NEW YORK, NY--(MARKET WIRE)--Oct 1, 2008 -- iiBIG presents the Investment and M&A Opportunities in Managed Care conference, scheduled for November 17-18, 2008, at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City.

The conference takes place as stocks rose last week for top managed care companies like Aetna, CIGNA, Coventry Healthcare, Humana, UnitedHealth, and WellPoint and as industry analysts expressed optimism about the managed care sector.

In a recent research report issued by JP Morgan, analysts downplayed investment risks due to the financial meltdown. As healthcare services to aging baby-boomers continue to surge, experts predict more and more opportunities for this sector in the near- and long-term.

Deals are being made. According to another recent industry report, a total of 265 mergers and acquisitions were announced in the healthcare industry during the second quarter of 2008, a 19% increase from the 223 deals announced in the prior quarter, and the $85.5 billion committed to fund the second quarter marks a 209% increase over the prior quarter's $27.7 billion.

This year's conference will host knowledgeable industry insiders from companies and firms like United Behavioral Health, UnitedHealth Group, Universal American, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Healthways, and more as they discuss how savvy investors are capitalizing on opportunities in this growing sector.

For complete list of participants and to review the latest agenda, please visit: http://www.iibig.com/conferences/F0807/agenda.html

 
CONFERENCE UPDATES, INQUIRIES, AND TO REGISTER:
EARLY-BIRD OFFER: Executives who register prior to October 10, 2008 will
save $200.

Visit: http://www.iibig.com/F0807
Phone: 212-300-2528
E-mail: jens@iibig.com

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     iiBIG
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