• MGH study shows immune system can control HIV
  An MGH research team has shown that the majority of HIV-infected individuals who begin antiviral therapy during the earliest stages of their infection eventually can stop taking drugs and keep the virus under control with their immune systems alone.

• JCAHO survey team completes MGH visit
  Members of the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) survey team completed a week-long visit to the MGH on Sept. 22. Like many hospitals around the country, the MGH invites the JCAHO to review all hospital programs and facilities because many third-party payors such as Medicare require JCAHO accreditation for participation.

• Winners of the JCAHO Standardaire game
  They didn't win a million dollars, but the members of the MGH Medical Walk-in Unit were happy to win the "Who Wants to be a JCAHO Standardaire?" game.

• Wage and salary program announced
  The MGH this week announced a fiscal year 2001 wage and salary program that includes a performance-based increase, ranging from 0 to 6 percent. This year's General Hospital program is funded at 4 percent, an increase over last year's 3 percent.

• MGH announces increase in MBTA pass subsidy
  The MGH is pleased to announce a significant increase in the T-pass subsidy to correspond with the recent MBTA fare increase, effective in time for the November 2000 passes.

• AMMP recognizes dedicated members
  The Association of Multicultural Members of Partners (AMMP) honored its members Sept. 21 at an awards luncheon.

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