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SUMMARY:Social Determinants of Health Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Social Determinants of Health Symposium\, Johns Hopkins Office of the Provost\, is an annual\, day-long event that brings together national experts\, local community leaders\, city residents\, and faculty and students from Baltimore colleges and universities to examine a pressing topic related to the root causes of health.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/social-determinants-of-health-symposium-2/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190502T010000
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SUMMARY:STEM on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:On April 2\, 4:30-7 p.m. in the Russell Senate Caucus Room – there will be an excellent opportunity to meet the leaders of 44 health and science organizations. STEM of the Hill kicks-off their 24th annual Congressional outreach. Free and open to the public. \nParticipants in Congressional Visits Day provide a first-hand account of the impact of their work from a grass-roots perspective and show that individuals are the foundation of the federal S&T endeavor. CVD 2018 will also provide many organizations with a vehicle to conduct a Washington visit program at a fraction of the cost of any individual effort.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/stem-on-the-hill/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190429T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190429T010000
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SUMMARY:CDC Briefing on Measles for Media
DESCRIPTION:April 29\, 10 a.m. EST \nThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Robert Redfield\, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar\, Adm. Brett Giroir\, HHS Assistant Secretary for Health\, Dr. Anne Schuchat\, Principal Deputy Director\, CDC\, Dr. Nancy Messonnier\, Director\, CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases\, will discuss the latest measles case counts in the United States — and the importance of on-time vaccination and being vaccinated to protect against measles before international travel — as part of National Infant Immunization Week. \nMedia call: 888-390-1048\, International: 1-630-395-0198\, Passcode: CDC MEDIA  \nA transcript will be available following the briefing at CDC’s web site: www.cdc.gov/media.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cdc-briefing-on-measles-for-media/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120304
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SUMMARY:Right Care\, Right Patient\, Right Time: The Role of Comparative Effectiveness Research
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 17\,  \nNoon – 1:30 p.m. \nDirksen Senate Office Building\, Room G-5050 Constitution Ave NE Washington\, DC \nComplimentary lunch and networking will begin at 11:30 a.m. \nTHIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC \nPanelists will be speaking on the record. \nIt’s no secret that the practice of medicine is complex. Comparative effectiveness research (CER) has offered an approach to evaluate the outcomes of different health care methods and identify which treatments matter most to patients. Comparative effectiveness research has the potential to inform broader health care policy conversations on value\, costs\, and delivery system reform.This briefing will inform attendees about the purpose and perspectives surrounding comparative effectiveness research\, including how researchers conduct CER studies and how various stakeholders may utilize the results. Panelists will also explore the current CER policy landscape. \nPanelists \n\n\nAlfiee M. Breland-Noble\, Ph.D.\, MHSc\,  Project Director\, African American Knowledge Optimized for Mindfully-Healthy Adolescents (AAKOMA)\, Center for Trauma and the Community\, Georgetown Medical Center \n\n\nJohn Bulger\, D.O.\, MBA\, Chief Medical Officer\, Geisinger Health Plan \n\n\nEleanor Perfetto\, M.S.\, Ph.D.\, Senior Vice President\, Strategic Initiatives\, National Health Council \n\n\n Sean Tunis\, M.D.\, M.Sc.\, Founder and Senior Strategic Advisor\, Center for Medical Technology Policy \n\n\nGail R. Wilensky\, Ph.D.\, Senior Fellow\, Project HOPE \n\n\nModerated by: Sarah J. Dash\, MPH\, President and CEO\, Alliance for Health Policy \n\n\n**The panel may change due to the addition of speakers** \n  \nYou will need to go through security to enter the building. \nPlease register by Tuesday\, April 16\, 2019 at 4 p.m. to ensure the availability of event materials. \n  \nThis event was made possible by a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/right-care-right-patient-right-time-the-role-of-comparative-effectiveness-research/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190412T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190412T010000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161148Z
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SUMMARY:Cancer Care at the Crossroads Summit 2019
DESCRIPTION:CCX 2019 will bring together leaders from providers\, academic medical centers\, health plans\, pharma companies\, genomics centers\, media\, and advocacy groups from the U.S. and Europe to discuss the most challenging issues facing cancer care today.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cancer-care-at-the-crossroads-summit-2019/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T010000
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CREATED:20231103T174407Z
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SUMMARY:Examining How the VA Evaluates TBI for Veterans’ Compensation - New Report April 10
DESCRIPTION:Between 2000 and 2018\, more than 380\,000 military personnel were diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI)\, which has been an increasing cause of injury and disability in the military since the Iraq and Afghanistan wars began. \nVeterans with service-related TBI can seek monthly monetary benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through a six-step process that assigns compensation based on the severity of their disability. A new report from the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine provides recommendations to the VA to improve the quality of its disability determination process for TBI. The report\, “Evaluation of the Disability Determination Process for Traumatic Brain Injury in Veterans\,” assesses the credentials and training that health care providers need to diagnose TBI; the adequacy of the VA’s diagnostic tools and protocols; and the transparency of the adjudication process. \nAdvance copies of the report will be available to reporters only starting at noon EDT on Tuesday\, April 9. \nThe report is embargoed and not for public release before 11 a.m. EDT on Wednesday\, April 10. \n Reporters who wish to obtain copies should contact the Office of News and Public Information at tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/examining-how-the-va-evaluates-tbi-for-veteransae-compensation-new-report-april-10/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190405T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190405T010000
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SUMMARY:Vaping and health
DESCRIPTION:The FDA recently reported that more than 20 percent of high-school-aged children used e-cigarettes\, or “vaped”\, in 2018 – a nearly 80% increase from the previous year – and recent studies estimate that more than 10 million U.S. adults regularly vape. As the popularity of e-cigarettes soars\, the lack of regulatory standards\, dearth of science\, and aggressive industry-led marketing campaigns have raised concerns about the potential health risks of vaping and questions about whether it is a safer alternative to traditional smoking. \nSciLine’s next media briefing will cover what scientists know about the health effects of e-cigarettes\, their efficacy as a smoking-cessation aide\, and emerging research on the links between vaping and addiction. This briefing will be web-based and accessible via telephone or computer\, so you can attend and ask questions from wherever you are. \nThe panelists: \n\n\nDr. Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin\, Yale School of Medicine \n\n\nDr. Nancy Rigotti\, Massachusetts General Hospital\, Harvard Medical School \n\n\nDr. Jessica Barrington-Trimis\, Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California \n\n\nRead the panelist biographies. \nRegister for the briefing\, Apr 5\, 2 p.m. ET.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/vaping-and-health/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T010000
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SUMMARY:Patient stories: End of Life to Transplant to Community Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:A wealth of knowledge is hidden inside every health story. Our work is to empower patients to become leaders\, promoting health in their communities. Learn the process of how we work with a single patient\, and through technology\, turn their story into a movement to improve community health. \nDr. Martin Cadeiras is a heart failure and heart transplant cardiologist\, offering care for patients with advanced and rare heart diseases. He has a special interest in the emerging field of precision medicine and the use of technology to improve health care access and delivery. \nJoining the conversation with Dr. Cadeiras are Diego Silva\, a computer scientist and postdoctoral researcher in the Division of Cardiology\, Department of Internal Medicine\, and Miriam Morena\, a community leader who will share stories of her health experiences to raise awareness about organ donation and transplantation. \nWHEN | THURSDAY\, MARCH 28\, 2019 | 6 – 8 p.m. \nWHERE | OLD SOUL @ FORTY ACRES | 3434 Broadway\, Sacramento\, CA 95817 \nOpen to all. Free admission and light refreshments. \nFor questions contact: Fatima T. Malik\, CEnR Specialist | (916) 703-9138 | ftmalik@ucdavis.edu
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/patient-stories-end-of-life-to-transplant-to-community-empowerment/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190306T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190306T010000
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SUMMARY:U.S. Congressional Valley Fever Task Force briefing
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 6 at 2 p.m. EST at H-204\, U.S. Capitol building \nRep. Kevin McCarthy\, Co-Chair of the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force\, will hold a roundtable with lawmakers\, Valley Fever researchers\, patient advocates\, doctors\, and scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institutes of Health (NIH). Press is invited to attend. To attend in person\, send an email to: brittany.martinez@mail.house.gov \nFor those who cannot attend in person\, there will be livestreaming of the event available.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/u-s-congressional-valley-fever-task-force-briefing/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T010000
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CREATED:20231103T174320Z
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SUMMARY:Bloodstream Infections In Hospitals - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Update
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday March 5\, 2019\, 12:00 PM EST. \nCall in for Media only: 888-795-0855. Passcode: CDC Media \nCDC Principal Deputy Director Anne Schuchat will review the latest findings on bloodstream infections contracted in U.S. health facilities and what more can be done to prevent them. This study\, embargoed until 1 p.m.\, March 5\, finds that nearly 20\,000 people die annually from bloodstream infections contracted at U.S. health facilities. \nCDC Media contact information: \nmedia@cdc.gov\n(404) 639-3286 (9:00 am – 6:00 pm)(770) 488-7100 (After Hours) \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/bloodstream-infections-in-hospitals-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-update/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T010000
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CREATED:20231103T174319Z
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SUMMARY:National Hospital Price Transparency Conference
DESCRIPTION:Learn the results of the first national hospital price transparency study in the U.S.\, hear from speakers\, participate in breakout sessions regarding value-based payment options\, and engage in health plan and employer panel discussions. \nThis one-day event focuses on the results of the first national hospital price transparency study in the U.S. which publicly notes commercial inpatient and outpatient hospital prices by hospital name. This study\, conducted by RAND Corporation\, reports commercial hospital prices paid as a percent of what Medicare paid for the same services\, thus making these relative prices comparable across the country. \nView agenda and speakers. \nRegistration is free and includes breakfast\, lunch\, and break time refreshments. \nThe National Hospital Price Transparency conference is sponsored by the Employers’ Forum of Indiana with a generous grant from the National Institute for Health Care Reform.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-hospital-price-transparency-conference/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120304
CREATED:20231103T174310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161157Z
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SUMMARY:Health Affairs briefing: Consumers and Health
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 5\, 2019 \n9 am – 12:30 pm ET \nNational Press Club – Washington\, DC \nFollow live tweets from the briefing @Health_Affairs\, and join the conversation with #hcconsumer. This briefing will be webcast. \nThe March 2019 issue of Health Affairs contains an expansive look at consumers’ perceptions of and perspectives on their role in the health care system.  Areas examined include:  \n•            Patient engagement in choosing plans\, providers\, and treatment \n•            Payment and benefit models that encourage and support consumer participation \n•            Consumer roles in research\, organization\, and governance of the health care system \nJoin our March 5 briefing at the National Press Club in Washington\, DC when authors will present their work and participate in a robust discussion of consumerism with the audience.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-affairs-briefing-consumers-and-health/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190304T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190304T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120304
CREATED:20231103T174320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161158Z
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SUMMARY:Webcast: Why Are More U.S. Mothers Dying and What Can Be Done?
DESCRIPTION:Why Are More U.S. Mothers Dying and What Can Be Done? Presented jointly with PRI’s The World & WGBH \nMaternal mortality dropped by almost half over the last 25 years around the world. However\, in startling contrast\, deaths related to pregnancy and childbirth doubled in the United States between 2000 and 2014\, putting the nation second-to-last in maternal mortality among countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Further\, pernicious racial disparities mean that black women in the United States face a deeply distressing three- to four-times higher risk of pregnancy-related deaths. What factors are driving these increases and disparities? What changes will narrow the survival gap between white and black women? How can health care systems more effectively prevent complications and poor outcomes? And how can mothers themselves and their communities be agents for change for a more equitable and safe delivery of the next generation?  \n Live webcast on Monday\, March 4\, 2019 Noon-1pm ET An on-demand video will be posted after the event. \n\n\nWays to Watch \n\n\nForumHSPH.org \n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/Forumhsph \n\n\nHarvard Chan YouTube \n\n\nPeople can send questions to the panelists ahead of time and also engage on Twitter.  \nSend our panelists questions in advance to theforum@hsph.harvard.edu.  \n We’ll be conducting a live chat on The Forum’s Deaths from Pregnancy and Childbirth: Why Are More U.S. Mothers Dying and What Can Be Done?website \n Tweet us @ForumHSPH #USmaternalmortality \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webcast-why-are-more-u-s-mothers-dying-and-what-can-be-done/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120304
CREATED:20231103T174309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161200Z
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SUMMARY:Medi-Cal Explained: An Overview of Program Basics
DESCRIPTION:Medi-Cal is the foundation of California’s health care safety net and a major component of the state’s budget. It covers nearly half of California’s children and residents with disabilities\, one in five California workers\, and more than a million California seniors. \nCalifornia has a new governor\, as well as new representatives in the State Senate and State Assembly. Together\, these leaders are tasked with providing oversight of the Medi-Cal program and for making policy decisions about its direction. Among the issues they’ll need to address are ensuring the program is strong and sustainable for the millions of Californians who rely on it for coverage\, continuing to focus on the future of care integration and delivery system transformation pilots that are currently financed through the state’s Section 1115 waiver\, which expires in 2020\, and making sure the state is getting the best value from its managed care program. \nUnderstanding the policy and programmatic issues facing Medi-Cal requires knowledge of the basics of the program. In this briefing\, the first in a series sponsored by CHCF\, experts will provide an overview of Medi-Cal\, including the people it serves and the services it provides\, as well as the organization\, oversight\, and financing of the program. Jennifer Kent\, director of the Department of Health Care Services\, will also offer thoughts about its future. \nSpeakers \n\n\nJacey Cooper\, Senior Advisor\, Health Care Programs\, California Department of Health Care Services \n\n\nAssmaa Elayyat\, Senior Policy Analyst\, County Welfare Directors Association \n\n\nScott Graves\, Director of Research\, California Budget and Policy Center \n\n\nLindy Harrington\, Deputy Director\, Health Care Financing\, California Department of Health Care Services \n\n\nDeborah Kelch\, Executive Director\, Insure the Uninsured Project \n\n\nJennifer Kent\, Director\, California Department of Health Care Services \n\n\nChris Perrone\, Director\, Improving Access\, CHCF \n\n\nKristof Stremikis\, Director\, Market Analysis and Insight\, CHCF \n\n\nMargaret Tatar\, Principal\, Health Management Associates \n\n\nTuesday\, Feb. 12\n10 a.m. -2p.m.\nSacramento Masonic Temple\, 1123 J Street\, Sacramento\n\nThere will be a webcast and\, on Feb. 9\, the California Health Care Foundation will publish a series of documents (called Medi-Cal Explained). \n\nGet more information and register here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/medi-cal-explained-an-overview-of-program-basics/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190205T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190205T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120304
CREATED:20231103T174308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155239Z
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SUMMARY:Defending Against Bioterrorism
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 5\, 2019 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. \nMembers and former members of Congress and Trump administration official discuss federal biodefense efforts. Participants will share their experiences regarding the current threat environment\, research and development programs\, the Defense Department’s biodefense policies\, and implementation of the National Biodefense Strategy. \nSpeakers include: \n\n\nRep. Jim Langevin (D-RI) – Chairman\, House Subcommittee on Intelligence\, Emerging Threats and Capabilities; Committee on Armed Services \n\n\nDerek Maurer\, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction\, Department of Defense. \n\n\nAttendees can watch a live stream of the meeting or attend in person at: 1777 F Street\, NW\, Washington DC 20006. Register here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/defending-against-bioterrorism/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190125T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190125T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120304
CREATED:20231103T174234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155241Z
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SUMMARY:Too Much Medicine: Addressing Inappropriate Care
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Jan. 25\, 1-2:30 p.m. ET \nPhysicians estimate that more than 20 percent of medical care is unnecessary\, and it can cause serious patient harm. Surgical procedures can increase the risk of complications and overprescribing can lead to drug addiction\, as demonstrated by the opioid crisis. Inappropriate care also comes at a considerable cost: a staggering $265 billion per year. \nInitiatives like Choosing Wisely and Practicing Wisely seek to curb unnecessary medical treatments and spending. In this webinar\, speakers will discuss: \n•            Research exposing the prevalence of inappropriate care\, like excessive screenings and lab tests \n•            Strategies to improve patient\, provider\, and payer understanding of what is appropriate care \n•            A successful model for partnering with physicians to implement Practicing Wisely’s Appropriate Use Measures \n•            The importance of considering appropriate use in quality & value-based payment programs \nSpeakers: \n\n\nMarty Makary\, Johns Hopkins Medicine \n\n\nMichael Drescher\, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee \n\n\nTy Gluckman\, Providence Heart and Vascular Institute \n\n\nLucy Liu\, Practicing Wisely and Oliver Wyman \n\n\nRegister Now \nA draft agenda is available on our website. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/too-much-medicine-addressing-inappropriate-care/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190114T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190114T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120304
CREATED:20231103T174233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155244Z
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SUMMARY:Final deadline: Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism
DESCRIPTION:Entries can include a wide range of health coverage including public health\, consumer health\, medical research\, the business of health care and health ethics. The contest was created by journalists for journalists and is not influenced or funded by commercial or special-interest groups. The final deadline is 1 p.m. ET on Jan. 14. \nLearn more and enter here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/final-deadline-awards-for-excellence-in-health-care-journalism/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181216T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181216T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120304
CREATED:20231103T174137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155245Z
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SUMMARY:Integrating Dental and General Health Through Health Literacy Practices
DESCRIPTION:This workshop\, convened by NASEM’s Roundtable on Health Literacy\,  will explore research related to the integration of oral and general health through health literacy practices that increase awareness in both patients and providers. The program will include the presentation of the commissioned paper “Integrating Oral Health\, Primary Care\, and Health Literacy: Considerations for Health Professional Practice\, Education\, and Policy.” \n9 a.m.-5 p.m. \nKeck Center of the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine500 5th Street NWRoom 100Washington\, DC 20001 \nClick here for registration information or to view the webcast. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/integrating-dental-and-general-health-through-health-literacy-practices/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120304
CREATED:20231103T174217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155246Z
UID:26535-1544749200-1544749200@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:AHCJ awards early-bird deadline
DESCRIPTION:Since 2004\, the Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism have recognized the best health reporting in print\, broadcast and online media. \nEntries can include a wide range of health coverage including public health\, consumer health\, medical research\, the business of health care and health ethics. The contest was created by journalists for journalists and is not influenced or funded by commercial or special-interest groups. \nNew this year! We have added a “student” category. \nDeadlines\nEarly-bird: Dec. 14\, 1 p.m. ET \nFinal: Jan. 14\, 1 p.m. ET \nLearn how to submit your entries.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ahcj-awards-early-bird-deadline/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120304
CREATED:20231103T172536Z
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SUMMARY:Health plans and homelessness
DESCRIPTION:  \n1 p.m. EST \nThe Alliance of Community Health Plans hosts a webinar on tackling homelessness\, with specific emphasis on the work of  community-based\, nonprofit health plans. Speakers include representatives from CareOregon\, UPMC Health Plan\, HealthPartners Medical Group. The  moderator is Barbara DiPietro from the National Health Care for the Homeless Council \nVACHP’s online meeting center (WebEx)\, password “HEALTH.” Click here to register.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-plans-and-homelessness/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120304
CREATED:20231103T174137Z
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UID:26529-1544576400-1544576400@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Senior health forum
DESCRIPTION:In a country of great wealth—in a nation with great health institutions and a great tradition of health innovation—there nonetheless are great disparities in the health of our citizens and in access to health resources. To address this perplexing question\, and to search for solutions\, the Post-Gazette has assembled a distinguished panel of experts. The result is sure to be a productive and provocative evening. \nGet more information and register here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/senior-health-forum/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120304
CREATED:20231103T174216Z
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UID:26533-1544058000-1544058000@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:2018 Business of Personalized Medicine Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 5th annual event will bring together top executives and thought leaders to discuss the most urgent issues facing the industry today\, and will feature keynote addresses by Helmy Eltoukhy\, CEO\, Guardant Health and Harry Glorikian\, Consultant and Author of “Moneyball Medicine.” Some of the topics that our 2018 speakers plan to cover include: \n•    Opportunities of a landscape driven by the convergence of science and technology \n•    Healthcare investments and exits report for 2018 \n•    The personalized medicine investment landscape \n•    The advancement of artificial intelligence technologies in personalized medicine \n•    Disruptive technologies poised to revolutionize the industry \n•    Growing FDA approval of personalized medicine \n•    Developing a sustainable reimbursement strategy \n•    Clinical integration efforts in distinct institution \nThe agenda is available here. \nMedia contact: \nBriana Chernak E-mail: bchernak@greentarget.com \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: Dec. 6\, 2018\, 8:30am-6pm\, plus reception afterward \nLocation: The Westin San Francisco Airport\, Millbrae\, Calif. \nHow to Attend: \nRegister here: https://surveys.concep.com/s/68417db404473b5ed4fffa4ec448dcb6625f1252 \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2018-business-of-personalized-medicine-summit/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181205T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181205T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120304
CREATED:20231103T174130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155249Z
UID:26527-1543971600-1543971600@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Being seriously ill in the U.S.: Financial and health care impacts
DESCRIPTION:What is it like to be seriously ill in America today? From heavy financial burdens — despite insurance —  to varied hospital experiences\, to impacts on caregivers\, people with serious illnesses shared their experiences through a recent poll by the New York Times\, the Commonwealth Fund\, and the Harvard Chan School. The findings carry significant implications for national debates on basic health insurance requirements and on the reach of programs such as Medicare. In this Forum\, a panel of experts will unpack the poll findings\, as well as explore practical ways in which health systems can change to help the most ill Americans. \nThis webcast will be noon-1 p.m. ET on Dec. 5. A recording of the video will be available after the event. \nThree options for viewing:  \n\n\nForumHSPH.org \n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/Forumhsph \n\n\nHarvard Chan YouTube
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/being-seriously-ill-in-the-u-s-financial-and-health-care-impacts/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120304
CREATED:20231103T174138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155251Z
UID:26531-1543885200-1543885200@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Health Affairs briefing: Telehealth
DESCRIPTION:The December issue of Health Affairs is centered on telehealth—an area of substantial investment and innovation. Studies document the broad reach of telehealth\, but also highlight significant areas of unrealized potential. \nMany of the month’s articles will be discussed at a Dec. 4 briefing at the National Press Club in Washington\, D.C.\, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Register here. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-affairs-briefing-telehealth-2/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120304
CREATED:20231103T174136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155252Z
UID:26528-1543885200-1543885200@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Health Affairs briefing: Telehealth
DESCRIPTION:The December 2018 issue of Health Affairs is dedicated to Telehealth\, a broad range of technologies used to connect clinicians to each other and to their patients. Distinguished authors examine the broad reach of telehealth and also highlight significant areas of unrealized potential. \nThe forum will be at the National Press Club in Washington\, D.C.\, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. \nTwitter: Follow Live Tweets from the briefing @Health_Affairs\, and join in the conversation with #telehealth \nThe program will feature the following presenters: \n\n\nDaren Anderson\, Director\, Weitzman Institute\, Community Health Center\, Inc.\, on “Reduced Cost Of Specialty Care Using Electronic Consultations For Medicaid Patients \n\n\nDenise Anthony\, Professor of Health Management and Policy and of Sociology\, Department of Health Management and Policy\, University of Michigan School of Public Health\, on “Who Isn’t Using Patient Portals And Why? Evidence And Implications From A National Sample Of U.S. Adults” \n\n\nDavid Flannery\, Director of Telegenetics\, Genomic Medicine Institute\, Cleveland Clinic\, on “Building A Regulatory And Payment Framework Flexible Enough To Withstand Technological Progress” \n\n\nCarol Kane\, Director\, Division of Economic and Health Policy Research\, American Medical Association\, on “The Use Of Telemedicine By Physicians: Still The Exception Rather Than The Rule” \n\n\nDorota Kopycka-Kedzierawski\, Associate Professor\, Eastman Institute for Oral Health\, Division of Community Dentistry and Oral Disease Prevention\, University of Rochester\, on “Advancement of Teledentistry at the University of Rochester’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health” \n\n\nMitchell Krebs\, Director\, Rural Healthcare Program\, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust \n\n\nChing-Ching Claire Lin\, Health Economist\, Office of Planning\, Analysis\, and Evaluation\, Health Resources and Services Administration\, “Telehealth in Health Centers: Key Adoption Factors\, Barriers\, and Opportunities” \n\n\nLory Maddox\, Clinical Manager\, Connect Care Pro\, Intermountain Healthcare\, on “The Effect Of A Newborn Telehealth Program On Transfers Avoided: A Multiple-Baseline Study” \n\n\nKeisuke Nakagawa\, Post-Doctoral Scholar\, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences\, University of California Davis\, on “Retail Outlets Using Telehealth Pose Significant Policy Questions for Health Care” \n\n\nJeongyoung Park\, Assistant Professor\, School of Nursing and the Health Workforce Research Center\, George Washington University\, on “Are State Telehealth Policies Associated With The Use of Telehealth Services Among Underserved Populations?” \n\n\nRenee Pekmezaris\, Vice President\, Community Health and Health Services Research\, Northwell Health\, on “Home Telemonitoring In Heart Failure: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis” \n\n\nMarty Player\, Associate Professor\, College of Medicine\, Medical University of South Carolina\, on “Electronic Visits For Common Acute Conditions: Evaluation Of A Recently Established Program” \n\n\nKristin Ray\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Pediatrics\, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine\, on “Quality of Care for Acute Respiratory Infections During Direct-To-Consumer Telemedicine Visits For Adults” \n\n\nDana Sax\, Emergency Physician\, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center\, on “Tele-Triage Outcomes For Patients With Chest Pain: Comparing Physicians And Registered Nurses” \n\n\nSachin Shah\, Assistant Professor of Medicine\, University of California San Francisco\, on “Virtual Visits Partially Replaced In-person Visits In An ACO-based Medical Specialty Practice” \n\n\nErin Shigekawa\, Consultant\, JSI (John Snow\, Inc.)\, University of California Berkeley on “The Current State Of Telehealth Evidence: A Rapid Review” \n\n\nLori Uscher-Pines\, Senior Policy Researcher\, RAND Corporation\, on “How is Telemedicine Being Used in Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorder Treatment?” \n\n\nJiani Yu\, PhD Candidate\, Division of Health Policy and Management\, University of Minnesota\, on “Population-Level Estimates of Telemedicine Service Provision Using An All Payer Claims Database” \n\n\nDonglan Zhang\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Health Policy and Management\, University of Georgia\, on “Expansion of Telestroke Services Improves Quality of Care Provided In Super Rural Areas”
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-affairs-briefing-telehealth/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120305
CREATED:20231103T174217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155253Z
UID:26534-1543626000-1543626000@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:World AIDS Day
DESCRIPTION:World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st December each year. It’s 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. \nOver 101\,000 people are living with HIV in the UK. Globally\, there are an estimated 36.7 million people who have the virus. Despite the virus only being identified in 1984\, more than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS\, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history. \nToday\, scientific advances have been made in HIV treatment\, there are laws to protect people living with HIV and we understand so much more about the condition. Despite this\, each year in the UK around 5\,000 people are diagnosed with HIV\, people do not know the facts about how to protect themselves and others\, and stigma and discrimination remain a reality for many people living with the condition. \nWorld AIDS Day is important because it reminds the public and government that HIV has not gone away – there is still a vital need to raise money\, increase awareness\, fight prejudice and improve education.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-aids-day-4/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120305
CREATED:20231103T174138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155255Z
UID:26532-1543453200-1543453200@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:CMS Administrator Verma addresses the American Legislative Exchange Council
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 29\, 12:15 p.m.Grand Hyatt Hotel  \nCMS Administrator Seema Verma will address the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) on state flexibility\, insurance affordability and new state waivers. \nTo attend in person\, send name\, title\, outlet\, email and phone number to atarnawski@alec.org. \nIt will be broadcast on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/alec.states/ \nCMS will hold a background call after the speech on the waivers.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cms-administrator-verma-addresses-thea-american-legislative-exchange-council/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120305
CREATED:20231103T174058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155257Z
UID:26521-1543366800-1543366800@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:A Century After the 1918 Flu Pandemic: Why Are We Still Concerned Today?
DESCRIPTION:The National Academy of Medicine will host a forum discussion on global preparedness if there should be another 1918-type influenza pandemic. The flu pandemic in 1918 is estimated to have killed around 50 million people globally. Speakers include Dr. Anthony Fauci\, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases\, Journalist Laurie Garrett\, David Fidler\, a professor of law at Indiana University at Bloomington\, Jackie Katz\, deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s influenza division and Yoshihiro Kawaoka\, professor of virology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. To learn more about attending the event in person or to watch online\, click here. \nNov. 28\, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Academy of Science Building\, 2101 Constitution Ave\, Washington\, D.C. 20418
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/a-century-after-the-1918-flu-pandemic-why-are-we-still-concerned-today/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120305
CREATED:20231103T174129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155258Z
UID:26525-1543280400-1543280400@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Reporting on the future of health care
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 midterm elections yielded a divided Congress. Democrats gained a majority in the House of Representatives and Republicans maintained control of the Senate. While health policy was a leading issue for candidates and voters in the 2018 midterm election cycle\, the prospect of health policy reforms remain uncertain. During this briefing\, Doug Holtz-Eakin\, president of the American Action Forum\, and Chris Jennings\, founder and president of Jennings Policy Strategies\, will evaluate the implications of the midterm election results for health care in 2019 and beyond. \nSpeakers: \n\n\nDoug Holtz-Eakin\, Ph.D.\, president\, American Action Forum \n\n\nChris Jennings\, founder and president\, Jennings Policy Strategies \n\n\n*please note this panel may change due to the addition of speakers* \nNov. 27\, 9-10:15 a.m.(Refreshments and breakfast served at 8:30 a.m.) \nAPCO WorldwidePlease use the entrance at 12th & E St.1299 Pennsylvania Avenue\, NWWashington\, D.C. \nTHIS EVENT IS ONLY FOR CREDENTIALED MEMBERS OF THE PRESS. \nThis briefing is on the record.You will need to check in with security to enter the building. Please bring your press credentials. \nRegistration will speed your access to the building\, please register by 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 26 to ensure availability of event materials. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/reporting-on-the-future-of-health-care/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120305
CREATED:20231103T174043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155258Z
UID:26513-1543280400-1543280400@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Oral Health and Noncommunicable Diseases
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: How to Collaborate and Find Common Ground for Better Health Outcomes  \nWebinar \nNov. 27\, 10-11:30 a.m. (Central European Time); 4-5:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time \nCo-hosted by FDI World Dental Federation and the NCD Alliance\, the program will offer a look at international efforts to address oral disease by reducing risk factors such as tobacco and sugary drink consumption. Webinar will be recorded archived.  \nFor more information or to register.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/oral-health-and-noncommunicable-diseases/
CATEGORIES:None
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