WASHINGTON DC USA -- HEALTHCARE UPDATE NEWS SERVICE(TM) -- OCTOBER 2, 2006: Less than two weeks remain to take advantage of early bird savings for the Disease Management Association of America's 8th Annual Disease Management Leadership Forum (DMLF)-the premier education and exhibit event in disease management and care coordination. Register online by Friday, Oct. 13, and save up to $450 on standard registration for the Dec. 3 to 5 DMLF, in Denver.

With all-new programming for 2006, engaging keynote speakers and unmatched educational and networking opportunities, it's easy to see why the DMLF is the disease management community's largest and most eagerly anticipated event. On the program for this year's DMLF:

• High-profile speakers, including noted whole health expert Andrew Weil, MD, and David Brailer, MD, the nation's first health IT coordinator.
• All-new educational content, including new tracks and special programming highlighting the latest innovations and best practices in chronic disease care, obesity management and employee health.
• Top industry exhibitors ready to answer your questions and demonstrate leading-edge technology and programs for managing chronic illnesses.
• Networking and social events that will put you shoulder-to-shoulder with key thought leaders and decision makers from a wide variety of health care interests.

Your DMLF registration savings don't stop with the early bird discount. If you register online, you'll receive another $50 off the standard fee, on top of the early bird savings. There's no better time than now to make plans to attend the 8th Annual DMLF. Visit the official Forum Web site for programming information, special online room rates, exhibitor listings and other details. Or, contact DMAA at dmaa@dmaa.org or (202) 737-5980.