The American Psychiatric Association is a national medical specialty society, founded in 1844, whose more than 36,000 physician members specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illnesses including substance use disorders. For more information, visit the APA Web site at www.psych.org.

The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is the only national, non-profit organization solely dedicated to informing the public, healthcare professionals and legislators that anxiety disorders are real, serious and treatable. ADAA promotes the early diagnosis, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders, and is committed to improving the lives of people who suffer from them.
Through various activities, the ADAA aims to:

• Promote awareness of anxiety disorders and their impact on people's lives;
• Encourage advancement of scientific knowledge about causes and treatment of anxiety disorders;
• Assist individuals with anxiety disorders in finding appropriate treatment and developing self-help skills;
• Reduce the stigma surrounding anxiety disorders.

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.

Founded in 1971, EAPA is the largest, oldest, and most respected professional association in the employee assistance field, representing over 5000 members around the world. EAPA is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to promote the highest standards of practice and the continuing development of employee assistance professionals, programs, and services.

Employee Assistance Program Management Letter, published monthly since 1987, monitors the trends in the employee assistance field to give EA professionals the best strategies for managing their EAPs more effectively. In addition to analysis of the changing roles for EA professionals, subscribers get details on such issues as: managed care and EAPs; documenting the cost-effectiveness of your program; protocols, policies and procedures; improving EA services; keeping EAPs vital and stimulating to employees; reaching substance abusers; and EAP innovations. Sign up for a FREE no-risk trial subscription at: http://www.healthresourcesonline.com/eap/11nr.htm

The HERO Forum Think Tank is a national coalition of employers and stakeholders (providers) members, who have a common interest in making employee health management a widely accepted and accurately measured strategy to optimize the health of employees and their dependents, and there by, control health care costs. The Think Tank meets twice annually to create and develop tactics that convert this strategy into reality. www.the-hero.org

Human Kinetics and Active Living Partners offer books, software, and behavior modification programs to assist in the development of healthy habits for every age group. Visit www.ActiveLiving.info for information on one such program: Active Living Every Day - a proven program aimed at moving sedentary adults into a more active and healthier lifestyle. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation are just two of the organizations that have granted funds to implement the ALED program in communities across the country. Let us help you succeed in your health & wellness mission-call 1-800-747-4457 or visit www.HumanKinetics.com

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.
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The Mid-America Coalition on Health Care is a regional, bi-state employer-driven collaboration of all components of the health care delivery system, seeking to improve the health of employees and their families; promote employee and community wellness and illness prevention; and develop strategies for containing health care costs. Members include large employers, hospitals, health plans, physicians, medical schools, state, regional and local governments, labor unions, and pharmaceutical companies. In addition to the Community Initiative on Depression, current projects focus on claims complexity (standardizing Patient ID cards and enhancing physician claims submission); public reporting of hospital quality measures; nursing shortages; and simplifying the employer/plan interface. The Coalition maintains the nation's largest network of local wellness professionals. www.machc.org.

The MidAtlantic Business Group on Health is an association of major purchasers, including county governments and school systems, public utilities, financial services organizations, hospitality industry, manufacturers, real estate developers and managers, and others. The MABGH Mission is to share and analyze data; foster research, education and coordination among the Members, and promote solutions to health services issues; provide a cooperative, objective forum, that promotes the delivery of affordable, high quality, and accessible health care; and represent the purchaser'’ voice.

The National Association of Manufacturers is the nation's largest industrial trade association, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the NAM has 10 additional offices across the country. Visit the NAM's award-winning web site at www.nam.org for more information about manufacturing and the economy. The NAM's mission is to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturers by shaping a legislative and regulatory environment conducive to U.S. economic growth and to increase understanding among policymakers, the media, and the general public about the vital role of manufacturing to America's economic future and living standards.

A collaboration between the American Psychiatric Association and America's Employees.

The National Wellness Institute has been leading the field of health and wellness promotion for over 30 years by developing programs for optimal living with on-line resources, health assessments, and it’s annual National Wellness Conference which puts a premium on professional growth and personal renewal in an innovative community focused environment.

Founded in 1982, the New York Business Group on Health (NYBGH) is a not-for-profit coalition of 150 businesses and is the only organization in the New York Metropolitan area exclusively devoted to employer health benefit issues. NYBGH functions as the forum for businesses to explore contemporary healthcare issues and find practical resolutions. Members include employers and health-related organizations. The mission of NYBGH is to provide leadership and knowledge to employers to promote a value-based, market-driven healthcare system. www.nybgh.org

Found in 1987, OPEN MINDS is the premier industry research and management consulting firm for the behavioral health and social service field. It is our mission to provide behavioral health and social service payers and service providers, and the vendors that serve them, with the market and management knowledge needed to improve their organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Services include consultation, technical assistance, workforce development, executive education, and subscription information services. For more information, visit www.openminds.com.

The SBM Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions will begin on Wednesday, April 13, with seminars (available for a separate fee) scheduled from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. and will conclude on Saturday, April 16, with informative paper sessions, symposia, a dynamic closing keynote speaker, and post-meeting seminars (available for a separate fee). The theme of the annual meeting is "Behavioral Medicine and Public Health: Promoting the Health of Individuals, Families, Communities, and Populations." Highlights of the Annual Meeting include captivating presentations from a stellar lineup of speakers and lecturers. For more information visit www.sbm.org.

Keep on top of the latest strategic moves of managed care organizations, proposed and pending legislation, and what other organizations are doing to successfully trim healthcare costs with The Executive Report on Managed Care. With things changing so rapidly in the managed care industry you need this twice-a-month briefing to find out what?s happening in Washington, D.C., and within the insurance industry. You?ll get concise and timely details on the most pressing issues affecting managed care so that you can plan efficient strategies to bring your healthcare costs under control. Sign up for a free no-risk trial subscription today. Call The Managed Care Information Center (888) 843-6242 or visit: www.healthresourcesonline.com/managed_care/14nlnr.htm

Published since 1996, this monthly newsletter serves the management information needs of professionals in the growing workplace wellness and health promotion field. Each issue includes: case studies of successful wellness programs; statistics to show how wellness programs are controlling healthcare costs and impacting positively on a company’s bottom line; and strategic program and management tips to help overcome some of the barriers to success, including cost issues, lack of management support and low employee participation.
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