BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Association of Health Care Journalists - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Association of Health Care Journalists X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://healthjournalism.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Association of Health Care Journalists REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153720Z UID:26652-1584579600-1584579600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:SciLine Media Briefing: Covering COVID-19\, with an opportunity for Q&A DESCRIPTION:Journalists covering the COVID-19 pandemic are facing the challenges of fast-changing information and limited access to expert sources. Many reporters without deep science backgrounds find themselves in uncharted terrain as they strive to provide accurate and actionable health information to their communities. Join us for an instructive briefing on best practices—and pitfalls to avoid—when covering COVID-19\, with tips from two veteran health and science reporters and perspective from a leader in the public health community. \nWHAT: SciLine Media Briefing: Covering COVID-19\, with an opportunity for Q&A \nWHEN: Thursday\, March 19\, at 2:00 PM ET \nWHO: \n\n\nDr. Georges Benjamin\, American Public Health Association \n\n\nCaroline Chen\, ProPublica \n\n\nLaura Helmuth\, The Washington Post \n\n\nSciLine Director Rick Weiss will moderate the briefing. \n\n\nRegister Here\nNOTE: This briefing is open only to members of the media. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/sciline-media-briefing-covering-covid-19-with-an-opportunity-for-qa/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200318T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200318T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153721Z UID:26651-1584493200-1584493200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Media Briefing on Coronavirus: KFF Experts Explore Public’s Views and Nation’s Response DESCRIPTION:At 1 p.m. ET Wednesday\, March 18\, KFF will hold a reporters-only web briefing with its key policy and public opinion experts to discuss the nation’s rapidly changing public and policy responses to contain the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic across the country and the world. \nThe briefing will include highlights from new KFF poll data tracking Americans’ concerns about the pandemic\, its impact on their lives\, and their trust in the government leaders and institutions seeking to contain it. KFF experts will also answer reporters’ questions about the national and international response\, including the federal role\, the steps states are taking\, with a special focus on access to testing and treatment and coverage and affordability challenges for the public. \nKFF Executive Vice President Larry Levitt will moderate and frame the discussion. \nThe web briefing will be open only to credentialed media who RSVP. Reporters will have the opportunity to submit questions for the panel during the Q&A segment. \n \nVisit our special coronavirus topic page for all KFF’s resources. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/media-briefing-on-coronavirus-kff-experts-explore-publicaes-views-and-nationaes-response/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200310T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200310T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153722Z UID:26646-1583802000-1583802000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Affordable Care Act Turns 10 DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to a SPECIAL HEALTH AFFAIRS BRIEFING \nTuesday\, March 10\, 2020 \n9 a.m.–1 pm ETW Hotel Washington515 15th Street NW\, Washington DC  20004 \nFollow live tweets @Health_Affairs\, and join the conversation with #aca10. \nRSVP TO ATTEND \nThe March 2020 issue of Health Affairs\, “The Affordable Care Act Turns 10\,” offers must-read analyses of the ACA. Authors explain the law’s effects on coverage\, cost\, health status\, and more. They also review the political and legal issues that have shaped implementation and consider what should come next. \nPlease join us for a March 10 briefing at the W Hotel in Washington DC\, when panels of authors and other experts will present their work and participate in a robust discussion of the topic including members of the audience.   \nPRESENTERS: \nDavid Blumenthal\, President\, The Commonwealth Fund \nMollyann Brodie\, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer\, Kaiser Family Foundation\, on “The Past\, Present\, And Possible Future Of Public Opinion On The Affordable Care Act” \nThomas Buchmueller\, Waldo O. Hildebrand Professor of Risk Management and Insurance and Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy\, University of Michigan School of Public Health\, on “The ACA’s Impact On Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Health Insurance Coverage And Access To Care” \nMelinda Buntin\, Mike Curb Professor and Chair\, Department of Health Policy\, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine\, “How The ACA Has Dented The Cost Curve” \nMichael E. Chernew\, Leonard D. Schaeffer Professor of Health Care Policy\, Department of Health Care Policy\, Harvard Medical School; Director\, Healthcare Markets and Regulation Lab\, Harvard Medical School\, on “Transforming Medicare Payment Systems: Progress Shaped By The ACA” \nSenator Jim Denning\, Majority Leader\, Kansas State Senate \nMarvin Figueroa\, Legislative Director\, Office of Governor Ralph Northam\, Virginia \nTim Jost\, Emeritus Professor at the Washington and Lee University School of Law\, on “ACA And The Courts: Litigation’s Effects On The Law’s Implementation And Beyond” \nLois K. Lee\, Senior Associate in Medicine\, Division of Emergency Medicine\, Boston Children’s Hospital; Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine\, Harvard Medical School on “Women’s Coverage\, Utilization\, Affordability\, And Health After The Affordable Care Act:  A Review Of The Literature” \nJulie Morita\, Executive Vice President\, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation \nDeborah Peikes \n\, Senior Fellow\, Mathematica\, on “The Changing Landscape Of Primary Care: Effects Of The ACA And Other Efforts Over The Past Decade” \nMai Pham\, Vice President\, Provider Alignment Solutions\, Anthem Inc. \nKosali Simon\, Herman B Wells Endowed Professor and Associate Vice Provost for Health Sciences\, Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs\, Indiana University\, on “How Have Affordable Care Act Insurance Expansions Affected Health Outcomes? Findings From The Literature” \nMichael Sparer\, Professor and Chair\, Department of Health Policy and Management\, Mailman School of Public Health\, Columbia University\, on “Federalism And The ACA:  Lessons For The 2020 Health Policy Debate” \nOthers to be announced \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \nHealth Affairs is grateful to The Commonwealth Fund and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and for their generous support of the March 2020 issue and briefing. \nQuestions should be emailed to events@healthaffairs.org. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-affordable-care-act-turns-10/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200306T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200306T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153725Z UID:26648-1583456400-1583456400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:How Are Cities and Counties Preparing for Coronavirus? DESCRIPTION:National Press Club\, 13th Floor\, 529 14th Street NW \nGeorge Roberts Jr.\, president-elect of the National Association of County and City Health Officials\, will discuss how county and city health officials across the country are preparing for the coronavirus. Roberts has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Northeast Texas Public Health District since November 2006 and has 35 years of healthcare experience\, mostly in hospital administration. Roberts will make brief remarks followed by a question-and-answer session.  This news conference will take place in the Club’s Zenger Room and is open to credentialed media and members of the National Press Club; however\, registration is required. \nContact: Joyce Frieden (AHCJ DC chapter member) j.frieden@medpagetoday.com. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/how-are-cities-and-counties-preparing-for-coronavirus/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200306T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200306T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153724Z UID:26649-1583456400-1583456400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:WHO Regional Director leads media briefing on COVID-19 in the Americas DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Friday 6 March\, from 1 pm to 1.30 pm EST \nWHERE: PAHO. 525 23rd St. NW\, Washington\, DC (Corner 23rd St. & Virginia Ave). Room C. And online here:  \n\nEnglish – https://vimeo.com/pahotv\nSpanish – https://vimeo.com/opstv\n\nDr. Carissa F. Etienne\, Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and WHO Regional Director for the Americas\, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa\, PAHO/WHO Assistant Director\, and Dr. Ciro Ugarte\, PAHO/WHO Director of Health Emergencies will hold an information session on the rapidly evolving situation of COVID-19 in the Region of the Americas and PAHO’s response to this public health emergency of international concern. \nHOW: Briefing will be held in person in Room C. Questions will follow. \nRSVP: To mediateam@paho.org (Please do so before 6 pm EST on Thursday 5 March). \nQuestions can be submitted via the comments section on each livestream link. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/who-regional-director-leads-media-briefing-on-covid-19-in-the-americas/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200221T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200221T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153727Z UID:26636-1582246800-1582246800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health Journalism 2020 fellowship deadline DESCRIPTION:AHCJ\, with the support of several health foundations\, is able to offer a number of fellowships to journalists for Health Journalism 2020. \nThe deadline is Feb. 21 at noon CT. \nTo improve your chance of being selected\, apply early. Fellowship selections will be announced the week after the deadline. \n\n\nAHCJ-California Health Journalism Fellowships \n\n\nAHCJ-Colorado Health Journalism Fellowships \n\n\nAHCJ-Missouri Health Journalism Fellowships \n\n\nAHCJ-New York Health Journalism Fellowships \n\n\nAHCJ-Ethnic Media Health Journalism Fellowships \n\n\nAHCJ-Academic Health Journalism Fellowships \n\n\nAHCJ-Rural Health Journalism Fellowships URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-journalism-2020-fellowship-deadline/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153728Z UID:26644-1582074000-1582074000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Perspectives on Health Policy from the U.S. Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Health DESCRIPTION:At a discussion hosted by the Alliance for Health Policy\, Admiral Brett P. Giroir\, M.D.\, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\, will provide an on the record briefing to reporters and respond to questions. \nClick here to register. \nTuesday\, Feb. 18\, 2020\, 9-10 a.m.  Washington\, D.C.1299 Pennsylvania Avenue\, NW (Office of APCO Worldwide) \nThis event is for credentialed members of the press. Please being a photo ID and credentials. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/perspectives-on-health-policy-from-the-u-s-health-and-human-services-assistant-secretary-for-health/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153729Z UID:26642-1582074000-1582074000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Understanding Surveys on Patient Safety Culture DESCRIPTION:2-2:50 p.m. ET \nAn overview from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality of the Surveys on Patient Safety Culture™ (SOPS™).  \nSpeakers will describe the SOPS program\, surveys\, supplemental items\, databases\, and resources available to users. They will also highlight what is new in 2020. \nSpeakers: \n\n\nCaren Ginsberg\, Ph.D.\, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality\, Rockville\, MD \n\n\nLaura Gray\, M.P.H.\, Westat\, Rockville\, MD   \n\n\nTheresa Famolaro\, M.P.S.\, M.S.\, M.B.A.\, Westat\, Rockville\, MD \n\n\nNaomi Yount\, Ph.D. (Moderator)\, Westat\, Rockville\, MD \n\n\nRegister \nSafetyCultureSurveys@westat.com or call 1-888-324-9749. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/understanding-surveys-on-patient-safety-culture/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153729Z UID:26645-1581987600-1581987600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Threats to Global Health and Biosecurity DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, Feb. 18\, 2020\, 12:30-1:30 p.m. EST \nCouncil on Foreign Relations 1777 F Street\, NWWashington\, DC 20006    \nThe Council on Foreign Relations will hold a briefing on the novel coronavirus and the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Speakers include Dr. Anthony Fauci\, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases\, and Robert P. Kadlec\, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The discussion will be moderated by Frances Fragos Townsend\, Executive Vice President\, Worldwide Government\, Legal and Business Affairs\, MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated; Former Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor to President George W. Bush; Member\, Board of Directors\, Council on Foreign Relations. \nTo RSVP\, contact: Susan Nelson\, 202.509.8594\, snelson@cfr.org URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/threats-to-global-health-and-biosecurity/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200211T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200211T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154112Z UID:26643-1581382800-1581382800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2019 Coronavirus: What We know\, What We’re Doing DESCRIPTION:Dr. Anne Schuchat\, principal deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\, will provide an update on the novel coronavirus outbreak. \nAs additional cases of the virus\, first identified in China in the city of Wuhan\, are confirmed in the United States\, Dr. Schuchat will outline the CDC’s ongoing response. \nThe press conference in the Club’s First Amendment Room\, “2019 Coronavirus: What We know\, What We’re Doing\,” is open to credentialed media and Club members free of charge. Registration is required. \nDr. Schuchat played key roles in CDC’s emergency responses to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic influenza\, the 2003 SARS outbreak in Beijing\, and the 2001 bioterrorist anthrax response. In addition\, she has worked on vaccine trials for meningitis\, pneumonia and Ebola. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2019-coronavirus-what-we-know-what-weaere-doing/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200211T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200211T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154114Z UID:26641-1581382800-1581382800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The New Coronavirus: The Next Pandemic? DESCRIPTION:Discussion with National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’ Anthony Fauci\, President Obama’s Ebola “czar” Ron Klain\, Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Nancy Messonnier\, moderated by Stat News’ Helen Branswell. \nRSVP here or call katya.wanzer@aspeninstitute.org. 202-736-5827 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-new-coronavirus-the-next-pandemic/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200210T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200210T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154115Z UID:26640-1581296400-1581296400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Covering Coronavirus: Expert Tips for Journalists and Health Care Communicators DESCRIPTION:6-7:30 p.m. ESTNational Press Club529 14th Street\, NW\, 13th Floor   \nPanel discussion organized by the NPC Journalism Institute and the NPC’s professional development team.  \nConfirmed speakers include: \n\n\nDr. Nancy Messonnier\, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases and the spokesperson for the CDC’s response to the current coronavirus crisis. \n\n\nAmanda McClelland\, registered nurse and senior vice president of Resolve to Save Lives’ Prevent Epidemics team. McClelland has extensive experience coordinating the Red Cross response to the 2014 Ebola epidemic in West Africa.  \n\n\nAnn Marie Pettis\, director of Infection Prevention for University of Rochester Medicine and the president-elect of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. Pettis worked as a volunteer health professional during the SARS epidemic in 2003. \n\n\nAndrew Siddons\, CQ Roll Call health policy reporter\, will moderate. Siddons has been covering the policy implications of coronavirus from Capitol Hill.  \n\n\n$5 for National Press Club members; $10 for general public available here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-coronavirus-expert-tips-for-journalists-and-health-care-communicators/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200210T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200210T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154115Z UID:26639-1581296400-1581296400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Containing the Coronavirus: Challenges to Thwarting the Outbreak DESCRIPTION:1:30-3:30 p.m. ESTHudson Institute\, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave.\, Suite 400 \nThe Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense and the Hudson Institute will host a panel discussion on the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and how the US can response to the growing outbreak effectively. Speakers include: Former Sen Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.)\, co-chair of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefences\, Tim Morrison and Eric Brown\, fellows at the Hudson Institute\, Dr. William Karesh\, EcoHealth Alliance\, Julie Gerberding\, executive Vice President of Merck\, Dr. Daniel Chertow\, head of the National Institute of Health’s emerging pathogens section. \nMedia welcome\, RSVP to steve@SRAcommunications.com  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/containing-the-coronavirus-challenges-to-thwarting-the-outbreak/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200127T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200127T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154118Z UID:26635-1580086800-1580086800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Social Determinants of Health: Technology and Workforce Approaches DESCRIPTION:Jan. 27\, 1-2:30 p.m. ET \nThe social determinants of health – defined as the conditions in which people are born\, grow\, live\, work and age – influence 50% of health outcomes. Recognizing that addressing unmet social needs can have an outsized impact in improving health\, leaders are leveraging technology and nonmedical professionals to meet people where they are. \nThis webinar will explore: \n\n\nA national initiative bringing together public health stakeholders to systematically implement and sustain social determinants of health efforts \n\n\nAn innovative federal model testing whether addressing health-related social needs of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries improves outcomes \n\n\nHow a health plan is partnering with social workers to help patients with housing\, transportation\, utilities and more \n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\nKaren DeSalvo\, National Alliance to Impact Social Determinants of Health \n\n\nRivka Friedman\, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation \n\n\nAlan Gilbert\, Anthem \n\n\nKelli Tice Wells\, Florida Blue \n\n\nDraft agenda and registration. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/social-determinants-of-health-technology-and-workforce-approaches/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154120Z UID:26637-1579136400-1579136400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:SciLine media briefing: Fit to eat? Insects\, algae and cultured meat DESCRIPTION:  \nWhat foods will fill our dinner plates in the years and decades ahead? Restaurants and grocery stores are already beefing up their stocks of plant-based “meat” products and advances in cellular agriculture promise to further enhance the quality of actual\, lab-grown meat. Elsewhere\, scientists are studying ways to better tap Earth’s abundant resources of protein-rich insects and conjuring new approaches to sustainably farm nutritious seaweed. \nSciLine’s next media briefing will cover emerging research that is driving the development of consumable algae\, insects\, and cultured meat—and how factors such as taste\, nutrition\, public perception\, and environmental impact may influence their acceptance as foods. This web-based briefing can be viewed on your computer or phone\, so you can watch and ask questions from anywhere. \nThe briefing is open only to members of the media\, who must register in advance. There will be an opportunity for Q&A. Speakers include the following: \n\n\nDr. Julie Lesnik\, Assistant Professor of Anthropology\, Wayne State University \n\n\nDr. Kate Krueger\, Research Director\, New Harvest \n\n\nDr. Denise Skonberg\, Associate Professor of Food Science\, University of Maine \n\n\nSciLine Director Rick Weiss will moderate the briefing \n\n\nMedia contact: SciLine: sciline@aaas.org \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: Thursday\, January 16\, at 2:00 PM ET \nLocation: Online \nHow to Attend: Register at the SciLine website here. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/sciline-media-briefing-fit-to-eat-insects-algae-and-cultured-meat/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200113T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200113T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154120Z UID:26631-1578877200-1578877200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Webcast - The Future of National Health Insurance: Debates During a U.S. Presidential Election Year DESCRIPTION:Monday\, Jan. 13\, live webcast at noon ET\nThe Democratic Presidential debates have surfaced two very different visions for the future of national insurance in the U.S. One is building on the Affordable Care Act enacted in 2010 by adding major changes\, including allowing individuals to voluntarily purchase Medicare or another public option plan. The other is to enact a new\, all-governmental health insurance program – Medicare for All. What are the issues and implications for the U.S. of choosing either of these two paths? \nNew York Times health care journalist Margot Sanger-Katz will moderate a panel discussion about the future of national health insurance in the United States. No registration is required to watch the event online. Send questions in advance to theforum@hsph.harvard.edu. The panel members will be Robert Blendon\, professor of health policy and political analysis\, at the  Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Phil Ellis\, president of Ellis Health Policy\, and Sara Collins\, vice president of the Commonwealth Fund. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webcast-the-future-of-national-health-insurance-debates-during-a-u-s-presidential-election-year/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154122Z UID:26624-1577840400-1577840400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:ACA coverage starts for people who enrolled for 2020 DESCRIPTION: 2020 coverage starts for consumbers who have paid their first premium. \nDates and deadlines. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aca-coverage-starts-for-people-who-enrolled-for-2020/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191219T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191219T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154123Z UID:26627-1576717200-1576717200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Rapid Response Webinar: Fifth Circuit Ruling on the Affordable Care Act DESCRIPTION:On Dec. 18\, 2019\, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit released its long-awaited ruling on the Affordable Care Act. This webinar will help the audience understand the ruling and what to expect in the coming weeks and months from the courts\, Congress\, and the health care market. \nSpeakers: \nKatie Keith\, J.D.\, MPH\, Faculty\, Georgetown University Law Center \nRodney L. Whitlock\, Ph.D.\, M.A.\, Vice President\, McDermott Consulting \nModerator: Sarah J. Dash\, MPH\, President and CEO\, Alliance for Health Policy \nThursday\, December 19\, 11-11:45 a.m. ET   \n***This virtual webinar is open to the public *** \nAccess the event page here: http://allh.us/jUAX URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/rapid-response-webinar-fifth-circuit-ruling-on-the-affordable-care-act/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154124Z UID:26616-1576544400-1576544400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2019 Leapfrog Group Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner DESCRIPTION:Each year\, The Leapfrog Group gathers its key stakeholders and constituents for its December Annual Meeting to discuss current topics\, issues and trends in health care safety and quality. The Annual Meeting is followed by the Leapfrog Awards Dinner to recognize the highest performing hospitals on the Leapfrog Hospital Survey. \nThis Year’s Theme is Patient Safety: Lights\, Camera\, Action! \nThis year’s Annual Meeting will focus on the HBO documentary BLEED OUT. This award-winning documentary tells the story of filmmaker and comedian Steve Burrows whose mother experienced a series of tragic medical errors while undergoing a routine operation which left her in a coma with permanent brain damage. \nThis documentary shines a light on patient safety\, inspiring consumer groups\, health care leaders\, purchasers and payors to demand change. This meeting brings us together to turbocharge the movement. \nSteve Burrows is the keynote speaker for the 2019 Leapfrog Annual Meeting and his documentary will be screened for attendees over lunch. \nGet tickets and learn more. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2019-leapfrog-group-annual-meeting-and-awards-dinner/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154125Z UID:26623-1576371600-1576371600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Final day of Open Enrollment Period for ACA market coverage in 2020 DESCRIPTION:After this date\, consumers can enroll or change plans only if they qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Plans sold during Open Enrollment start January 1\, 2020. \nDates and deadlines for 2020 health insurance URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/final-day-of-open-enrollment-period-for-aca-market-coverage-in-2020/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191209T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191209T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154127Z UID:26610-1575853200-1575853200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:LinkedIn for Journalists Webinar for Premium Membership DESCRIPTION:The LinkedIn For Journalists program is an opportunity to learn the value of LinkedIn and how journalists can leverage the platform to further and amplify their stories. Learn how LinkedIn can help you find and contact the right sources\, build your profile and stay on top of trends. Build community by connecting with our Journalist community on LinkedIn. Those who attend the webinar will receive a LinkedIn Premium Membership for 12 months following the webinar. \n  \nMedia contact: Leonna Spilman\, LinkedIn Corporate Communications at journalisttraining@linkedin.com \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: 12/9/19\, 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET \nLocation: Online \nRegistration Opens: Mid-October; closes 48 hours prior to event. \nHow to Attend: \nJournalist must apply in advance on this page\, which will open registrations in mid-October. The online application closes 48 hours prior to event\, though registration is recommended at least one week before the event. Those who cannot attend the webinar in real time will receive a link valid for 24 hours to view the recording. Questions can be sent to journalisttraining@linkedin.com. For more information on the LinkedIn for Journalists program\, see their webpage here. Journalists can also join the LinkedIn for Journalists group here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/linkedin-for-journalists-webinar-for-premium-membership/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191201T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191201T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154128Z UID:26625-1575162000-1575162000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:World AIDS Day DESCRIPTION:World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV\, to show support for people living with HIV\, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988\, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. \nApproximately 37.9 million people across the globe were living with HIV/AIDS in 2018. In 2016\, nearly half of people in the United States (US) and dependent areas living with diagnosed HIV were aged 50 and older. Though new HIV diagnoses are declining among people aged 50 and older\, around 1 in 6 HIV diagnoses in 2017 were in this group\, according to the CDC. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-aids-day-5/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154133Z UID:26619-1573606800-1573606800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Telebriefing: New CDC Antibiotic Resistance Threats Report DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, Nov. 13\, 12 pm EST\, Media briefing via phone \nAntibiotic-resistant (AR) bacteria and fungi cause more than 2.8 million infections and 35\,000 deaths in the United States each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will give updates on the continued threat of antibiotic resistance in the United States. Leading the telebriefing will be Robert R Redfield\, M.D.\, Director\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Michael Craig\, MPP\, Antibiotic Resistance Coordination and Strategy Unit\, CDC \nDial-In  Media: 888-795-0855\, Non-Media: 888-390-0851\, INTERNATIONAL: 1-630-395-0173\, PASSCODE: CDC Media URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/telebriefing-new-cdc-antibiotic-resistance-threats-report/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154134Z UID:26615-1573606800-1573606800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:NIHCM Webinar on Rural Health Disparities DESCRIPTION:The  National Institute for Health Care Management holds a webinar on disparities in rural health areas – including by addressing social determinants of health\, and more use of telemedicine. \nSpeakers include Cara James from CMS\, Mark Jansen from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield\, Bob Morrow\, Health Care Service Corporation\, Carrie Henning-Smith\, University of Minnesota. \nRegister here: https://www.nihcm.org/event-registration \nNov. 13\, 2:-3:30 pm EST URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nihcm-webinar-on-rural-health-disparities/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154135Z UID:26608-1573002000-1573002000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Perils and Promises of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Business DESCRIPTION:The Bander Center for Medical Business Ethics will hold a conference that will share research\, analysis and debates about a topic that is nearly hidden from our lives\, but will certainly help define our civilization in the years ahead. This will bring together leaders in business\, law\, technology\, and bioethics.  \nAmong the sessions to be offered: \n\n\nThe Current State and Future of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare \n\n\nPrecision Health: Faster Research\, More Cures\, Healthier Communities \n\n\nAI: Opportunities With a Hint of Skepticism \n\n\nReal Time Artificial Intelligence Algorithm in Healthcare: Benefits and Risks \n\n\nThe Legal Framework for AI and Healthcare \n\n\nData\, Context\, and Bias in Health-Care Artificial Intelligence \n\n\nThe Ethis of AI in Health Care \n\n\nDiscerning What Matters: Artificial Intelligence and Medical Judgement \n\n\nCreating Space for AI in Healthcare: How Patients Weigh the Trade-offs \n\n\nGet more information and register here. \nThere is a special registration code available for media passes – Click here to get that code. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-perils-and-promises-of-artificial-intelligence-in-healthcare-and-business/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191104T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191104T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154136Z UID:26612-1572829200-1572829200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Dialogues and Discourse in Science and Society: Science and the Social License DESCRIPTION:On November 4\, the UC Davis John Muir Institute of the Environment and World Food Center are teaming up to host Dialogues and Discourse in Science and Society: Science and the Social License\, a dynamic conference that will use climate change policy and genetic engineering as case studies to investigate why public opinion diverges from scientific discovery and what we can do to bridge the innovation gap.  All are welcome\, there is no cost to attend. \nThe world’s population is expanding\, food demands are rising\, and climate risks are becoming more disruptive. Scientific advancements can be utilized to solve these existential threats\, but misinformation and discouraging public opinion prevent these solutions from being brought to light. \nHow do we close the growing gap between scientific innovation and public acceptance? \nThis day-long conference will feature perspectives and panel dialogues from scientists\, communicators\, psychologists\, and subject-matter experts\, bringing together diverse stakeholders to discuss the relationship between science\, culture\, and policy. \nJoin the UC Davis John Muir Institute of the Environment and World Food Center for Dialogues and Discourse in Science and Society: Science and the Social License \nMonday\, November 4 \nUC Davis Conference Center \n8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (reception to follow) URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/dialogues-and-discourse-in-science-and-societya-science-and-the-social-license/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T174525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155134Z UID:26576-1572397200-1572397200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Hearing on the Conscience rule DESCRIPTION:Hearing in San Francisco in the Northern District of California on the Trump administration’s “Conscience rule” – which critics calls the “denial of medical care” rule. The court has barred implementation of the rule until Nov. 22. The Oct 30 hearing is at  8 am (local time) URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/hearing-on-the-conscience-rule/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T175150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154137Z UID:26613-1571878800-1571878800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Capitol Hill Briefing on Antimicrobial Resistance and the CDC AMR Challenge DESCRIPTION:Oct. 24\, noon to 1 pm EST\, Washington DC\nThe Infectious Diseases Society of America will moderate a briefing on advances to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will also release results of AMR Challenge – an effort to reduce antimicrobial resistance. Panelists will highlight why antibiotic resistance is a major health threat and how research and partnerships are leading the charge to curb this public health crisis. \nPanelists include:  \nMichael Craig\, Senior Advisor\, Antibiotic Resistance Coordination and Strategy Unit\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) \nRobin Patel\, MD\, Professor of Medicine and Professor of Microbiology\, the Elizabeth P. and Robert E. Allen Professor of Individualized Medicine\, Chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology\, and Director of the Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory\, Mayo Clinic; President\, American Society for Microbiology\, Susan Van Meter\, Executive Director\, AdvaMedDx\, Kalvin Yu\, MD\, Medical Director\, Medical Informatics\, BD AMR \nAddress: 485 Russell Senate Office Building\,  \nMedia can call: Robert Shalett\, Research!America\, Director of Communications\, rshalett@researchamerica.org or 571-482-2737 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/capitol-hill-briefing-on-antimicrobial-resistance-and-the-cdc-amr-challenge/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T174951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154137Z UID:26604-1571792400-1571792400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Addressing Health Disparities in the LGBTQ Community DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ individuals face health disparities linked to stigma and discrimination. These disparities are exacerbated when people are unable to access care or are uncomfortable asking providers for the treatment they need. Rates of mental health disorders\, substance use disorders\, and suicide are higher among LGBTQ populations\, but culturally competent health care can make a difference. \nWith the right tools and training\, providers and community partners can build more inclusive environments for LGBTQ individuals inside and outside the doctor’s office.  \nThis webinar will explore: \n\n\nThe demographics and health care needs of the LGBTQ population \n\n\nBarriers to high quality health care for LGBTQ people and proposed solutions \n\n\nA toolkit designed to train medical school students and current providers on clinical skills for inclusive care \n\n\nNew national survey data on LGBT teen mental health and the role of crisis responders in supplementing the health care system \n\n\nFeaturing\n\n\nAlex Keuroghlian\, National LGBT Health Education Center \n\n\nJennifer Potter\, Harvard Medical School \n\n\nSusan Sawning\, University of Louisville School of Medicine \n\n\nChris Bright\, The Trevor Project \n\n\n  \n  \nA draft agenda is available. Register here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/addressing-health-disparities-in-the-lgbtq-community/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T010000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150006 CREATED:20231103T174633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155134Z UID:26581-1571619600-1571619600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Deadline to apply: AHCJ Reporting Fellowships on Health Care Performance DESCRIPTION:The AHCJ Reporting Fellowships on Health Care Performance is a yearlong program allowing journalists to pursue a significant reporting project related to the U.S. health care system. It can be local or national in scope\, or a little of both — say an aspect of the Affordable Care Act playing out in your community or subject specialty\, or the impact of particular evidence-based treatments on health outcomes\, or an analysis of a health care organization’s performance\, using public data sets. Fellows pursue the projects with the support of their newsrooms or freelance outlets\, which commit to publish or air the work. \nThe application deadline is noon CT on Oct. 21\, 2019. More information is available here. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/deadline-to-apply-ahcj-reporting-fellowships-on-health-care-performance-2/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR