
The American Medical Association's Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs won't recommend a ban on commercial support....
D.C. Pharma Marketing Law Exempts Meetings
The SafeRX law in Washington will not affect representatives attending medical meetings or conventions in D.C. ...
Vermont Toughens Pharma Law
The Vermont State Legislature passed a more restrictive pharmaceutical marketing law, banning gifts to physicians from industry and tightening disclosure requirements....
Healthcare Exhibitions Grow Slightly in 2008
According to the CEIR Index annual report for 2008, the medical and healthcare sector of the exhibitions industry grew 1.3 percent last year, making it one of only four (of 11) sectors to see growth...
Consult, Lighten Up
Watchful Waiting
While ensuring compliance with the new ACCME criteria, we continue to develop into better educators. What do you think about the new criteria?...
Consult, CME: In Practice
The New CME-Conomics
These difficult economic times might provide the spark that the CME industry needs to create lasting advancements. Here are some positive strategies for dealing with tough times....
Consult, Peer Perspectives
Navigating Global Pharma Regs
When organizing medical meetings overseas, planners face a welter of codes and regulations. Here are a few survival tips....
Consult, CME Monitor
Is There A Doctor in the House?
Before we diagnose what's wrong with CME and prescribe solutions, we should give physicians a leadership role....
Sites
Bermuda Bliss
On April 1, Bermuda's first new resort in 37 years, Tucker's Point Hotel & Spa, opened in Tucker's Town. The property is part of the Tucker's Point Club,...
Hawaii
Hawaii is a popular venue for the American Dental Association, and we are thrilled to return here for its great warmth and hospitality, says Robert Skinner,...
New England
With its historical and cultural attractions and natural beauty, New England remains a top meetings destination. A hub of the biotechnology industry and...
Ethical Hypothetical
Pay Up or I'll Shut up
The Case As director of CME, Sara Spender has been in charge of program development at the Medical Movement Association for the last five years. During...
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