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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150707T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150707T010000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150701T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150701T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T161921Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150701T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150701T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T161921Z
CREATED:20231103T163514Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150701T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150701T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T161922Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150625T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150628T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T161923Z
CREATED:20231025T161749Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150619T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150620T005959
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150618T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150618T010000
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150617T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150617T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T161925Z
CREATED:20231103T163511Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150617T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150617T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T161926Z
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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
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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
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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
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150612T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150612T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T161929Z
CREATED:20231103T163507Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150610T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150610T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T161930Z
CREATED:20231103T163510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161930Z
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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
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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
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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
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150528T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150528T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T154424Z
CREATED:20231103T163327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154424Z
UID:26080-1432774800-1432774800@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Health care data is under attack
DESCRIPTION:Webinar on May 28\, 1 p.m. ET\nIn this one-hour webinar\, experts in health care data security will discuss the Fifth Annual Benchmark Study on Privacy & Security of Healthcare Data by Ponemon Institute. The study found that data breaches by criminals have increased by 125 percent over the past five years. Rick Kam\, co-founder and president of ID Experts will explain how data breaches harm patients and how health care organizations can protect patient data more effectively. To register click this link.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-care-data-is-under-attack/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150528T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150528T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T154424Z
CREATED:20231103T163128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154424Z
UID:26076-1432774800-1432774800@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Race Matters: Covering Communities of Color
DESCRIPTION:The Poynter Institute hosts a 2 p.m. EDT webinar on “how to find and intelligently cover stories about race.” The course\, taught by Al Jazeera America’s  Sarah Hoye\, aims to offer case studies and best approaches to covering racial issues. Registration required.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/race-matters-covering-communities-of-color/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150527T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150527T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T154425Z
CREATED:20231103T163328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154425Z
UID:26081-1432688400-1432688400@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Reducing Early Childhood Tooth Decay: Approaches in Medicaid
DESCRIPTION:1 p.m. EDT\, Wednesday\, May 27 \nDuring this 90-minute webinar sponsored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Oral Health Initiative\, panelists will discuss the causes of early childhood caries (ECC) and strategies that states can use to move toward a prevention and management approach to treating the disease. \nClick here to register. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/reducing-early-childhood-tooth-decay-approaches-in-medicaid/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150520T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150520T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T154426Z
CREATED:20231103T163326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154426Z
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SUMMARY:Press briefing: How to follow insurance rate review process in your state
DESCRIPTION:Teleconference Wednesday\, May 20\, at 1 pm ET\nFamilies USA and Consumers Union will brief the media on health insurance rate review and the need for greater transparency before rates become final. \nAhead of the briefing\, both Families USA and Consumers Union offer resources on rate review for journalists. During the briefing\, speakers address the purpose\, goal and importance of rate review; how rate review varies among the states; what makes for a strong state review authority; consumers’ and the federal government’s roles in rate review. \nThe presenters will be Dena Mendelsohn\, health policy analyst\, Consumers Union; Cheryl Fish-Parcham\, director\, private insurance program\, Families USA; Victoria Veltri\, state healthcare advocate\, Office of the Healthcare Advocate\, Connecticut; and Ed Weisbart\, vice president\, Consumer Council of Missouri. Q&A will follow. \nTo participate\, dial 888-401-4669 and use confirmation code: 9163383. For more information\, call Dave Lemmon at Families USA (202 628-3030 or dlemmon@familiesusa.org) or Kara Kelber at  Consumers Union (202-462-6262 or kkelber@consumer.org). \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/press-briefing-how-to-follow-insurance-rate-review-process-in-your-state/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150520T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150520T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T154427Z
CREATED:20231103T163127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154427Z
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SUMMARY:Hospitals’ telebriefing on 340B drug pricing
DESCRIPTION:Representatives from more than 500 hospitals and health care systems hold a briefing at noon ET to discuss potential changes to the 340B drug pricing program. The program calls for drugmakers to give hospitals that treat the uninsured and the poor drug discounts. \nContact:  Camille Ahearn\, cahearn@gymr.com or 202-745-5116.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/hospitalsae-telebriefing-on-340b-drug-pricing/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150520T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150520T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T154428Z
CREATED:20231103T163127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154428Z
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SUMMARY:The Changing Geography of Poverty
DESCRIPTION:University of Washington professor Scott Allard and University of Michigan researcher Alex Murphy participate in a 1 p.m. CDT (2 p.m. EDT) webinar to discuss dramatic changes in U.S. poverty as urban and suburban demographics shift. Sponsored by the Institute for Research on Poverty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-changing-geography-of-poverty/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150519T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150519T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T154429Z
CREATED:20231103T163327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154429Z
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SUMMARY:Media teleconference on rising deductibles and the underinsured
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 19\, at noon ET\nA new Commonwealth Fund report shows that an estimated 31 million people were underinsured last year and that many skipped needed health care and depleted savings to pay their medical bills. The report is embargoed until 12:01 am ET on May 20. \nDuring the teleconference\, fund President David Blumenthal\, M.D.\, and fund researcher Sara Collins will review the findings and discuss trends and implications for Americans. \nPlease RSVP to Bethanne Fox\, bfox@cmwf.org or 301-448-7411.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/media-teleconference-on-rising-deductibles-and-the-underinsured/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150518T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150521T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T161933Z
CREATED:20231025T161742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161933Z
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SUMMARY:The Creative Age: Creativity and Aging in America
DESCRIPTION:There is a vital relationship between creative expression and healthy aging\, and National Center for Creative Aging develops programs that build upon this understanding. \nThis conference from the National Center on Creative Aging\, call The Creative Age: Creativity and Aging in America\, will have sessions for arts administrators\, teaching artists\, aging service providers\, caregivers\, educators\, and those in social services. \nRegister here\, or check out travel and hotel info. \nTo register as a member of the press to cover conference events\, email or call Rendy Auguste at rauguste@creativeaging.org or 202-895-9456.  \nDates:May 18 – 21\, 2015 \nHotel location:Capitol Skyline Hotel10 I Street SW\,Washington\, DC
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-creative-age-creativity-and-aging-in-america/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150518T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150519T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T161934Z
CREATED:20231025T161745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161934Z
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SUMMARY:National Academies meeting on crime\, health and society
DESCRIPTION:The National Research Council’s Roundtable on Crime Trends will hold a meeting dedicated to understanding crime in the United States. This meeting will discuss how social issues can influence crime trends. It will include the lethality of criminal attacks and the role of psychopharmacological treatment\, among other issues. \nPlease email Leticia Garcilazo Green for specific questions about the agenda\, or call 202-334-3212.   \nDate & time:May 18 – 19 \nLocation:National Academy of Sciences building (NAS 125)500 Fifth St. N.W.Washington\, D.C. 20001
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-academies-meeting-on-crime-health-and-society/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150515T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150517T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T161935Z
CREATED:20231025T161742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161935Z
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SUMMARY:American Geriatrics Society Annual Meeting & Expo
DESCRIPTION:The AGS Annual Scientific Meeting will address the latest information on clinical care\, research on aging\, and innovative models of care delivery. It will also provide educational enrichment opportunities for professionals from all disciplines. \nPhysicians\, nurses\, pharmacists\, physician assistants\, social workers\, long-term care and managed care providers\, health care administrators and others can update their knowledge and skills through research presentations\, symposia\, workshops\, and meet-the-expert sessions. Sessions will include information about emerging clinical issues\, current research in geriatrics\, education\, health policy\, and delivery of geriatric health care. \nRegister here or check out hotel and travel info. For more information\, email Carol Goodwin\, associate vice president\, communications\, membership and governance\, or call her at 212-308-1414. \nDates:May 15 – 17\, 2015 \nLocation:Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center201 Waterfront StreetNational Harbor\, MD 20745(right outside Washington\, D.C.)
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-geriatrics-society-annual-meeting-expo/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150513T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150513T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T161936Z
CREATED:20231103T163028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161936Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago chapter event: The outlook for health insurance subsidies
DESCRIPTION:With the King v. Burwell Supreme Court decision expected in June\, how would states and stakeholders handle the loss of health insurance subsidies if the plaintiffs prevail? In question is the legality of providing federal subsidies to people in Illinois and other states using the federal marketplace. The ruling would not affect the availability of subsidies in states using state marketplaces. \nExperts at this briefing will explain how subsidies work\, who gets them and how they are calculated. They will address the implications for consumers\, hospitals and health systems if those subsidies disappear\, and how states might respond.   \nPanelists: \n\n\nStephani Becker\, senior policy specialist at the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law \n\n\nDan Yunker\, p”ªresident and CEO of Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council and CEO at Land of Lincoln Health\, a nonprofit health insurer sponsored by MCHC \n\n\nBruce Japsen\, health care writer/columnist for Forbes \n\n\nModerator: Marilyn Werber Serafini\, vice president for policy\, Alliance for Health Reform\, and former health care journalist \n\n\nDate & time: May 13\, 20156:30 – 8:15 p.m. (Refreshments at 6:30 p.m.\, program at 7 p.m.) \nLocation: Columbia College\, Journalism Department33 East Congress\, corner of Wabash and Congress\, under the L tracks\, Room 219 \nRSVP to ahcj_chicago@mac.com. \nThanks to Columbia College for providing a venue for this event and to the Alliance for Health Reform for their partnership and to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for their support.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/chicago-chapter-event-the-outlook-for-health-insurance-subsidies/
CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150507T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150509T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T161937Z
CREATED:20231025T161742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161937Z
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SUMMARY:23rd Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Over 3\,000 health care practitioners\, both domestic and international\, will convene for the 23rd World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.  \nAt this conference\,  expert health care professionals will teach\, lecture\, and demonstrate different aspects of emerging anti-aging\, integrative and functional medicine.  \nDates:May 7 – 9\, 2015 \nHotel location: Diplomat Resort & Spa Hollywood\, FL 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/23rd-annual-world-congress-on-anti-aging-medicine/
CATEGORIES:Event
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