BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Association of Health Care Journalists - ECPv6.17.2//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:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150729T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150729T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161913Z CREATED:20231103T163549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161913Z UID:26103-1438131600-1438131600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Making Information Available on Outpatient Surgery in California DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 29; Noon-1:30 p.m.\nSheraton Grand\, Gardenia Ballroom 1230 J Street Sacramento\, CA 95814 \nThousands of Californians use outpatient surgery centers for colonoscopies\, arthroscopies\, eye surgeries\, cosmetic and plastic surgeries\, endoscopies\, biopsies\, and other procedures. These surgical services have migrated from inpatient to outpatient settings in response to advances in technology\, cost concerns\, and patient preferences. Yet little is known about the costs of these procedures or the quality of care provided in California. \nThe California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF) announces a Sacramento briefing that will review how ambulatory surgery services are regulated; what information is public; and the availability of quality-of-care data\, such as reports of adverse events. The CHCF-commissioned research\, which includes a 50-state environmental scan comparing California with other states\, highlights the need for greater transparency and information on outpatient surgical centers. \nAmong the scheduled speakers: \n\n\nYvonne Choong\, senior director\, Center for Medical and Regulatory Policy\, California Medical Association \n\n\nBryce W.A. Docherty\, KP Public Affairs\, representing the California Ambulatory Surgery Association \n\n\nElizabeth Imholz\, director of special projects\, Consumers Union \n\n\nBrenda G. Klutz\, managing principal\, B&K Consulting \n\n\nMaribeth Shannon\, director\, Informing Decisionmakers\, CHCF \n\n\nLunch will be served to those in attendance. The briefing is open to all. \nREGISTER NOW to attend online\, in person\, or by phone. \nContact:Danny Sandoval\, CHCFSacramento Office Manager & Program Associate916.329.4542dsandoval@chcf.org \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/making-information-available-on-outpatient-surgery-in-california/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150729T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150729T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154420Z CREATED:20231103T163526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154420Z UID:26099-1438131600-1438131600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Next 50 Years: Medicare and Medicaid DESCRIPTION:As Medicare and Medicaid turn 50 years old\, Dentons’ Health Care practice and Public Policy and Regulation practice hosts a discussion with industry leaders focusing on the next 50 years of ghee government health programs. \nParticipants include senior Dentons’ advisers former Vermont Gov. Howard  Dean and former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich.      \nParticipation is available in person as well as via webcast. Register here. \nLocation: \nDentons\n1900 K Street NW\nWashington\, DC 20006\nTime: \n8-10 a.m. \nContact: \nNikole Kolen\, 202-408-6946\, nikole.kolen@dentons.com URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-next-50-years-medicare-and-medicaid/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150728T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150728T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161914Z CREATED:20231103T163550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161914Z UID:26104-1438045200-1438045200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Rural Health Hearing DESCRIPTION:The U.S. House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Health Subcommittee holds a hearing on rural health to examine Medicare and rural health disparities. The hearing be at 10 a.m. ET in room 1100 of the Longworth House Office Building. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/rural-health-hearing/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150728T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150728T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161915Z CREATED:20231103T163550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161915Z UID:26105-1438045200-1438045200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Food Insecurity Webinar DESCRIPTION:The Food and Research Action Center hosts a webinar at 1 p.m. ET with experts on the role of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on people in the United States with disabilities and the nation’s current food insecurities. This webinar will highlight the current status of food insecurity among persons with disabilities\, the role of SNAP in the safety net for people with disabilities\, and recommendations for strengthening SNAP’s supports for this population. The webinar will accompany the release of a report\, “SNAP Matters for People with Disabilities.” URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/food-insecurity-webinar/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150727T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150728T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161916Z CREATED:20231025T161750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161916Z UID:24084-1437958800-1438045200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Healthy Aging Summit DESCRIPTION:The 2015 Healthy Aging Summit will highlight the science of healthy aging and preventive services and identify policy gaps that can be pursued to improve the quality of life for older adults. A greater understanding of the social\, environmental and emotional factors that influence health in the later years of life can improve quality of life and reduce health care costs. The event is sponsored by HHS’ Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and the American College of Preventive Medicine. \nContact Wanda Manson\, Manager\, Office Operations & Meetings. \nEmail:  wmanson@acpm.orgPhone:  (202) 466-2044 x111http://www.2015healthyagingsummit.org URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/healthy-aging-summit/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150723T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150723T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T150847Z CREATED:20231103T163527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150847Z UID:26101-1437613200-1437613200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Master your market: Data to cover insurance under the ACA DESCRIPTION:See the recording of this webcast. \n\nSpeaker’s presentation \n\n\nSlides from Katherine Hempstead(khempstead@rwjf.org\, @khemp64) \n\n\n\nResources\n\nGet the data: Annual Exhibit of Premiums\, Enrollment\, and Utilization\n\nAHCJ’s insurance core topic \n\nAHCJ’s health reform core topic\n\nCovering Health blog: Insurance \n\nCovering Health blog: Health reform\n\nRate filings \n\n\nPlan characteristics for all silver plans \n\n\nData from CMS on Medicare Advantage enrollment and Part D enrollment by plan for every state and every month. This is useful for assessing the impact of mergers. The Wall Street Journal used the data for its analysis. \n\n\n\n \n\nJuly 23\, noon ET\nKatherine Hempstead\, who directs the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s work on health insurance coverage\, will be sharing data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Annual Exhibit on Enrollment\, Premiums\, and Utilization for 2014 that will provide information on insurance carriers in each state – their enrollment\, premiums collected\, claims incurred\, and several measures of utilization\, including hospital admissions and hospital days\, and also physician and non-physician ambulatory care visits. \nThe data offers a level of detail not available from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It is available for the non-group (individual)\, small group\, and large group markets. While the data does not break down enrollment on and off health insurance exchanges for the non-group market (those who do not require subsidies can sign up outside of the exchanges)\, there are steps you can take to estimate these numbers by state. \nReporters on this call will learn more about the carriers in their state’s insurance markets and their claims experience for different product lines. Charles Ornstein\, a senior reporter at ProPublica\, will moderate the webcast. Neil Vance\, a senior actuary with New Jersey’s Department of Human Services\, also will participate. \nHow to participate in the webcast:\nClick here and a new window will open. Choose the option to “Enter as a Guest” and type in your name. Click on the “Enter Room” button. \n \n\nKatherine Hempstead \n\n\nCharles Ornstein URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/master-your-market-data-to-cover-insurance-under-the-aca/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150721T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150721T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154421Z CREATED:20231103T163526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154421Z UID:26097-1437440400-1437440400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Providing an Inclusive and Affirmative Health Care Environment for LGBT People DESCRIPTION:The National LGBT Health Education Center holds a webinar at 2 p.m. ET on “Providing an Inclusive and Affirmative Health Care Environment for LGBT People” with Dr. Harvey Makadon\, a professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and director of the center\, which is part of Boston-based Fenway Health practice. He will lead participants through 10 key practices for creating LGBT-inclusive and affirming in health care organizations. Participants will learn approaches ranging from shaping policies and processes\, to collecting data\, to engaging the community. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/providing-an-inclusive-and-affirmative-health-care-environment-for-lgbt-people/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150716T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150716T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161917Z CREATED:20231103T163549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161917Z UID:26102-1437008400-1437008400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Outside\, In: Aging in a Tech World DESCRIPTION:Join POLITICO’s Outside\, In: Aging in a Tech World event for a discussion about health technology’s role in an aging population\, and how digital innovations are revolutionizing how we monitor and manage older adults’ physical and mental health – and help their family caregivers. \nFeaturing:   \n• Jeannine English\, President\, AARP• David Lindeman\, Director\, Center for Technology and Aging; Director\, CITRIS Health\, University of California• Dr. Reena Pande\, Chief Medical Officer\, AbilTo• Nora Super\, Executive Director\, White House Conference on Aging \nWhen: Thursday\, July 16 – Doors at 11:45 a.m.Where: The W Hotel – 515 15th St. NW Join the conversation using #OutsideIn. \nOutside\, In is presented by Philips. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/outside-in-aging-in-a-tech-world/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150713T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150713T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161917Z CREATED:20231103T163512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161917Z UID:26091-1436749200-1436749200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:White House Conference on Aging DESCRIPTION:This once-a-decade event sets aging policy for the next 10 years. For the first time\, it will be live streamed at https://www.whitehouse.gov/live. This WHCOA addresses four key areas – healthy aging\, long term services and supports\, elder justice and retirement security. \nMore conference info here:http://www.whitehouseconferenceonaging.gov/about/index.html URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/white-house-conference-on-aging/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150709T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150709T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154421Z CREATED:20231103T163527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154421Z UID:26100-1436403600-1436403600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health Literacy and Palliative Care DESCRIPTION:On July 9\, 2015\, the Roundtable on Health Literacy will hold a workshop featuring invited presentations and discussions of the effect of low health literacy on all aspects of palliative care. In general\, low health literacy is a barrier to receiving high quality health care. This is particularly important for people living with serious or chronic illnesses that require complex management regimens and have significant symptoms or treatments with significant side effects. The ability to understand the scope of the illness\, what is necessary to treat the illness\, and how to live with serious illness as comfortably as possible is crucial to patient treatment outcomes and quality of life. \nThe workshop will cover end-of-life and advance illness care models and other areas of interest within palliative care. It will also include the interaction between patients\, families\, and providers\, as well as the knowledge of palliative care and its principles among providers. \nThe meeting will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. \nRegistration to attend the workshop in-person or via webcast is now open. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-literacy-and-palliative-care/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150709T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150709T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154422Z CREATED:20231103T163526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154422Z UID:26098-1436403600-1436403600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:In the Wake of King v Burwell: Options for Congress DESCRIPTION: July 9  at noon ET \nThe Cato Institute presents a briefing and livestream on Capitol Hill about the impact of King v. Burwell on health care reform\, separation of powers and the rule of law. \nSpeakers:  \n\n\nMichael Cannon\, Director\, Health Policy Studies\, Cato Institute \n\n\nIlya Shapiro\, Senior Fellow\, Cato Institute \n\n\nChristie Herrera\, Senior Fellow\, Foundation for Government Accountability \n\n\nmoderated by Peter Russo\, Director\, Congressional Affairs\, Cato Institute \n\n\nTo attend in person: 2168 Rayburn House Office Building events@cato.org \nLivestream: www.cato.org/live \nGet more information about this event. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/in-the-wake-of-king-v-burwell-options-for-congress/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150707T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150709T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161918Z CREATED:20231025T161749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161918Z UID:24081-1436230800-1436403600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Association of County and City Health Officials Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Local health department leaders\, public health partners\, and invited guests will convene at the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Annual Conference on July 7-9th in Kansas City\, the largest gathering of local health officials in the United States. NACCHO is the only national organization that holds meetings to address needs specific to local health departments. Attendees from around the country will gather to share best practices and hear from national\, regional\, state\, and local health officials\, as well as Obama Administration representatives\, about the future of public health and to address today’s ongoing community challenges. \nThis year’s annual meeting theme is “Envisioning the Future: Creating Our Path.” With more than 80 sessions\, local health department leaders will learn new strategies to keep their communities healthy and safe. In addition\, newly appointed NACCHO Executive Director LaMar Hasbrouck\, MD\, will hold NACCHO Annual’s first-ever Twitter Q&A on police violence and public health. \nFor the full agenda\, visit here. Media are encouraged to join the conversation and follow sessions as they happen on Twitter @NACCHOalerts and #NA15. \nWHEN/WHERE:\nJuly 7-9\, 2015Sheraton Kansas City\, 2345 McGee St\, Kansas City\, MO \nHighlighted Sessions include:\n• Opening general session on “Envisioning the Future: Creating Our Path” \n• “The Opioid Epidemic – A Call to Action for Local Health Departments” \n• “Police & Community Relations: How Local Public Health Can Help Bridge the Gap” \nMedia are also encouraged to join a Twitter Q&A from 10:30-11:00 a.m. with Dr. Hasbrouck following the panel discussion. Follow @NACCHOalerts and join the conversation by using the #NACCHOchats. \nHow to Attend:\nMembers of the media may receive complimentary registration to attend NACCHO Annual or select sessions. Click here for a full agenda. For more information\, or to set up an interview with any of the above speakers\, contact Jacqueline Bond at 301-280-5746\, jbond@burness.com \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-association-of-county-and-city-health-officials-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150707T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150707T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161919Z CREATED:20231103T163515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161919Z UID:26095-1436230800-1436230800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Excel Basics for Analyzing Health Data DESCRIPTION:“Big Data” has been a buzzword in health journalism for a while\, but those without a background in analyzing large data sets may feel intimidated just starting out. A webinar sponsored by USC Annenberg’s Reporting on Health will provide journalists with a primer to using Excel spreadsheet for data cleanup and analysis. Data journalist Paul Overberg\, who has spent more than 20 years on data analysis\, will explain how journalists can use spreadsheets to make journalists “better at finding a story\, fending off bogus ideas and sharpening the questions they can ask people. \nAccording to the Reporting on Health website\, Overberg “specializes in analyzing demographic trends but has worked on data about everything from Obamacare to stream flows. He has taught data journalism at American University and for professional groups including Investigative Reporters and Editors\, Associated Press Media Editors\, the Reynolds Institute for Business Journalism at Arizona State and the Society of Professional Journalists.” \nAdditional information is available here. The webinar is made possible by the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation \nWHEN/WHERE: \nTuesday\, July 7 at 10 a.m. PT/ 1 p.m. ET  \nHow to Attend: \n Journalists can register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2357061926645841665 \nReporting on Health also recommends the following supplementary materials: \nExcel basics for journalists:  \n“How journalists can use Excel to organize data for stories\,” by Josh Hatch\, Poynter \n“Excel I – Sorting and filtering\,” Linda J Johnson\, IRE.org \nExcel functions for journalists: \n“My Favorite (Excel) Things\,” by Mary Jo Webster\, Minneapolis Star Tribune \n“Excel 2: Rates and Ratios\,” by Denise Malan\, IRE.org \nExcel data cleanup for journalists: \n“My Favorite (Excel) Things\,” by Mary Jo Webster\, Minneapolis Star Tribune \nAssociated data and examples: \nExcel Tricks 2014 handout data (spreadsheet)  \nYouTube videos: \nSarah Cohen videos on filtering\, pivot tables\, importing \nThe Age of Insight: Telling Stories with Data URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/excel-basics-for-analyzing-health-data/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150707T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150707T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161920Z CREATED:20231103T163515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161920Z UID:26096-1436230800-1436230800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:High-need Patients Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Institute of Medicine holds a one-day workshop on high-needs patients to examine which subgroups of the population have the greatest needs and to discuss ways to improve care while lowering costs while also expanding the use of successful methods that have reached the nation’s most vulnerable patients. The event\, in Washington\, will also be available by webcast. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/high-need-patients-workshop/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150701T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150701T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161921Z CREATED:20231103T163515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161921Z UID:26094-1435712400-1435712400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Adult Immunization and ACIP Updates DESCRIPTION:In a one-hour webinar\, William Schaffner\, M.D.\, will discuss the importance of immunization for adults and the latest updates from the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Schaffer\, the liaison to ACIP for the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases\, will specifically go over updates and recommendations for adult vaccination and best practices for increasing adult vaccination rates. \nAccording to the NFID\, “At the conclusion of the webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss the impact of vaccine-preventable diseases on US adults\nDescribe the current ACIP recommendations for adult immunization\nList the core Standards of Adult Immunization Practice for all healthcare professionals””¨\n\nThe webinar is funded with an unrestricted educational grant from Merck & Co. NFID policies restricts funders from controlling program content. To register\, visit here. \nThe webinar will be archived here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/adult-immunization-and-acip-updates/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150701T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150701T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161921Z CREATED:20231103T163514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161921Z UID:26093-1435712400-1435712400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Webcast: Health care after King v. Burwell DESCRIPTION:July 1; doors open at 12:45 p.m. \nJoin the Politico Pro Health Care team for a discussion about what’s next with: \n• Drew Altman\, President and CEO\, The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation \n• Joel Ario\, Managing Director\, Manatt Health Solutions  \n• Sheila Burke\, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy\, Harvard Kennedy School\, Strategic Advisor\, Baker\, Donelson\, Bearman\, Caldwell & Berkowitz \n• Thomas Miller\, Resident Fellow\, Health Care Policy\, American Enterprise Institute \nWebcast on Politico.com or register here to attend. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webcast-health-care-after-king-v-burwell/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150701T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150701T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161922Z CREATED:20231103T163511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161922Z UID:26088-1435712400-1435712400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Medical Cost Trend: Behind the Numbers 2016 DESCRIPTION:JULY 1\, 2015 – noon EDT \nThis free webcast will present findings from the PwC Health Research Institute report on health care spending trends.  \n The report identifies the major trends of the last decade – more consumer cost sharing\, better use of technology\, and more data and incentives to make health decisions – that bring some hope to the goal of a more sustainable health system. At the same time\, 2016 brings new challenges: Does the health industry move to improve margins in a stronger economy or does the industry push harder to slow cost growth and position for a competitive future? \n\n\nPress can register here. \n\n\nDownload the report. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/medical-cost-trend-behind-the-numbers-2016/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150625T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150628T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161923Z CREATED:20231025T161749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161923Z UID:24083-1435194000-1435453200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Aspen Ideas Festival: Spotlight Health DESCRIPTION:This health-focused session kicks off the Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen\, Colo.\, and includes panels on reducing global inequality\, building systems that influence health and global health threats. \nhttp://www.aspenideas.org/spotlighthealth URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aspen-ideas-festival-spotlight-health/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150619T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150620T005959 DTSTAMP:20240201T212247Z CREATED:20231103T163028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T212247Z UID:26067-1434675600-1434761999@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Rural Health Journalism Workshop 2015 DESCRIPTION:Free workshop focuses on covering rural America\n\n\n\nAHCJ’s eighth Rural Health Journalism Workshop will bring journalists together with health care and policy experts who focus on the medical challenges of rural areas. \n\n\n\nLeave with a better understanding of what’s happening – or will be happening – in rural regions\, and return to work with dozens of story ideas you can pursue. \n\n\n\nThis special one-day\, no-fee workshop will help you find and cover health stories in rural America. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will run from 7:30 a.m. until 4:20 p.m. on June 19 at the Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa\, with breakfast and lunch provided. \n\n\n\nPlease help us spread the word to your journalism colleagues. \n\n\n\nTravel assistance\n\n\n\nEven though this is a free workshop\, we understand some journalists may still have a hard time getting travel support. Thanks to our generous sponsors\, AHCJ has some travel assistance available. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, apply for assistance or contact us at 573-884-5606 or info@healthjournalism.org. \n\n\n\nGetting around Fort Worth\n\n\n\nDowntown Fort Worth offers a complimentary trolley to help you get around town. You can see our host hotel\, the Sheraton\, on the bottom right side of the map. Or it’s also an easy walk. \n\n\n\nHost\n\n\n\nUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center \n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n\nRobert Wood Johnson Foundation\n\n\n\nMissouri Foundation for Health\n\n\n\nThe Commonwealth Fund URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/rural-health-journalism-workshop-2015/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150618T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150618T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161925Z CREATED:20231103T163506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161925Z UID:26082-1434589200-1434589200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Washington\, D.C. chapter: Language do’s and don’ts DESCRIPTION:The Washington\, D.C.\, chapter of the Association of Health Care Journalists and the American Psychological Association invite you to “Language Do’s and Don’ts.” \nJoin fellow journalists\, psychologists and representatives from APA for an interactive discussion about choosing wording that’s both sensitive and straightforward when reporting on the LGBT community\, people with disabilities and people with mental health conditions. \nReporters who have questions or examples from their own work are encouraged to submit their ideas before the event to Kimberly Leonard at kleonard@usnews.com. \nThe event will be held in APA’s state-of-the-art rooftop conference center and of course\, beverages and snacks will be served. All journalists are welcome.  \nJoin us on June 18: \n\n\nRefreshments and networking: 6-6:30 p.m. \n\n\nPanel discussion: 6:30-7:30 p.m. \n\n\nLocation: The American Psychological Association\, 750 First St NE (about 1 block from the Union Station Metro) \nRSVP to Anna Miller at amiller@usnews.com by June 15. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/washington-d-c-chapter-language-doaes-and-donaets/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150617T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150617T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161925Z CREATED:20231103T163511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161925Z UID:26090-1434502800-1434502800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Conference call: Injury deaths\, national & state rates/rankings to be released DESCRIPTION:New Injury Prevention Report Card Features State Mortality Rankings\, Grades and Data on Injuries & Drug Overdoses \n\nWHAT: Press briefing conference call to release The Facts Hurt: A State-By-State Injury Prevention Policy Report\, including state-by-state injury death rates and rankings\, and a report card for how well states scored on 10 key indicators of steps states can take to prevent injuries.  Some featured topics include drug overdoses\, motor vehicle crashes\, suicides\, homicides\, falls\, and child abuse and neglect. \n\n\nThe Facts Hurt report\, which will be released by the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation\, was developed in partnership with leading injury prevention experts from the Safe States Alliance and the Society for the Advancement of Violence and Injury Prevention (SAVIR). \n\n\nWHEN:  \n10-11 am ET\, June 17 \n\nWHO:  \n\n\nJeffrey Levi\, Ph.D.\, executive director\, TFAH \n\n\nCorinne Peek-Asa\, professor\, associate dean for research\, College of Public Health\, University of Iowa \n\n\nAmber Williams\, executive eirector\, Safe States Alliance \n\n\nHOW:  \nPlease contact Albert Lang at 202-864-5941 or alang@tfah.org at TFAH to receive embargoed materials and/or reserve a line for the audio conference. You can access the call at 1-888-505-4375\, with Passcode: 9733605. \nThe call will be moderated and recorded. Please call in a few minutes before the scheduled start time to avoid delays.  The call is for credentialed media only. \nThe report will be made available on TFAH’s Web site\, www.healthyamericans.org at 10 a.m. (ET) on June 17. \nEmbargoed materials available upon request. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/conference-call-injury-deaths-national-state-rates-rankings-to-be-released/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150617T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150617T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161926Z CREATED:20231103T163507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161926Z UID:26084-1434502800-1434502800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Atlanta chapter: Vaccine hesitancy and outreach DESCRIPTION:Vaccine refusers represent only a small percentage of people who may not get vaccines for themselves or their children. Many people who don’t get vaccines are simply hesitant to do so. This panel discussion will cover vaccine hesitancy and outreach. Panelists will discuss who the vaccine hesitant are; the barriers and concerns that prevent them from getting vaccines; and efforts to improve vaccine rates. Speakers will discuss research and initiatives related to vaccine communication as well as innovative venues for vaccines and efforts to expand scope of practice for non-physician health care providers to administer vaccines.  \nSpeakers: \nGlen Nowak is director of the Center for Health and Risk Communication in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. He is also currently serving as a visiting senior communications specialist with the National Vaccine Program Office in Washington\, D.C. He is the former Associate Director for Communications for CDC’s National Immunization Program. \nMona Majmudar\, Pharm.D.\, is the district immunization trainer for Walgreens. She has received national recognition for her efforts to get immunizations out to low-income families and children. She has formed partnerships with other non-physician provider groups in order to overcome the barriers created by pharmacists’ limited scope of practice in the state of Georgia. \nThis event will be at Manuel’s Tavern in Atlanta on June 17: 7 p.m. social\, 7:30 p.m. program \nRSVP to Andy Miller\, chapter president\, at amiller@georgiahealthnews.com \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/atlanta-chapter-vaccine-hesitancy-and-outreach/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150616T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150616T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161927Z CREATED:20231103T163508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161927Z UID:26086-1434416400-1434416400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health Matters webinar on King v. Burwell: Obamacare on the brink? DESCRIPTION:June 16 at 1 pm ET \nThe National Institute for Health Care Management will sponsor a webinar on whether the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in King v. Burwell will effectively dismantle the Affordable Care Act. The court’s decision is expected later this month. \nReporting on Health convened a panel of experts to provide journalists and policymakers with context\, legal understanding and story ideas for this case. The speakers include Linda Greenhouse of The New York Times\, Jay Angoff\, former Missouri Insurance Commissioner; and Jennifer Haberkorn of Politico. \nRegister here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-matters-webinar-on-king-v-burwell-obamacare-on-the-brink/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150616T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150616T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154423Z CREATED:20231103T163326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154423Z UID:26077-1434416400-1434416400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:U.S. Population Estimates by Demographic Characteristics DESCRIPTION:The Census Bureau is scheduled to release its populations estimates by demographic characteristics” under an embargoed basis for reporters. Details TBA. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/u-s-population-estimates-by-demographic-characteristics/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150615T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150616T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161928Z CREATED:20231025T161749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161928Z UID:24082-1434330000-1434416400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Fertility in Sub-Saharan Africa DESCRIPTION:The National Research Council will hold a workshop in Washington\, D.C.\, on the determinants of the slow fertility transition in sub-Saharan Africa. \nhttp://sites.nationalacademies.org/DBASSE/CPOP/CurrentProjects/DBASSE_090572 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/fertility-in-sub-saharan-africa/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150612T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150612T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161929Z CREATED:20231103T163507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161929Z UID:26085-1434070800-1434070800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The virtual visit: How telehealth is reshaping care delivery DESCRIPTION:June 12 \nThe National Institute for Health Care Management will sponsor a webinar on how more health systems are using telemedicine to improve convenience for consumers and provide better access to care for the underserved\, particularly those in rural areas. \nDespite the advantages of telehealth\, state licensure requirements\, reimbursement questions and concerns about quality and patient safety limit its use. The draft agenda (pdf) shows that experts will address how health systems can use this technology while protecting patients. \nSpeakers include Karen DeSalvo\, MD\, of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; former Sen. William H. Frist\, MD\, of Teladoc; Damian Gilbert of TouchCare; Mario Gutierrez of the Center for Connected Health Policy; and Howard Rochay of Florida Blue. \nJournalists can register here for the webinar\, which will be 1-2:30 p.m. ET. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-virtual-visit-how-telehealth-is-reshaping-care-delivery/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150610T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150610T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161930Z CREATED:20231103T163510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161930Z UID:26087-1433898000-1433898000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Medicare Part D – A Beacon or a Warning Light? DESCRIPTION:The National Academy of Social Insurance will hold a briefing in the Capitol Visitor’s Center on First Street\, NE\, Room 208\, in Washington\, D.C.\, on the Medicare prescription drug program (known as Part D). Experts will discuss the successes and limitations of Part D and how this program could be a model for other insurance coverage. Contact NASI to register and get more information.  \nWednesday\, June 10\, 1-5 p.m. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/medicare-part-d-ae-a-beacon-or-a-warning-light/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150605T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150605T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161931Z CREATED:20231103T163506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161931Z UID:26083-1433466000-1433466000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Canadian Association of Journalists 2015 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:EvidenceNetwork.ca is supporting a keynote speech by Trudy Lieberman\, Past President of the AHCJ (Association of Health Care Journalists) at the upcoming Canadian Association of Journalists 2015 Annual Conference. \nSpeakers: Trudy Lieberman\, Andre Picard and Pauline Dakin \nTime: Friday\, June 5th\, 1:30 – 2:30 pm \nLocation: Atlantica Hotel\, 1980 Robie St\, Guild West Room \nTrudy Lieberman is past president of the Association of Health Care Journalists and an adjunct professor of public health at the CUNY School of Public Health. She is a long-time contributor to the Columbia Journalism review where she blogs for CJR.org about media coverage of healthcare and retirement issues. She is organizing a Panel of International Journalists for EvidenceNetwork.ca (see below).  trudy.lieberman@gmail.com 212-228-5725\, twitter: @trudy_lieberman. \nAreas of expertise: Health Policy\, The U.S. Health System and the Affordable Care Act\, Long-Term Care\, Health and Aging. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/canadian-association-of-journalists-2015-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150603T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150605T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161932Z CREATED:20231025T161746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161932Z UID:24080-1433293200-1433466000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Bundled payment summit DESCRIPTION:June 3-5 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Washington\, D.C.\, and online\nThe fifth national Bundled Payment Summit will address health care payment reforms and have a particular focus on bundled payment. Speakers will address Medicare’s Bundled Payment for Care Improvement initiative\, the recently announced oncology care model for bundled payment and how state Medicaid programs are using bundled payment to shift away from fee for service. The brochure and more information are available online.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/bundled-payment-summit/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150528T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150530T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161932Z CREATED:20231025T161745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161932Z UID:24077-1432774800-1432947600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:OSAP 2015 Symposium: Infection Control – Gaining the Edge DESCRIPTION:The Organization for Safety\, Asepsis and Prevention’s (OSAP) annual meeting of dental providers and researchers will focus on infectious diseases in oral health. The conference\, entitled Infection Control – Gaining the Edge\, will include panels and workshops focused on infection control\, prevention and safety in oral health care settings. \nTo attend\, visit the registration page\, or see the symposium program for more information. \nDate:May 28-30\, 2015 \nLocation:Baltimore\, Maryland URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/osap-2015-symposium-infection-control-ae-gaining-the-edge/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR