8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):   August 6, 2009

CONMED HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	0-27554	42-1297992
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

7250 Parkway Dr. Suite 400 Hanover, MD (Address of principal executive offices)   21076 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (410) 567-5520

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 8.01.  Other Events.

On August 6, 2009, Conmed Healthcare Management, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing approximately $2.0 million in service extensions and price adjustments related to existing contracts with anniversary dates between January 1, 2009 and August 1, 2009.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this report, including the information set forth in Exhibit 99.1 in Item 9.01, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. As such, this information shall not be incorporated by reference into any of the Company’s registration statements or other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. By filing this Current Report on Form 8-K and furnishing the information contained in Exhibit 99.1 in Item 9.01, the Company makes no admission as to the materiality of any such information.

Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)   Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release dated August 6, 2009.

This Current Report on Form 8-K may contain, among other things, certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, (i) statements with respect to the Company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions; and (ii) other statements that are not historical facts including statements which may be identified by words such as “may”, “could”, “would”, “should”, “believes”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, “intends”, “plans”, “projects”, “potentially” or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various factors (many of which are beyond the Company's control) including, without limitation, the Company's ability to increase revenue and to continue to obtain new contracts, contract renewals and extensions; the ability to obtain bonds; decreases in occupancy levels or disturbances at detention centers; malpractice litigation; the ability to utilize third party administrators for out-of-facility care; compliance with laws and government regulations, including those relating to healthcare; competition; termination of contracts due to lack of government appropriations; material adverse changes in economic and industry conditions in the healthcare market; negative publicity regarding the provision of correctional healthcare services; dependence on key personnel and the ability to hire skilled personnel; increases in healthcare costs; insurance; completion and integration of future acquisitions; public company obligations; and stock price volatility. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including Amendment No. 1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2008. Investors and security holders are urged to read this document free of charge on the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

CONMED HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, INC.
By:	/s/ Thomas W. Fry
	Name: Thomas W. Fry
	Title: Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 6, 2009

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Conmed Healthcare Management, Inc. Announces $2 Million in Price

Increases and Expansions So Far in 2009

100% Renewal Rate Year to Date

Hanover, Md. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) — August 6, 2009 -- Conmed Healthcare Management, Inc. (NYSE Amex: CONM - News), a leading full service provider of correctional facility healthcare services to county and municipal correctional facilities, today announced approximately $2.0 million in service extensions and price adjustments related to 31 existing county and municipal jurisdictions with contract anniversary dates between January 1, 2009 and August 1, 2009, which represents an anticipated 5.2% increase in revenues on these contracts.  Approximately 69% of the increase becomes effective between July 1, 2009 and August 1, 2009.

Approximately $1,200,000 corresponds to expanded services, of which approximately 33% is related to mental health services including the addition of new mental healthcare services agreements with Kitsap County, WA; Talbot County, MD and Dorchester County, MD. Approximately $783,000 represents price adjustments, associated with changes in price indexes, inmate populations, and other contractually-defined terms.

Dr. Richard W. Turner, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Conmed, commented, “We continue to pursue every opportunity to grow with our clients as their trusted partner for correctional healthcare services. Conmed has built a brand name that represents a 100% compliance track record with exceptional customer renewal and retention rates. At Conmed, we are dedicated to earning our customers’ trust and business each day and we believe we are on track to deliver another solid year of financial progress and growth for our shareholders in 2009.”

About Conmed

Conmed has provided correctional healthcare services since 1984, beginning in the State of Maryland, and currently serves county and municipal correctional facilities in thirty-six counties in seven states, including Arizona, Kansas, Maryland, Oklahoma, Oregon, Virginia and Washington. Conmed's services have expanded to include mental health, pharmacy and out-of-facility healthcare services.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain, among other things, certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, (i) statements with respect to the Company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions; and (ii) other statements that are not historical facts including statements which may be identified by words such as "may", "could", "would", "should", "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "estimates", "intends", "plans", "projects", "potentially" or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various factors (many of which are beyond the Company's control) including, without limitation, the Company's ability to increase revenue and to continue to obtain new contracts, contract renewals and extensions.; the ability to obtain bonds; decreases in occupancy levels or disturbances at detention centers; malpractice litigation; the ability to utilize third party administrators for out-of-facility care; compliance with laws and government regulations, including those relating to healthcare; competition; termination of contracts due to lack of government appropriations; material adverse changes in economic and industry conditions in the healthcare market; negative publicity regarding the provision of correctional healthcare services; dependence on key personnel and the ability to hire skilled personnel; increases in healthcare costs; insurance; completion and integration of future acquisitions; public company obligations; and stock price volatility. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Amendment No. 1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. Investors and security holders are urged to read this document free of charge on the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact:

Conmed Healthcare Management, Inc.

Thomas W. Fry, 410-567-5529

Chief Financial Officer

tfry@conmed-inc.com

or

Hayden IR

Peter Seltzberg, 646-415-8972

peter@haydenir.com