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:20150902T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150902T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161904Z CREATED:20231103T163557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161904Z UID:26113-1441155600-1441155600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:An examination of bundled payment: How insurers and providers are dispelling the myths DESCRIPTION:Watch it now\nSee a recording of this webcast. \nRead about it\nExpert takes on ‘myths’ about bundled payments \n \nResources\n\n\nExplanation of bundled payment programs \n\n\nAHCJ webcast will address how payers\, providers are implementing bundled payment \n\n\nHealth Care Incentives Improvement Institute \n\n\nBundling Badly \n\n\nThe Payment Reform Landscape \n\n\nMedicare’s Poorly Designed Proposal \n\n\nThe Incentive Cure \n\n\nWhat is Prometheus Payment \n\n\nAHCJ’s insurance core topic \n\n\nAHCJ’s health reform core topic \n\n\nCovering Health blog: Insurance \n\n\nCovering Health blog: Health reform \n\n\n\nSept. 2 at 1:30 pm ET\nJoin us for a webcast with François de Brantes on how health insurers and providers are making bundled payment work. As executive director of the nonprofit Health Care Incentives Improvement Institute\, de Brantes has been working with health plans and providers to implement bundled payment programs since 2007.  \nAs we reported recently\, bundled payment initiatives from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have been criticized for not taking full advantage of this innovative payment model. In the private sector\, however\, health insurers\, hospitals\, and physicians are demonstrating how to fully develop bundled payment programs and make the operational adjustments needed to ensure their long-term success. \nIn this webinar on Wednesday\, Sept. 2\, at 1:30 pm ET\, de Brantes will discuss how providers and payers are getting good results from bundled payment programs and expanding many of these initiatives. \nAbout the speaker \nFrançois de Brantes\, M.S.\, M.B.A.\, is executive director of the Health Care Incentives Improvement Institute (HCI3)\, a not-for-profit company that designs and implements innovative payment and benefit plan design programs. HCI3 works with states\, employers\, health plans and provider organizations\, as well as national consultanciesto advise them on payment and delivery system reform. \nPreviously\, de Brantes was the program leader for various health care initiatives at GE’s corporate headquarters\, responsible for developing and implementing GE’s Active Consumer strategy. \nHe has has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine\, the Journal of the American Medical Association and Health Affairs and is frequently quoted in national media including The New York Times. He has also published two books\, the latest being “The Incentive Cure: The Real Relief For Health Care.” \nJoseph Burns\, AHCJ core topic leader on health insurance\, will moderate the webcast.  \n \n\nFrançois de Brantes \n\n\nJoseph Burns URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/an-examination-of-bundled-payment-how-insurers-and-providers-are-dispelling-the-myths/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150901T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150930T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161905Z CREATED:20231025T161809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161905Z UID:24099-1441069200-1443574800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Healthy Aging Month DESCRIPTION:Healthy Aging Month is an annual observance month designed to focus national attention on the positive aspects of growing older. The main objective is to encourage local-level Healthy Aging events that promote taking personal responsibility for one’s health. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/healthy-aging-month-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150901T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150901T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161906Z CREATED:20231103T163558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161906Z UID:26115-1441069200-1441069200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Racism: The Silent Partner in High School Dropout and Health Disparities DESCRIPTION:Across the U.S.\, more than 50 million students will attend public elementary and high schools this fall. Yet only two-thirds of African American and less than three-quarters of Latino students will graduate on time. Also\, more than half of all students attending public school live in poverty. \nBarriers to high school graduation are a key public health concern because high school graduation is a leading indicator of healthy adult behaviors and health status. \nAmerican Public Health AssociationPast President Adewale Troutman\, MD\, MPH\, CPH\, former health director for the City of Louisville\, will lead this timely discussion on the significance of high school graduation to health disparities. And Robert Murphy\, former teacher\, assistant principal and dropout prevention specialist for the Maryland Department of Education\, will examine how current policies and practices in educational systems disproportionately impact students of color and ultimately contribute to disproportionate dropout rates. Join public health leaders as they examine their role in providing the leadership to improve high school graduation rates and dismantling the policies and practices that undermine educational success and health. \n\n\nSept. 1\, 2-3 p.m. ET \n\n\nRegister here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/racism-the-silent-partner-in-high-school-dropout-and-health-disparities/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150824T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150826T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161907Z CREATED:20231025T161754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161907Z UID:24089-1440378000-1440550800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Conference on Health Statistics DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) conference will bring together thought leaders in population health statistics from the public\, private\, and academic communities. More details on the 2015 Conference are available on the Conference home page.  More info: 800-232-4636 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-conference-on-health-statistics/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150823T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150825T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161907Z CREATED:20231025T161754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161907Z UID:24088-1440291600-1440464400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Community Health Institute & Expo DESCRIPTION:National Association of Community Health Centers: 2000 community health center managers\, clinicians\, employees\, board members and leaders. Every aspect of the community health center movement is represented and fully-vested. \nContact:  Amy Simmons\, Director of Communications\,  301-347-0400 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/community-health-institute-expo/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150813T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150813T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161908Z CREATED:20231103T163553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161908Z UID:26109-1439427600-1439427600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Precision Medicine: Unlocking Biological Mysteries DESCRIPTION:A panel of experts will examine the hope and hype behind precision medicine and what we can realistically expect to see in the coming years. For this free webinar\, The Scientist magazine has invited experts to discuss the tools and techniques used to study genetic variation\, the challenges inherent in data analysis\, and how genetic information is used to develop targeted therapies. \nSpeakers include: \n\n\nGeoffrey Ginsburg\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, director of the Center for Applied Genomics & Precision Medicine at the Duke University School of Medicine \n\n\nElizabeth Worthey\, Ph.D.\, faculty investigator and director of bioinformatics at the Hudson Alpha Institute for Biotechnology\, in Huntsville\, Ala. \n\n\nRegister online.  \nAug. 13\, 2:30-4 p.m. ET URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/precision-medicine-unlocking-biological-mysteries/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150812T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150812T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161909Z CREATED:20231103T163554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161909Z UID:26110-1439341200-1439341200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health Insurance Coverage: Estimates from the National Health Interview Survey\, January-March 2015 DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Health Statistics will release estimates on health insurance coverage from the National Health Interview Survey\, January-March 2015. \nAll materials are embargoed until 12:01 a.m. on the date of release.  For more information or to request an interview please contact the NCHS press office at 301-458-4800 or paoquery@cdc.gov.  \nTo access embargoed and password protected materials\, reporters should contact the CDC/NCHS Press Room at 301-458-4800 or register with the NCHS Media List. \nContact: CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics Office of Communication: 301-458-4800 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-insurance-coverage-estimates-from-the-national-health-interview-survey-january-march-2015/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150806T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150806T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161909Z CREATED:20231103T163514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161909Z UID:26092-1438822800-1438822800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Making fluoridation part of the conversation DESCRIPTION:2-3:15 p.m. EDT \nA webinar from the Wisconsin Public Health Association aimed at health professionals and water operators but useful for anyone interested in hearing a discussion of the benefits and myths surrounding community water fluoridation. \nThe program will feature Meg Atwood\, R.D.H.\, M.P.S.\, associate professor at SUNY Orange’s Dental Hygiene Program in New York. \nTo register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2582988475898175745 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webinar-making-fluoridation-part-of-the-conversation/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150805T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150805T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161910Z CREATED:20231103T163554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161910Z UID:26111-1438736400-1438736400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Vaccines for Young Adults DESCRIPTION:A webinar from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is holding a webinar on Vaccines for Young Adults by Carol J. Baker\, M.D.\, NFID past-president and professor of pediatrics and molecular virology and microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine. Baker will discuss important vaccines recommended for young adults\, including the meningococcal and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines\, and she will answer questions about the new meningococcal B and 9-valent HPV vaccine recommendations. \nAt the conclusion of the webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\n    Interpret HPV infection outcomes and rationale for use of preventive HPV vaccines\n    Evaluate current data regarding HPV vaccine safety and efficacy\n    Review recent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meningococcal vaccine recommendations for healthy and high-risk individuals\n    Develop plans for the use of meningococcal and HPV vaccines in their clinic/practice\n\nWHEN/WHERE: \nWebinar: Aug. 5 at Noon ET”¨ \nHow to Attend: \nIndividuals may register here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/vaccines-for-young-adults/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150803T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150806T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161911Z CREATED:20231025T161753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161911Z UID:24086-1438563600-1438822800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:NCSL Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Legalizing marijuana\, the impact of investing children on brain development and health care reforms are just some of the session featured at The National Conference of State Legislature’s annual conference in Seattle. A gathering of legislators and their staff from across the country\, it could be a good place to find emerging health stories in your area. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ncsl-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150803T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150803T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161912Z CREATED:20231103T163511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161912Z UID:26089-1438563600-1438563600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Application deadline: AHCJ-NLM Fellowship DESCRIPTION:Sept. 27-Oct. 1\nGet hands-on medical research training — at the source.\nThe Association of Health Care Journalists has teamed up with the National Library of Medicine to present the AHCJ-NLM Fellowships. AHCJ will select four journalists to spend a week on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda\, Md. \nThe selected journalists will: \n\n\nLearn how to explore the latest NIH research\nLearn to understand and interpret biomedical statistics\nTake advantage of NLM’s data\, programs and resources for stronger stories\nGet hands-on training in PubMed\, MedlinePlus\, ClinicalTrials.gov\, ToxNet and Household Products Database\n\n\nGet more information and apply here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/application-deadline-ahcj-nlm-fellowship/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150729T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150731T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161913Z CREATED:20231025T161745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161913Z UID:24079-1438131600-1438304400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Aging in Texas DESCRIPTION:The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services hosts a conference in Austin focused on ways to help seniors in Texas age well and lead active\, healthy lifestyles. Texas Association of Area Agencies on Aging and the Texas Association of Regional Councils also helped plan the conference. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aging-in-texas/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT 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 END:VCALENDAR