Health Dialog Chief Medical Officer to Present at the 2006 National Managed Health Care Congress (NMHCC)

Health Dialog

 Who:    Patrick Mattingly, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Health Dialog  What:   Dr. Mattingly will speak at this year’s National Managed         Health Care Congress on the following topic:          “Integrated Health Management for Populations and Individuals:         The Whole Person Approach”          In this session, Dr. Mattingly will discuss an integrated         approach to care management that supports the needs of each         individual within a population. The Health Dialog model         utilizes advanced analytic solutions to identify the root         causes of unwarranted variation in medical care within an         entire population. Information, education and personal Health         Coaching are targeted to individuals with opportunity for         improvement across the broad spectrum of healthcare needs,         including wellness and prevention, acute illness, chronic         disease, and complex and catastrophic care.          The 18th annual National Managed Health Care Congress will         bring practical solutions on cost control, quality         improvement, and increased access to senior executives from         Fortune 500 companies, hospitals, and health plans.  Where:  Washington DC Convention Center         801 Mount Vernon Place (corner of 9th Street), NW         Washington, D.C. 20001         Phone: (202) 249-3000         http://www.nmhcc.com  When:   “Integrated Health Management for Populations and Individuals:         The Whole Person Approach” will take place on: Monday, April         24th from 1:00pm – 2:00pm as part of a full day seminar         called, “B2: Implementing Health Plan and Employee Based         Programs that Promote Healthy Behaviors and Reduce High Risk         Behaviors”. 

About Health Dialog:

Health Dialog is a leading provider of care management services, including disease management, and is one of the fastest growing privately held firms in the U.S. The firm helps physician groups, health plans, and self-insured employers improve healthcare quality while reducing overall costs. The firm’s services include analytic services and telephonic and other care management support for individuals. Health Dialog helps individuals become more actively engaged in their healthcare and have more effective relationships with their physicians. For more information about Health Dialog, please visit www.healthdialog.com.