Registration Opens for TripleTree Q1 2006 Webcasts

Topics Include: Health & Wellness, Wireless Mobility, Spend Management, and IT Outsourcing & Managed Services

January, 2006 | Minneapolis, Minnesota

Following the recent release of several Spotlight Report publications, TripleTree will host a
number of one-hour webcasts, each featuring a panel of leading industry experts.

To register, please go to the link listed below the program description. There is no fee for
participation.

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DEMYSTIFYING SPEND MANAGEMENT: CAN SPEND MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT BOTTOM-LINE RESULTS?
February 2, 2006 11:30 am CT, 12:30 pm ET, 9:30 am PT
Spend Management, the process of identifying, capturing, analyzing and controlling expenditures in an organization, is quickly becoming the panacea for improving bottom-line profitability. This program will explore how solutions can significantly impact bottom-line results and market conditions. CEO panelists representing two Spend Management firms will share their perspective on how these solutions impact market opportunity and fundamental growth.
Panelists:
John West, CEO, Silver Oak Solutions / CGI
Avner Schneur, CEO, Emptoris

To register, please go to: http://www.event.netbriefings.com/event/tripletree/Live/SPWebcast/register.html

WIRELESS HEALTH CONVERGENCE: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE EMERGING
WORLD OF WIRELESSLY-ENABLED HEALTH
February 7, 2006 11:30 am CT, 12:30 pm ET, 9:30 am PT
Healthcare is the largest sector in the U.S. economy at about 15% of GDP and growing at
double digit rates. It is technology-centric in the creation of diagnostic devices and therapeutic
products, yet most American businesses and citizens are unhappy with the ROI on their invest-
ments. One of the key problems influencing the effectiveness of healthcare services is the
inherent mobility of the relevant actors (patients and providers). This mobility creates "disconnect" costs - to be efficient, even in a digital age, providers need effective solutions for on-the-fly communication with other professionals, databases and patients. Wireless technologies, including local area networks and cellullar-based wide area networks, create the opportunity to effectively address these problems. Panelists for this program are on the cutting-edge of creating the infra-structure and communication platforms for cellular-based wireless health.
Panelists:
Don Jones, Vice President, Qualcomm
Rick Lemoine, M.D., System Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare
Jim Sweeney, CEO, CardioNet

To register, please go to: http://www.event.netbriefings.com/event/tripletree/Live/webcast/register.html

CONSUMER DRIVEN HEALTHCARE AND ITS IMPACT ON HEALTH & WELLNESS
February 16, 2006 11:30 am CT, 12:30 pm ET, 9:30 am PT
This session will include a panel of experts representing companies at the forefront of innovations in consumer-directed care, including claims adjudication, financial management and consumer healthcare tools and services. In this session, we will explore how health and wellness and consumer-driven healthcare go hand-in-hand and look at new and exciting opportunities for companies engaged in every facet of healthcare.
Panelist:
David Lenihan, CEO, CareGain

To register, please go to: http://www.event.netbriefings.com/event/tripletree/Live/CDHWebcast/register.html

COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING (BPO) SOLUTIONS:
WHAT ARE THE KEY COMPONENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL ROADMAP?
March 2, 2006 11:30 am CT, 12:30 pm ET, 9:30 am PT
Procurement BPO, with an annual growth rate exceeding 35%, continues to penetrate both enterprise and mid-market organizations. The featured panel of guest speakers for this program will share perspectives on the adoption of Procurement BPO solutions amongst enterprise and mid-market organizations. The panelists will each bring real-world examples of how Procurement BPO is evolving and discuss the components necessary for providing an effective solution, as well as the long-term implications for participants (technology, software, and service providers) along the procurement value chain.

To register, please go to: http://www.event.netbriefings.com/event/tripletree/Live/BPOWebcast/register.html

EMERGING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR IT OUTSOURCING & MANAGED SERVICES
March 9, 2006 11:30 am CT, 12:30 pm ET, 9:30 am PT
Infrastructure, security, and application outsourcing companies are once again experiencing strong growth. Panelists for this session will include CEO and other senior operating executive perspectives on how service delivery and business models in these outsourcing sectors are evolving. Topics will include remote versus hosted delivery, contracting models, and variations in customer buying patterns among enterprise and mid-market clientele. In this session, you wll learn how emerging companies are bundling infrastructure, application layer, and business process domain expertise to increase customer switching costs and foster the development of sustainable business models.

To register, please go to: http://www.event.netbriefings.com/event/tripletree/Live/OutsourcingWebcast/
register.html

POPULATION HEALTH MANAGEMENT
March 16, 2006 11:30 am CT, 12:30 pm ET, 9:30 am PT
Learn how companies including health and wellness providers, disease management, and
managed care organizations are combining forces through partnerships and strategic acquisitions to deliver comprehensive health management programs and services across the entire spectrum of employee healthcare needs. During this session, we'll take a look at what trends and forces are shaping the current industry landscape and how companies are responding with new and innovative approaches to health promotion, illness prevention, and managing chronic illness.
Panelists:
Dan Cave, CEO, Cardium Health
John Harris, Harris Health Trends

To register, please go to: http://www.event.netbriefings.com/event/tripletree/Live/PHMWebcast/register.html

For more information, please contact Cate Murphy at cmurphy@triple-tree.com.

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