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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141001T010000
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SUMMARY:Health Literacy Month
DESCRIPTION:Health Literacy Month is an annual worldwide event for organizations and individuals to promote the importance of understandable health information and raise awareness. \nThe theme for Health Literacy Month 2014 is “Be a Health Literacy Hero.” It’s about taking action and finding ways to improve health communication. Health Literacy Heroes are individuals\, teams\, or organizations who not only identify health literacy problems but also act to solve them.  \nClick here for more information and tools to help.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-literacy-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141005T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141008T010000
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SUMMARY:65th Annual AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo
DESCRIPTION:This annual conference from the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) focuses on the latest issues impacting long-term and post-acute care professionals. More than 300 industry experts will gather to showcase the latest innovations and  ideas\, all designed for the long-term and post-acute care professional. \nFormer Secretary of State Colin Powell and Captain Richard Phillips will be keynote speakers\, and the expo will feature performances by Pat Benatar and Neil “Spyder” Giraldo. \nClick here to register\, or take a look at the preliminary program for more information. \nDate & location:October 5-8\, 2014Gaylord National Resort and Covention Center\, National HarborWashington\, D.C. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/65th-annual-ahca-ncal-convention-expo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141007T010000
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SUMMARY:Private Health Insurance Exchanges Conference
DESCRIPTION:Employers\, particularly small and mid-sized companies\, are using private exchanges to offer health care benefits to their employees. At the Private Health Insurance Exchanges Conference\, experts will discuss why more employers are using exchanges\, why they are shifting from defined benefit plans to defined contribution plans\, and how these changes are affecting how health insurers market their plans to employers and employees.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/private-health-insurance-exchanges-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141007T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141008T010000
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SUMMARY:American Association of Dental Boards 2014 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will include an address by American Dental Association President Charles Norman III\, as well as discussions on sleep apnea\, quality control and corporate dental practices.  \nSee this for more information. \nDate & location:October 7-8\, 2014Hyatt Regency San Antonio123 Losoya Street\, San Antonio\, TX
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-association-of-dental-boards-2014-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141008T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141009T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155938Z
CREATED:20231025T161624Z
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SUMMARY:NAHDO's 29th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Association of Health Data Organizations (NAHDO) brings together state health care data officials and key stakeholders to share and explore the latest issues involving health care data. \nThis event includes presentations\, keynotes\, and many more ways to interact with and discuss the latest innovations in health care data collection\, analytics\, and reporting. Whether you are a data expert\, technology developer\, or community advocate\, this is an opportunity to connect with your colleagues and support innovative applications of health care and health care data.  \nNAHDO is a national nonprofit membership and educational association dedicated to improving health care data collection and use.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nahdos-29th-annual-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141009T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141014T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155938Z
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SUMMARY:ADA 2014: America's Dental Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Former President George W. Bush will address attendees on Oct. 9 as part of the meeting’s distinguished speaker series. The conference will also feature seminars\, continuing education courses\, a trade show and a Give Kids a Smile gala. \nRegister for press credentials starting May 1.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ada-2014-americas-dental-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141012T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141015T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155937Z
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SUMMARY:60th Annual Employee Benefits Conference
DESCRIPTION:The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans offers more than 100 sessions that provide information on subjects of interest to benefit managers\, consultants\, lawyers and others involved in the management of employee benefits. \nAmong the health-related sessions on the agenda: \n\nLate-Breaking Guidance on ACA\nFSAs\, HRAs and HSAs\nThe Particulars of Exchanges\nPreparing for the Excise (Cadillac) Tax Under ACA\nStop-Loss Insurance in an ACA Environment\nPharmacy Benefit Management\nCase Studies in Health Care Cost Savings\nHealth Care Buzzwords\nData-Driven Health Management (VBHC Series)\nThe Latest in Disease Management Programs (VBHC Series)\nWellness Initiatives in the Multi-employer Environment (VBHC Series)\nEmployee Assistance Programs (EAPs) in the Taft-Hartley World\nThe Role of Telehealth and Telemedicine Programs\nAccountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Patient-Centered Medical Homes\nWorksite and Retail Clinics\nACA: What Public Sector Employers Need to Do Now\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/60th-annual-employee-benefits-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141012T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141020T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155936Z
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SUMMARY:Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Week focuses on disorders like arthritis\, back pain\, osteoporosis and trauma. The events and projects organized by individuals and organizations worldwide are designed to raise awareness of prevention\, disease management and treatments as well as advances in a number of areas. \nTake a look at some facts that make Bone and Joint Health Awareness Week so important: \n\n\n\nNearly half the American population over the age of 18 – about 48 percent – are affected by musculoskeletal (bone and joint) conditions\, according to The Burden of Musculoskeletal Conditions in the United States.  \n\n\nResearch funding is currently less than 2 percent of the National Institutes of Health annual budget\, despite the high costs associated with these conditions \n\n\nUnless actions are taken now\, the global prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions is predicted to increase greatly due to increasing life expectancy\, changes in risk factors and availability of appropriate prevention measures.  \n\n\nMusculoskeletal conditions can lead to significant disability plus diminished productivity and quality of life. Treatment and lost wage costs associated with musculoskeletal diseases in the U.S. alone was estimated at $950 billion in 2004 to 2006 – equal to 7.4 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). \n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative or e-mail usbji@usbji.org.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/bone-and-joint-health-national-awareness-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141015T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141016T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155935Z
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SUMMARY:Behavioral Health Management for Commercial and Medicaid Health Plans
DESCRIPTION:How Medicaid plans and commercial health insurers deliver behavioral health care is changing as a result of the Affordable Care Act. During this conference\, experts will discuss strategies health insurers are using to integrate the delivery of primary care with the delivery of behavioral health care\, reimbursement for behavioral health care\, and member access to behavioral health care services. \nHealth insurance executives will discuss how manage relationships with behavioral health care providers\, best practices for care coordination and utilization management and how the Affordable Care Act affects how insurers deliver behavioral health care. More information is available at the conference website.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/behavioral-health-management-for-commercial-and-medicaid-health-plans/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141015T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141120T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155934Z
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SUMMARY:AHIP's Health Insurance Exchanges forums
DESCRIPTION:AHIP’s ongoing series on exchanges provide information on regulatory and operations issues for exchanges\, best practices\, and the changing business environment for health plans.  \nOctober participants: \n\n\nKevin Counihan\, CCIIO CEO \n\n\nEsther Krofah\, program director\, Health Division\, National Governors Association \n\n\nRachel Klein\, director\, Organizational Strategy and Enrollment Program Director\, Families USA \n\n\nBen Walker\, director\, Open Enrollment\, CCIIO \n\n\nLaurie T. McWright\, acting director\, Payment Policy Financial Management Group\, CCIIO \n\n\nJeff Wu\, director\, Division of Policy and Analysis\, CCIIO \n\n\nMichael Adelberg\, director\, Insurance Programs Group and Acting Director of the Exchange Policy and Operations Group\, CCIIO \n\n\nLisa Zarlenga\, tax legislative counsel\, Department of the Treasury \n\n\nUpcoming dates:Tuesday\, October 15 Wednesday – Thursday\, November 19-20 \nLocations:Omni Shoreham Hotel\, 2500 Calvert Street NW (at Connecticut Ave.)\, Washington\, DC 20008Arizona Biltmore\, 2400 East Missouri Avenue\, Phoenix\, AZ 85016  \nStay tuned for more information on the November session. Register for either session here. For complimentary press registration\, please send name\, publication\, email address\, and phone number to asegerman@ahip.org. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ahips-health-insurance-exchanges-forums/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141016T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141018T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155932Z
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SUMMARY:Green Dentistry Conference 2014
DESCRIPTION:This annual conference\, sponsored by the Berkeley\, California-based Eco-Dentistry Association\, aims to encourage wellness and environmental stewardship throughout the industry. \nOctober 16-18\, 2014Robert Redford Conference CenterSundance ResortProvo\, Utah  \n  \nFor more information call EDA at 510-841-1229
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/green-dentistry-conference-2014/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141017T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141021T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155931Z
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SUMMARY:ScienceWriters 2014
DESCRIPTION:This joint meeting of the National Association of Science Writers and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing will feature a mix of professional development workshops\, briefings on the latest scientific research\, extensive networking opportunities\, and field trips. It is a meeting for science writers\, by science writers\, with content to appeal to the newest writers and seasoned professionals. \nApplications for travel fellowships are due Sept. 3. \nAt the meeting\, on Oct. 17\, there will be a mixer for science writers of all stripes to meet and talk. The primary aim is to engage minorities\, but everyone is welcome. On Oct. 18\, there will be an all-star panel of successful minority journalists to bring to light issues that uniquely affect their communities. Science writer Francie Diep will also present results from the first-ever survey of minority science writers. \nFor registration or more information\, visit ScienceWriters 2014.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/sciencewriters-2014/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141019T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141022T010000
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SUMMARY:LeadingAge Annual Meeting 2014
DESCRIPTION:The LeadingAge Annual Meeting is for non-profit and aging services professionals focused on supporting and empowering people to live as fully as possible as they age. \nThis conferences connects thousands of aging services professionals with over 150 in-depth education sessions spanning 10 professional disciplines. In addition to continuing education opportunities\, you can also visit the largest aging services marketplace to find the perfect business solutions to fit your organization’s needs.For more information\, learn about the conference’s continuing education sessions or see the schedule of events.  \nDate & location:October 19 – 22\, 2014Music City Center Nashville\, TN 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/leadingage-annual-meeting-2014/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141019T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141022T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155930Z
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SUMMARY:National Association of Home Care and Hospice Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The National Association of Home Care and Hospice Annual Meeting provides a glimpse into new technology\, updates on clinical protocols and management strategies relating to hospice and home care\, federal and state policies and future preparations for the millions who need — or will need — home health care and hospice services. Continuing education sessions will also cover topics such as how to lower your costs and increase ability to provide quality care\, and the latest expert advice on preparing for the future. \nClick here to register. \nDate & location:October 19 – 22\, 2014Phoenix Convention CenterPhoenix\, AZ 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-association-of-home-care-and-hospice-annual-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141022T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141024T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155928Z
CREATED:20231025T161658Z
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SUMMARY:National Forum on Hospitals\, Health Systems and Population Health
DESCRIPTION:The Affordable Care Act requires hospitals and health systems to advance the health of their communities through a new community health needs assessment. Never before has such a commitment to community wellness been required. \n \nThe Robert Wood Johnson Foundation will present the “National Forum on Hospitals\, Health Systems and Population Health: Partnerships to Build a Culture of Health\,” which focuses on how hospitals and health systems can collaborate to improve public health. Attendees will hear from experts and those on the ground who are using data in new ways; applying analytics and information technology; augmenting the traditional health care workforce with nontraditional workers\, such as community health workers; and employing new delivery and payment models. \nCo-chairs: \n•    David C. Colby—vice president\, Policy\, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation \n•    Susan Dentzer—senior policy adviser to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; health policy analyst\, The PBS NewsHour \nNotable speakers: \n•    John W. Bluford III—Truman Medical Centers \n•    Boris D. Lushniak—(invited) Acting United States Surgeon General \n•    Patrick Conway—Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services \n•    Karen Ignagni—America’s Health Insurance Plans \n•    Sister Carol Keehan—Catholic Health Association of the United States \n•    Risa Lavizzo-Mourey—Robert Wood Johnson Foundation \n•    Mark B. McClellan—Brookings Institution \n•    Anand K. Parekh—U.S. Department of Health and Human Services \n•    Nirav R. Shah—Kaiser Permanente Southern California \n RSVP: \nPlease email Will Walters at wwalters@gymr.com or call 202-745-5068. This event is free for media. A full agenda can be found here. \nDate & location:October 22-24 \nHyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill400 New Jersey Ave.\, NWWashington\, DC 20001
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-forum-on-hospitals-health-systems-and-population-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141024T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141026T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155928Z
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SUMMARY:North American Saliva Symposium
DESCRIPTION:This event brings together world leaders in salivary science and diagnostics. Researchers and providers from dentistry\, medicine and industry will meet to share ideas and discuss new salivary technologies that will improve human health. \nThe program will include panels on saliva genotyping\, neonatal salivate\, and using saliva to link oral health with systemic disease. \nKenote speakers: \n\n\nDavid Wong\, D.M.D.\, D.M.Sc.\, University of California-Los Angeles\, Director of the UCLA Center for Oral/Head and Neck Research \n\n\nDavid Walt\, Ph.D.\, Tufts University\, Founding Scientist\, Director\, and Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board of both Illumina\, Inc. and Quanterix Corporation  \n\n\nFrank Oppenheim\, D.M.D.\, C.A.G.S.\, Ph.D.\, internationally known periodontist and scientist in oral medicine \n\n\nDates:Oct. 24 – 26\, 2014 \nLocation:Tufts University School of Dental Medicinedowntown Boston\, MA  \nFor more information\, visit the North American Saliva Symposium\, or call 1-617-636-1468
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/north-american-saliva-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141026T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141029T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155927Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Stressors in Disease and Implications for Human Health
DESCRIPTION:Hear experts present new research on the ways that early-life exposures can shape adult health and vulnerability to disease. The international summit of Prenatal Programming and Toxicity (PPTOX IV) is sponsored by the Endocrine Society and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIH). Visit the PPTOX website to learn more.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/environmental-stressors-in-disease-and-implications-for-human-health/
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