CDHCC is First Industry Conference to Actually Involve Consumers; Inclusive, Collaborative Conference Provides Programming for All Stakeholders of Consumer-Directed Healthcare (CDH); First Venture-Capital Forum for CDH.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Distinguishing this conference from other industry events, the upcoming 2006 annual Consumer Directed Healthcare Conference (CDHCC) & National Health, Wellness & Prevention Congress (NHWPC), May 8-10, 2006, Hyatt Regency San Francisco, CA, will bring together representatives from all parties vested in the success of the CDH model--employers, physicians, payers, CDH thought-leaders and for the first time, actual consumers. (www.cdhcc.com & www.nhwpc.com). Free media registration: https://www.transmarx.com/registration/main/default.asp?ShowID=126&Vie w=208 (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.)

Programming for this unique event is assured to provoke creative thinking and actionable information to harness the emerging power of healthcare consumers. In addition to traditional programming, the first day will include consumer-friendly activities such as:

--State-of-the-science Cholesterol & Body fat testing and results

--Alternative medicine and healthy diet/fitness practitioners and counselors

--Fitness & exercise equipment, including an "obstacle course"

--Smoking cessation and Disease Management counseling/information

"Consumer Directed Healthcare has rapidly matured from a conceptual idea to one that is already in practice throughout the US," says Newt Gingrich, Founder, Center for Health Transformation, confirmed conference speaker. "It is vital that we as industry participants provide forums to engage actual consumers in order to gain a first-hand understanding of their areas of most interest and concern."

The CDHCC/NHWPC will provide additional opportunities to drive collaborations including:

--Medicare/Medicaid workshops for State & Local Healthcare Administrators

--Case history presentations detailing the implementation and results of actual CDH and Wellness Programs

--New technologies empowering Consumer Health

Attendees will also have an opportunity to register for the first venture-capital forum designed exclusively for the Consumer Directed marketplace, ReadySetRaise for Health (www.readysetraise.com)

Highlighting the conference are The CDHC Awards which recognize excellence and advancement in services, products, and programs that enhance the consumer's ability to manage their healthcare expenditures and enhance healthcare quality. Information can be found at http://www.cdhcc.com/default.asp?View=231&ShowID=125 and all entries must be received by March 31, 2006.

About Transmarx

Transmarx, LLC is one of the country's premier conference and trade show producers with vertical industry expertise in advertising, marketing, healthcare, media, travel, financial services, entertainment and sports. Transmarx's management currently produces the following events: Consumer Directed Healthcare Conference (www.cdhcc.com), The National Health, Wellness and Prevention Congress (www.nhwpc.com), and The Emerging Technologies and Healthcare Innovations Congress (www.tethic.com).