Atlanta, January 16, 2012—On April 12-13, HR executives, benefits management professionals, brokers and health plan administrators will gather in Atlanta’s Cobb Galleria Centre for The Institute for HealthCare Consumerism’s (IHC) FORUM East conference. Its counterpart, IHC FORUM West, will be held in Las Vegas on Sept. 6-7.

Now in its third year, the IHC FORUM (formerly CDHC Solutions FORUM) remains the only conference series 100 percent dedicated to innovative health and benefits management. This year’s theme, The Journey to HealthCare Consumerism, focuses on equipping businesses to transition successfully to cost-effective consumer-driven health plans while complying with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

True to the IHC’s tagline, the event offers numerous opportunities to LEARN, CONNECT and SHARE. With 24 workshops and five general sessions led by the industry’s foremost thought leaders and policymakers, the event promises to arm attendees with practical tools they need successfully navigate the country’s shifting health and benefits landscape. FORUM attendees also will have the chance to glean best practices from peers who have effectively implemented health care consumerism programs, and network with professionals from across the entire health and benefits spectrum.

“Companies today are challenged with reducing health care spend, complying with new health care laws and turning disengaged employees into involved, well-educated consumers,” says Doug Field, IHC founder and CEO. “We’ve lined up top-notch speakers and workshops to give our attendees proven, real-life solutions at a fraction of the cost of other conferences. We’re really excited about this year’s FORUM.”  

Conference highlights include:

— Industry experts including Ron Bachman, Dr. Wendy Lynch, Roy Ramthun and John Hickman

— Consumerism 101 Pre-Conference Workshop for those brand new to health care consumerism

— Intimate roundtable sharing sessions with peers and industry thought leaders

— Innovation Showcase to highlight products that companies can use to save money today

To learn more about the FORUM and register for Super Saver rates by January 20, visit www.theihccforum.com

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