News-in-Brief
Association News
American Academy of Medical Administrators hired SmithBucklin for full-service association management. The partnership with SmithBucklin moves AAMA's headquarters to Chicago from Des Plaines, Ill. Kevin Baliozian will serve as AAMA's executive director. Details: www.smithbucklin.com.
Beginning on Oct. 1, employers, including associations, must provide notice to new employees about the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges and potential eligibility for premium tax credits, among other issues. Employers must notify workers about premium tax credits and eligibility requirements for the Exchange; under the ACA, an employee whose employer-provided insurance costs exceed 9.5% of their income are eligible for premium assistance and to enter the Exchange.
The first graduates of the new Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Indianapolis, received their degrees on May 12. The students earned Ph.D., master of arts or bachelor of arts degrees. The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is the nation’s first school dedicated to research and teaching about philanthropy. Details: www.iupui.edu.
Supplier News
Americas Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (AIBTM) will showcase more than 50 new exhibitors at the 2013 show, June 11-13, McCormick Place in Chicago. Details: www.aibtm.com.
Robert Leff, from national accounts director, Gaylord Hotels, to national sales director, VisitPittsburgh.
At IMN Solutions, Washington:
- Bill Hudson, from CEO, Global Cold Chain Alliance, to COO
- Mary Becton, CMP, from conferences director, American Frozen Food Institute, as national account director. Details: www.imnsolutions.com.
Congratulations
John Castellani, CEO, PhRMA, Washington, was appointed to Pharmacist Partners' Advisory Board. Details: www.phrma.org.