The Disease Management Association of America (DMAA) is the only non-profit
trade association in the nation that represents all stake-holders in the disease
management industry through public and private advocacy targeting the healthcare
industry, government agencies, employers and the general public in an effort to
educate them on the important role disease management programs play in improving healthcare quality and outcomes for persons with chronic conditions. www.dmaa.org

The National Business Coalition on Health (NBCH) has a membership of nearly 90 employer-led coalitions across the United States, representing over 7,000 employers and approximately 34 million employees and their dependents. These business coalitions are composed of mostly mid- and large-sized employers in both the private and public sectors in a particular city, county, or region. NBCH member coalitions are committed to Community Health Reform, including an improvement in the value of health care provided through employer-sponsored health plans and to the entire community.

Founded in 1983, AAPPO (www.aappo.org) is the only national association
advocating solely on behalf of preferred provider organizations and affiliate organizations. Its mission is to advance and promote the PPO value proposition by…

• Informing and educating the public policy/regulatory arena about PPO business practices
• Facilitating PPO best practices by developing and advancing PPO industry practices and guidelines
• Promoting PPOs as the preferred health care solution through strategic communications outlets
• Supporting PPO professional growth through comprehensive training programs to meet their ongoing needs

AAHAM is the premier professional organization for healthcare administrative management. AAHAM offers quality member services and leadership in the areas of education, communication, professional standards and certification. AAHAM certification programs include the CPAM/CCAM and the CPAT/CCAT plus other prestigious designations. AAHAM is a national membership association with 36 local chapters and over 2500 members in hospitals, physician practices, billing offices and multi-practice groups. Call 703/281-4043 or visit www.aaham.org for more information.

HealthLeaders is an integrated business information company that focuses on the needs of healthcare decision makers. Through our three divisions--HealthLeaders News Services, HealthLeaders Magazine and HealthLeaders Research--we're becoming the authoritative source of business information in the industry.

HealthLeaders serves up healthcare's top business news each morning . . . for FREE! Join more than 30,000 health leaders who give our daily news e-mail a quick read to keep up with what's happening in the healthcare industry. Sign up for free at http://www.healthleaders.com/free1.

Managed Care advises physicians and executives on the integration of the business and medical aspects of the rapidly changing managed care market, informs them of the options and opportunities within this widely-expanding industry, and gives counsel on their professional development. There are two editions of this magazine, one for physicians and one for managed care executives.

For more than 50 years health care leaders and executives have turned to Medicine & Health for insight and analysis on the world of health care policy. You can rely on our well-developed contacts with the most influential players in health care, including congressmen, the White House, researchers and top health policy officials.

IOMA's Report on Managing 401(k) Plans is the definitive resource for HR and Financial Department managers looking to run the best plan for their company. The newsletter keeps 401(k) plan managers abreast of changes in the laws and many regulations governing 401(k) plans as well as giving indispensable tips and case studies for communicating plans with employees, passing anti-discrimination tests, selecting and monitoring investment funds, increasing plan enrollment, understanding and managing plan fees and much, much more. For more information and a no risk trial offer please call IOMA Customer Service at 212-244-0360 or visit IOMA.com

The Executive Report on Managed Care will provide you with twice-monthly news and information on issues affecting the managed care industry, legislation and regulations, real-life examples of how managed care organizations are benefiting from innovative programs and cost saving initiatives. You'll get additional professional analyses and advice on how to adapt those programs to your own organization as well as critical information that will help keep you informed with the changes taking place both in and around your organization.

AIS’s MANAGED CARE WEEK, hard-hitting business and financial news of the managed care industry. Includes data on HMOs, PPOs, POS plans, new managed care products and markets, and government initiatives that are changing the face of managed care. Written by insightful managed care writer/analyst Jill Brown. 45 issues annually, print copy, e-mail delivery and regular e-mail news alerts. For more information call AIS at 800-521-4323 or visit the web site at www.AISHealth.com.

JENKS HEALTHCARE BUSINESS REPORT
Count on the industry's standard for your news. The Jenks Healthcare Business Report is a quick and inexpensive way to get an up-to-the-minute picture of the fast moving and broad health care industry. You'll follow the top financial stories and their impact, corporate shifts, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private placement financings. You'll stay current -- easily -- on these industry sectors: pharmaceutical, biotech, managed care, e-health, hospitals, long-term care, medical devices and products, physician medical groups, home health, behavioral health, and more. Visit www.levinassociates.com to subscribe or call 1-800-248-1668.


This conference is supported by Consumer Driven Healthcare, the dramatic monthly newsletter designed to help health care organizations respond effectively to the shift in market power, become consumer-centric, and position themselves for long-term success in the new consumer-driven marketplace. For a free trial subscription or for more information, call toll-free 1-800-597-6300 or visit www.nhionline.net.

This conference is supported by Performance Improvement Advisor, the only publication guaranteed to help healthcare organizations like yours boost performance and enhance quality. For a free trial subscription or for more information, call toll-free 1-800-597-6300 or visit www.nhionline.net.

This conference is supported by Hospitalist & Inpatient Management Report, a must
have for any organization striving to achieve the maximum potential for both clinical
improvements and dramatic cost savings with a successful hospitalist program. For a
free trial subscription or for more information, call toll-free 1-800-597-6300 or visit
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IOMA's Pay for Performance Report (PFP) provides HR/compensation managers with the latest in surveys, research, resources, and expert advice on designing and implementing a variety of variable pay and bonus programs for all types of employees. PFP also addresses ESOPs and other stock plans, performance management, merit pay, software, Web resources, and more. It covers the major compensation conferences and surveys, as well as pay-for-performance-related research and case studies. For more information and a no risk trial offer please call IOMA Customer Service at 212-244-0360 or visit www.IOMA.comstudies. www.ioma.com

For over seventy years, HRfocus has been providing HR managers timely information on a variety of topics, including HR legal issues on terminations, performance reviews, workplace policies and standards. HRfocus presents solutions-oriented data along with the latest salary surveys, reviews of management books, conferences & seminars and four special reports a year on a single HR management topic. For more information and a no risk trial offer please call IOMA Customer Service at 212-244-0360 or visit www.IOMA.com

BenefitsLink is the Web's most reliable free source for online compliance developments and tools for employee benefit plans. Use our Buzz page to learn about new government rulings and to click on links to hand-picked online articles by leading practitioners. And our award-winning Benefits Jobs section helps you find qualified benefits personnel fast! (www.BenefitsLink.com)

Introducing a new monthly newsletter from HCPro, Inc.: BRIEFINGS ON QUALITY IMPROVEMENT & DATA REPORTING — Strategies to improve patient outcomes and compliance. Do you want to avoid a 0.4% cut in Medicare reimbursement? If you're not ready and willing to participate in the voluntary program of submitting quality data to the CMS, be prepared to lose significant Medicare reimbursement money. This monthly quality resource provides advice and tools (including data collection forms) to help your hospital receive high scores on its quality measures and obtain all of the Medicare reimbursement it deserves. Go to www.hcpro.com for more information.

The Managed Care Information Center (MCIC) gathers, compiles, analyzes, studies and distributes business information on the managed care industry. The MCIC delivers this strategic business information to its clients via executive newsletters, yearbooks, leading industry databases and directories, management reports, and client research studies. The information is available in print, on CD-ROM and via the Internet at www.themcic.com. Call 800-516-4343 or Fax 888-329-6242 or visit our online bookstore: www.healthresourcesonline.com

Captive.com is a one-stop content website serving Alternative Insurance Markets since 1995. Visitors find industry-specific information, including Captive Daily Wire™, links to the websites of the finest service providers in the industry, a Captive Yellow Pages, press releases, a vast library of articles, captive training, domicile information, conference info, an “ask the expert” forum, interactive tools, secure online shopping, employment opportunities, and more.

Since 1970, MERIDIA Audience Response has been the largest and preferred provider of audience response services worldwide. MERIDIA is an interactive meeting consulting company specializing in live opinion polling, allowing an audience to provide instant feedback during any type of event, meeting, conference, trade show, television/web broadcast or sales convention. MERIDIA’S inventory of customizable, wireless, single and multi-site systems are used in many applications including: focus groups, market research, sales meetings, corporate games, education and training, strategic planning, marketing, and distance learning.

As the most dependable audience response provider, MERIDIA’S financial strength guarantees dependable service, delivered as promised. MERIDIA makes you look good through our graphically superior software system. MERIDIA will work with you to customize the look and feel of the meeting to produce a professional presentation, tailored to your specifications.

MERIDIA has full-time System Specialists that are trained and tested in providing our services and are ready to handle every detail of your audience response participation, including the unexpected changes that occur during a meeting. MERIDIA’S East and West coast offices help minimize your costs by reducing travel and shipping costs, using the resources that are closest to your meeting location.