MEMBERS
MAKING THE NEWS - WINTER 2002 NEWSFLASH
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Message
from the Editor: As January historically marks a time of new
beginnings and resolutions, it is also a time to prepare for
the forefront of change. This past year we watched our country
face one of the most dramatic life threatening and economic
changes since the attack on Pearl Harbor. Yet, recent studies
have found that questionable business practices being used by
some of our leading companies have shown that the events of
9-11 were not the only cause for a downturn in our economy.
With the demise of Enron and the question of Arthur Anderson's
integrity, this January will be an historical landmark and wake-up
call for all businesses across the country to re-evaluate the
core values of their companies and focus more readily on the
importance of maintaining a strong human capital built on honesty
and integrity. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming
gatherings and this year's Visionary Forum, which will be held
on May 23rd (please note new date). Warmest
Regards, Ssusan Forte O'Neill |
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A Special Economics Report According
to a new study from the Milken Institute, some of this
country's biggest tourist destinations - LasVegas, Reno, Atlantic
City, Orlando and Honolulu - and its biggest cities - New York,
Los Angeles and Chicago- will suffer "The
attacks of September 11 devastated several key industries and
the cities dependent on them," said Ross DeVol, Director
of Regional Studies and principal author of the report. "The
good news is that many of those jobs should come back by next
year." The report predicts that the U.S. economy will remain
in a recession until the second quarter of 2002, when recovery
will begin. Visit the Milken Institute website www.milkeninstitute.org
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heavy
job losses as a direct result of the terrorist attacks of Sept.
11. "The shock waves of the Sept. 11 attacks on the World
Trade Center and the Pentagon are still pulsing through the American
economy," the report states. "And with the economic
injury focused predominantly on a handful of sectors - travel,
tourism, lodging, dining and recreation - the consequences for
individuals and unique localities have been profound."
MADRID PROTOCOL EXPANDS BENEFITS FOR YOUR COMPANY'S
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any member countries in which registration is sought. The benefits
include simplified filing, renewal, and reduced filing costs.
Prior to filing the Madrid Protocol application, the U.S. applicant
must own a U.S. application or registration. This leads to one
of the disadvantages of this type of international filing. If
the U.S. application/registration is abandoned or canceled the
International registration will be abandoned. There are other
advantages and disadvantages to this type of application that
should be explored. For more information on the Madird Protocol
contact Terri Sale, Intellectual Property Attorney, Fulbright
& Jaworski L.L.P. at 213.892.9200 |
INNOVATIVE
UPDATES AND MORE…
In the not too distant future will critically ill children have access to pediatric intensivists within moments of arriving at their community emergency department? Will outlying communities, with limited ability to recruit subspecialists be able to access cutting edge technology without driving hundreds of miles? Those are some of the questions Dr. Randall Wetzel of the VPICU (Virtual Pediatric Intensive Care) Telemedicine project hopes to find answers to with the very generous support of the Laura P. and Leland K. Whittier Foundation and the HRSA Rural Telemedicine Project. A network is being built with participating hospitals - Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Antelope Valley Hospital Medical Center, Pomona Valley Hospital, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Huntington Hospital and one remaining as yet to be determined facility - to allow direct visualization of children in each of the facilities. This video conferencing platform designed by Stryker Communications will allow physicians to hear heart/lung sounds, view 12 lead EKG information, vital signs and procedures being performed real time via ISDN. The ability to increase interactions among health care professionals at a time of decreasing resources through the use of innovative technology will allow greater accessibility and will improve the current telephone triage system to allow for more cost effective and faster critical decision-making. For more information visit our website at http://www.picu.com or contact Chris Baker at 323.669.5408. |
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The LifeShirt
System received CE Mark approval in December enabling VivoMetrics
to initiate sales in the European Union. VivoMetrics and the LifeShirt
System were also recently recognized by Forrester Research,
Inc. as one of Forrester's Top 10 Healthcare Predictions
For 2002. For more information on VivoMetrics please contact
Bill Cary at 805.667.2225 or e-mail BVcary@aol.com. |
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Ross
DeVol will be honored March 20, 2002 at the 13th Annual
Shelter Partnership Dinner, set to take place at the Millennium
Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. Shelter Partnership
is a nonprofit agency that works to build the capacity and resources
of homeless service providers throughout Los Angeles County, as
well as to increase the amount of affordable housing available.
Ross DeVol is being honored for his commitment to increasing
the amount of affordable housing. For more information on the
event please contact Tracy Wallace at 213.943.4585. |
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