Press Release

Wall Township, N.J., USA, November 2, 2004 - Disease management professionals are the latest beneficiaries of the technology wave, as a range of devices, tools and software developed to boost disease management outcomes flood the healthcare market. But which emerging technology applications will offer the best success and ROI in 2005?

Emerging Technologies in Disease Management, a December 1, 2004 audio conference sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN), will provide a high-level overview and practical applications for improving disease management outcomes through the use of technologies such as specialized software, data registries, automated decision support tools, and call-back systems.

During this 90-minute audio conference, an expert panel of speakers will provide details on ways information technology is being used in disease management applications, covering new developments in applications, driving adoption and overcoming challenges such as physician and patient buy-in. The audio conference is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern time on December 1, 2004. To learn more, please visit the HIN bookstore.

Confirmed speakers include Vince Kuraitis, Principal, Better Health Technologies, and Harry Leider, MD, MBA, President, IFI Health Solutions. These speakers will address the following issues:

• using technologies to improve the care of patients with chronic conditions via disease management
• getting physician buy-in
• identifying emerging technology applications in disease management that will take off in 2005
• overcoming the barriers to implementing new technologies

This audio conference has been designed with the following audience in mind: CEOs, medical directors, health plan executives, care management nurses, business development and strategic planning directors.

The audio conference will include a live question-and-answer period, which allows participants to tap the presenters’ expertise and ensures that all aspects of the subject are addressed. A recorded version of the audio conference will also be available on CD-ROM. For more information on the conference, please email info@hin.com, call toll-free toll-free (888) 446-3530 or visit HIN online.

About the Healthcare Intelligence Network -- The Healthcare Intelligence Network provides the most comprehensive source of news and analysis for healthcare professionals. For more information, contact the Healthcare Intelligence Network, PO Box 1442, Wall Township, NJ, USA, 07719-1442, (888) 446-3530, fax (732) 292-3073, e-mail info@hin.com, or visit www.hin.com.

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