CEA is the European federation of the insurance and reinsurance industry. Set up in 1953, CEA represents the views of European insurers in all areas of change, with a focus on the regulatory framework. CEA groups national member associations of 32 European countries and represents over 5000 European insurance companies with a total domestic premium income of 855 bn Euros (2003 figures). CEA's aims: - to represent European insurers: promoting, defending and expressing their views within international bodies and giving expert opinions to public or private European and international organisations involved in insurance and reinsurance; - to exchange information and experience between markets: drafting studies in the interest of European insurance companies, with a view to improving the service to insureds and to developing insurance in Europe in response to society needs. - and, in a general way, to put forward the views of European insurers in economic and social debates.

Health Affairs, published monthly, is ranked as one of the top-cited, peer-reviewed journals in health care policy and health care sciences. For 30 years, Health Affairs has provided timely nonpartisan health policy research, analysis and commentary to inform and guide policy makers, healthcare executives, industry leaders, academics, opinion leaders, and the public. Its policy impact reaches around the globe as Health Affairs articles are cited by US administration officials and ministry of health leaders. Health Affairs content is available through multiple channels including the Journal in print and online, Web First articles, Health Affairs Blog, Health Policy Briefs, Issue and Media Briefings, Event Videos, and Podcasts. Individual and institutional subscriptions are available at www.healthaffairs.org.

Health Policy and Planning blends such individual specialities as epidemiology, health and development economics, management and social policy, planning and social anthropology into a lively academic mix that constantly stimulates and keeps readers abreast of modern international health care.

Papers published in Health Promotion International highlight innovations from various sectors including education, health services, employment, legislation, the media, industry and community networks. Articles describe not only theories and concepts, research projects and policy formulation, but also planned and spontaneous activities, organizational change, and social development.

HOSPIMEDIA - This media group is a specialist in information services for the hospital industry. Its hospital information agency covers, in real time, general, technical, and regulatory current events in the sector.

Hospital Post is a publication aimed at decision makers in European hospitals. The outstanding features of this new English-language publication are a top standard of editorial content, competent design and layout, and an excellent address database. With a bi-monthly circulation of 25,000 copies it addresses the target groups in European healthcare. GIT Verlag - a Wiley company

The International Journal for Quality in Health Care makes activities and research related to quality and safety in health care available to a worldwide readership. The Journal publishes papers in all disciplines related to the quality and safety of health care, including health services research, health care evaluation, technology assessment, health economics, utilization review, cost containment and nursing care research, as well as clinical research related to quality of care.

The International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care serves as a forum for the wide range of health policy makers and professionals interested in the economic, social, ethical, medical and public health implications of health technology. It covers the development, evaluation, diffusion and use of health technology, as well as its impact on the organization and management of health care systems and public health. In addition to general essays and research reports, regular columns on technology assessment reports and thematic sections are published.

ManagementFirst is a support resource for subscribers to Emerald, the world's leading publisher of management resources. Our Resource Center contains all you need to develop your management skills with training and development-related case studies, articles and book and web reviews.

Clinical Governance and International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance are two of the titles from the Healthcare Community. They offer an overview of current thinking and the latest research to keep you abreast of key issues and emerging trends. For more information, a free trial or a sample copy please visit our website www.managementfirst.com. Alternatively you may contact our advisers by email or telephone +44 (0) 1274 785151.

Published by Espicom Business Intelligence, Pharma Company Insight (PCI) is the weekly business publication, which provides the latest news and developments involving pharmaceutical companies worldwide. A subscription delivers real commercial advantage and is the cost-effective, time-saving way to stay in touch with the market.

To download a free sample issue or to order your subscription online, visit www.espicom.com/pci

QJM is a long-established, leading general medical journal. It focuses on internal medicine and publishes peer-reviewed articles which promote medical science and practice. Published monthly, QJM includes original papers, editorials, reviews, commentary papers to air controversial issues, and a correspondence column. QJM offers fast-track publication when appropriate.

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