Back to basics.

The basic strength of the AMCA family is the wide range of expertise and "can do" attitude of its diverse membership. The AMCA is currently experiencing problems with federal legislation and fiscal stability because we have not fully utilized member strengths to reevaluate the association's direction and set new goals to address change. However, the AMCA Board of Directors and many committee chairpersons met, reevaluated direction and clarified goals, and initiated major changes to meet the challenges facing the association and its members. Members of the AMCA are encouraged to contribute their individual talents to ensure that the association prosper and serve the needs of the mosquito and vector control family.     

Graduate programs get back to basics

Healthcare graduate programs are tilting back toward practical instruction in management after two decades of emphasizing theory and academic research. Still, many hospital executives worry that the administration candidates coming out of school aren't equipped with the interpersonal skills needed to deal with physicians and employees.     

Incapacity benefit. Back to basics

Long periods on incapacity benefits lead to declining health and greater cost to the NHS. Possible moves to cut numbers on benefits include moving people who could be treated in other ways off urghery waiting sercvices.