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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131009T010000
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SUMMARY:What's Brewing in State Health Policy?
DESCRIPTION:The National Academy for State Health Policy\, a non-profit and non-partisan organization\, is an independent academy of state health policymakers. \nIt will hold its 26th annual conference. Among the topics on the agenda: \n\n\nHealth care reform \n\n\nMedicaid expansion \n\n\nHealth insurance exchanges \n\n\nMental health care \n\n\nAutism \n\n\nCare coordination \n\n\nAccess to oral health care \n\n\nTribal issues \n\n\nAsthma interventions \n\nHealth disparities\n  \n\n\nFor more information go to http://www.nashpconference.org/
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/whats-brewing-in-state-health-policy/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131009T010000
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SUMMARY:Annual Health Policy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Signature Healthcare FoundationOct. 9\, 2013St. Louis Marriott West \nThe keynote speaker will be Don Berwick\, M.D.\,\, former administrator of the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services\, and the founding CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Cambridge\, Mass. \nhttp://www.signaturefoundation.org/Events/HealthPolicyForum.aspx
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/annual-health-policy-forum/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131009T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131009T010000
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SUMMARY:Creating a Culture of Wellness & Health
DESCRIPTION:Wellness and human resources executives will discuss\, debate and exchange ideas on the impact of strong culture of health in the workplace on employee productivity and costs. \nAmong the highlights: \n\n\nJoel T. Allison\, president and CEO of Baylor Health Care System\, on “Corporate Culture vs. Culture of Well-Being — Explore the CEO and Wellness Professional Partnership to Develop Buy-In” \n\n\nCase Study: University of Michigan’s MHealthy Engages Various Company Levels to Champion a Culture of Health \n\n\nRetail clinics as an innovative member offering \n\n\nInnovative Approach to The Debate On Carrot Or Stick: Why Domino’s Pizza Decided It Doesn’t Always Have to Be the Stick \n\n\nBreakdown Employee Demographics to Create Targeted Strategies that Will Encourage Engagement /Improved Well-Being by Segment  \n\n\nAmerican Airlines & Population Health Management: Lower Health Costs While Improving Health for Employees and Their Dependents \n\n\nInsights from the 4th Annual Wellness in the Workplace Research Study \n\n\nCreate a New Workplace Wellness Model to Produce Real Results Now \n\n\nBuilding a Culture of Health and Health Promotion at ExxonMobil \n\n\nImprove Wellness Program Success Rates through Identification of Motivating Factors \n\n\nThe complete agenda is available here. \nMedia/press credentials are available.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/creating-a-culture-of-wellness-health/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131003T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131004T010000
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SUMMARY:Health Data Journalism Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Workshop home\nRegistration\nProgram\nHotel\nThings to do\n\n\nAnaheim\, Calif. ♦ Oct. 3-4\nJournalists are invited to tap into health data in a special workshop coming this fall. This Association of Health Care Journalists workshop offers something for both data newcomers and  veterans – from spreadsheet basics to visualizing data online. You’ll come away with skills and ideas on teasing stories out of datasets and tools on presenting these stories. \nOct. 3 – Optional trainingThe first day features four hours of hands-on classes focused on spreadsheet basics for novices. (This session is full.) \nOct. 4 – Main workshopThe second day will feature more advanced training with topics including: \n\nHow data will transform coverage of health care\n\nOpen data in the era of health reform \n\n\nHealth stories through Census data \n\n\nPremiums\, exchanges and other health insurance data \n\n\nDoctors\, drugs and data \n\n\nData visualization: Drawing the facts \n\n\nBonus state data session for California reporters \n\n\nSponsors: \n\n\nThe California HealthCare Foundation \n\n\nThe Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust \n\n\nRobert Wood Johnson Foundation \n\n\nThe Commonwealth Fund
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-data-journalism-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131002T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131006T010000
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SUMMARY:IDWeek 2013: Advancing Science\, Improving Care
DESCRIPTION:The meeting is jointly presented by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)\, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)\, the HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA)\, and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS). \nIt features the latest science and bench-to- bedside approaches in prevention\, diagnosis\, treatment\, and epidemiology of infectious diseases\, including HIV\, across the lifespan. \nMedia access\nRegistered members of the working press are welcome to attend all scientific programs during IDWeek. IDWeek will have a fully staffed press office to assist you in your coverage. To be added to the press list\, contact Ashley Mattys\, amattys@pcipr.com or 312-558-1770. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/idweek-2013-advancing-science-improving-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131001T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131004T010000
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SUMMARY:Rural Health Clinic and Critical Access Hospital Conferences
DESCRIPTION:The National Rural Health Association will hold its Rural Health Clinic Conference 2013\, Oct. 1-2 in Austin\, Texas. \nAmong the general session topics will “Navigating accountable care headwaters: Five critical strategies\,” and “Advancing effective communication in rural America\,” a presentation by Leon Rodriguez\, JD\, of the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services. \nImmediately following the NRHA’s conference will be the NRHA Critical Access Hospital Conference 2013\, Oct. 2-4\, in Austin\, Texas. \n\nAmong the general session topics will be updates on national legislative and regulatory issues\, including a discussion of the report in August from the HHS Office of Inspector General on critical access hospitals. In this report\, “Most Critical Access Hospitals Would Not Meet the Location Requirements if Required to Re-Enroll in Medicare\,” the OIG said CMS could save $449 million by de-certifying two-thirds of such hospitals that do not meet certain CMS requirements.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/rural-health-clinic-and-critical-access-hospital-conferences/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131001T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131001T010000
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SUMMARY:Affordable Care Act: Enrollment in insurance marketplaces opens
DESCRIPTION:People can start enrollwing in the Health Insurance Marketplace\, a new way for people without insurance to get coverage and a key component of the health reform law. People also will be able to find out if they can get lower costs for private insurance. \nTimeline
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/affordable-care-act-enrollment-in-insurance-marketplaces-opens/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130930T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130930T010000
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SUMMARY:Hearing on informing patients about use of digital\, identifiable health information
DESCRIPTION:The HIT Policy Committee’s Privacy and Security Tiger Team\, part of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology\, will be holding a virtual\, public hearing to explore practical ways to provide patients with greater transparency about the uses and disclosures of their digital\, identifiable health information. \nSuch exploration also may facilitate implementation by the Office for Civil Rights of the HITECH requirement that a patient’s right under the HIPAA Privacy Rule to an “accounting” of disclosures include disclosures for “treatment\, payment and operations” when such disclosures are made through “an electronic health record.” \nThe Privacy Committee of the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics’ Subcommittee on Privacy\, Confidentiality and Security and the HIT Standards Committee’s Privacy and Security Work Group will also participate in the question and answer periods on Sept. 30\, 11:45 a.m.-5 p.m. EDT. \nHere are instructions on how to listen to this meeting. \nAt the hearing\, the Tiger Team will hear testimony from stakeholders including providers\, payers\, technology developers\, business associates\, and patient advocates. The Tiger Team invites members of the public to provide written answers to key discussions questions through the ONC blog. The Tiger Team will consider these answers as it continues to deliberate and make recommendations on these issues. In addition\, the hearing will include time for public comments from 4:45-5 p.m. EDT. Specific instructions on how to do so will be provided at the hearing.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/hearing-on-informing-patients-about-use-of-digital-identifiable-health-information/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130927T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130929T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002455
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SUMMARY:Medicine X: Stanford University School of Medicine
DESCRIPTION:http://medicinex.stanford.edu/September 27-29\, 2013At the LKSC conference center on the campus of the Stanford University School of Medicine \nThe Medicine X initiative is designed to explore the potential of social media and information technology to advance the practice of medicine\, improve health\, and empower patients to be active participants in their own care. \nSpeakers include: \n\nSusannah Fox of Pew Internet and American Life Project\nLloyd B. Minor\, dean of the Stanford School of Medicine\nAmir Dan Rubin\, president & CEO\, Stanford Hospital & Clinics\nRoni Zeiger\, M.D.\, CEO of Smart Patients\nBryan Vartabedian\, M.D.\, physician and blogger at 33charts
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/medicine-x-stanford-university-school-of-medicine/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130927T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130929T010000
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SUMMARY:2013 Hispanic Dental Association Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2013 Hispanic Dental Association Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sept. 27-29 at the Boston Mariott Copley Place. \nThe Hispanic Dental Association works to provide a voice for Hispanic oral professionals and promote the oral health of the Hispanic community through improved prevention\, treatment and education.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2013-hispanic-dental-association-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130926T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130926T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002455
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SUMMARY:Federal exchanges: News briefing for regional and local reporters
DESCRIPTION:A recording of this news briefing is now available. Click here.\nIf you work in one of the states that is not developing its own health insurance exchange\, here is your chance to get the scoop on the federal exchange or ones operated through federal state partnerships. This phone-web conference\, sponsored by AHCJ\, will give you direct access to question and quote officials from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services who are involved in developing this critical aspect of Obamacare. Up to 100 AHCJ members can access the conference via their computers – attendance will be first come\, first served. Questions will be submitted during the conference and an AHCJ moderator will pose them to the CMS officials for on-the-record answers. \n\nGary Cohen\, deputy administrator and director\, Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight\nJulie Bataille\, director\, CMS Office of Communications\nModerator: Tony Leys\, health care reporter\, The Des Moines Register\n\n1:30-2 p.m. Eastern time\, Thursday\, Sept. 26.\nGary Cohen joined CMS in August as deputy administrator and director of the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO). Cohen returned to CMS to lead the implementation of a major component of the ACA from his most recent position as chief counsel to the California Health Benefit Exchange Board. Previously\, Cohen was the director of the Oversight Group at CCIIO\, responsible for implementation\, compliance and enforcement of the market rules\, medical loss ratio\, and rate review provisions. In previous positions\, he served as deputy commissioner and general counsel for the California Department of Insurance\, chief of staff to then-Congressman John Garamendi and general counsel of the California Public Utilities Commission. \n  \n  \nJulie Bataille leads strategic communications efforts for federal programs delivering health care to millions of Americans. She oversees communications planning\, marketing\, creative services\, web strategy\, media relations and call center operations. Before joining CMS\, Bataille was the associate vice president of communications for Georgetown University. She served as deputy director of communications for Vice President Gore and the Gore 2000 Presidential Campaign and was press Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education. She was an assistant press secretary at the White House during the Clinton administration and began her career in the office of then-Sen. Joe Biden. \n  \n  \nTony Leys is a health care reporter at The Des Moines Register\, where he has worked since 1988. He was a 2011-12 AHCJ Regional Health Journalism Fellow.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/federal-exchanges-news-briefing-for-regional-and-local-reporters/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130926T010000
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia chapter: Fetal surgery expert event at CHOP
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is hosting a Philadelphia chapter meeting for the Association of Health Care Journalists on Thursday\, Sept. 26 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. \nThe focus is on fetal surgery\, a field that has delivered big changes in spina bifida treatment and other complex conditions diagnosed before birth. \nThe sessions will kick off at 5:55 pm with a Welcome-Intro from Dr. Scott Adzick\, CHOP’s Surgeon-in-Chief\, and at 6:05 pm\, we go to breakout groups\, enabling us to rotate through six short presentations. \nLocationAbramson Pediatric Research Center Lobby3615 Civic Center BoulevardPhiladelphia\, PA 19104http://www.research.chop.edu/about/map-directions \nJournalists should rsvp with Ashley Moore at:moorea1@email.chop.edu \nHere’s a breakdown of the six presenters: \n1. N. Scott Adzick\, MD – Surgeon-in-Chief and Director\, Center for Fetal Diagnosis and TreatmentTopic: Open Fetal Surgery – Overview of the fetal surgery – what conditions are being treated today and what is on the horizon (specifically research underway to eventually replace open fetal surgery for spina bifida with a more minimally invasive approach).Location: Fetal surgery operating room \n2. Mark P. Johnson\, MD – Obstetrical Director\, Center for Fetal Diagnosis and TreatmentTopic: Minimally Invasive Fetal Surgery what is currently happening and what is on the horizon.Location: SDU Conference Room (lots of videos in this presentation) \n3. Lori J. Howell\, MS\, RN (Executive Director\, Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment) and Lynne Garbose (CHOP board member and benefactor of CHOP’s Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit (SDU)). \nTopic: Lynne will share her personal story with having a baby with the birth defect\, Lori will discuss why the SDU was created and how we are Now seeing better outcomes for babies with birth defects because of it (these papers will all be published in peer reviewed journals over the next year or so).Location: SDU Waiting area \n4. Alan W. Flake\, MD — Attending Fetal and Pediatric Surgeon and Director\, Center for Fetal ResearchTopic: A potential prenatal cure for sickle cell  — Dr. Flake is positioned to start a clinical trial in the next few years for his work to prenatally cure sickle cell disease via stem cell injection. He will give a preview of his work.Location: Abramson Library on 11th Floor \n5. Julie S. Moldenhauer\, MD (Medical Director of the Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit) and Joanna C.M. Cole\, PhD (Clinical Psychologist for the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment)Topic: CHOP is the first fetal program to have a dedicated clinical psychologist who just specializes on mothers caring babies with birth defects. Joanna in currently conducting several studies about the psychological aspects of this fetal medicine. She and Julie will preview their work. \n6. Holly L. Hedrick\, MD and Marcus Davey\, PhD – Topic: Fetal Medicine Research Overview. Marcus runs our Center for Fetal Research lab and Holly Hedrick is an attending fetal and pediatric surgeon. They will partner to talk about some of the other exciting reach happening in the lab\, as well as how that translates to clinical research and then long term outcomes/follow up research. This presentation will preview a new fetal surgery procedure CHOP expects to launch in the next year or so for congenital diaphragmatic hernia.Location: In the center for fetal research lab
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/philadelphia-chapter-fetal-surgery-expert-event-at-chop/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130926T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130926T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002455
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SUMMARY:Advanced Old Age In America: What Can We Count On?
DESCRIPTION:The Altarum Institute’s Center for Elder Care and Advanced Illness roundtable features an all-star lineup of gerontologists\, policy analysts\, nonprofit and political stakeholders.  \nExperts on aging will debate a wide range of issues\, including costs\, social service needs\, caregiver shortage\, needs of elderly experiencing cognitive decline\, policy strategies and the role of local coalitions\, commissions\, and communities in our aging nation. \nFor those who can’t make it in person\, the roundtable is also available via live webcast (register in advance).
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/advanced-old-age-in-america-what-can-we-count-on/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130924T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130924T010000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Coordinating Public Sector Health Care Purchasing
DESCRIPTION:Sept. 24\, 9:30-10:30 a.m. PT \n\nImplementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) puts three of California’s largest public purchasers of health care services — Covered California (California’s ACA-compliant health benefit marketplace)\, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)\, and the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) — in a stronger position to coordinate their buying power. \nStates have long been interested in this type of alignment\, hoping that enhanced market leverage would lead to lower costs and better health care quality. But few such efforts have been sustained. State government bodies are often reluctant to coordinate with one another without a mandate to do so\, and the regular turnover in governmental leadership can stymie progress. State purchasers also differ significantly in their missions\, covered populations and services\, and contractors\, further complicating alignment. \nDespite these challenges\, some states have effectively coordinated purchasing efforts\, and in the case of Minnesota\, sustained that activity over time. Learn how California state entities can leverage their purchasing power to influence health care cost and value from Michael Bailit\, MBA\, president of Bailit Health Purchasing and author of the new CHCF report\, “All Together Now: Coordinating California’s Public Sector Health Care Purchasing.” \nRegister now for this webinar. The webinar is open to all interested participants. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webinar-coordinating-public-sector-health-care-purchasing/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130923T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130924T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002455
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SUMMARY:The Science of Science Communication II: Live Webcast
DESCRIPTION:Communicating about science-related issues such as climate change\, evolution or the obesity crisis can quickly become political and controversial. This event\, part of the National Academy of Sciences’ Sackler Colloquium series\, examines some of the latest social science research on communication and its implications for governance\, policy\, and public engagement.  Registration is full\, but the event will be video webcast live 8:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m. EDT on Sept 23 and 8:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Sept. 24. See the complete agenda and register for the webcast. \nMedia inquiries should be directed to the Office of News and Public Information at 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-science-of-science-communication-ii-live-webcast/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130916T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130916T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002455
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SUMMARY:Covering the ACA Marketplaces
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, Sept. 16\, 2013 \nTime: 6:15 pm-7:45 pm (refreshments available at 6:15\, program begins at 6:30) \nLocation: National Public Radio’s new headquarters in Washington\, DC. 1111 North Capitol St.\, NE (a 10-minute walk from NOMA metro stop) \n \nThe Association of Health Care Journalists’ DC Chapter and the Alliance for Health Reform will hold a reporters’ roundtable on Covering the ACA Marketplaces. \nWith the marketplaces scheduled to launch Oct. 1\, no topic is as newsy\, complicated and filled with political spin. Come learn about some best ways to cover the new exchanges\, best questions to ask and sources to contact. \nOur panelists will include Julie Rovner of NPR\, Sarah Kliff of The Washington Post and Joanne Kenen of Politico and AHCJ’s health reform topic leader. Sabrina Corlette\, research professor and project director of the Center on Health Insurance Reforms at Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute\, will answer your questions about insurance changes in the law and how the marketplaces will work. \nMost of the evening will be a discussion and question and answer session with attendees. Moderators will be AHCJ board member Phil Galewitz of Kaiser Health News\, and Marilyn Serafini of the Alliance for Health Reform. \nPlease RSVP to either mserafini@allhealth.org or pgalewitz@kff.org by Sept 11. Space is limited. \nThis briefing is sponsored by AHCJ\, the Alliance for Health Reform and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-the-aca-marketplaces/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130912T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130913T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002455
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SUMMARY:Institute for Oral Health (IOH) National Conference: Impact of Policy on Oral Health Care Delivery
DESCRIPTION:When: Sept. 12-13Where: Washington\, D.C. \nConference speakers will discuss the evolving dental profession\, policy changes to support oral health\, the economic impact of untreated oral health and innovative delivery models for getting care to those in need. \nVisit the website for more information.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/institute-for-oral-health-ioh-national-conference-impact-of-policy-on-oral-health-care-delivery/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130910T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130910T010000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Helping consumers understand what they will pay in the new marketplaces
DESCRIPTION:The second webinar in the Kaiser Family Foundation’s series looks at insurance rates and plan offerings in the new state-based marketplaces. The co-directors of the Foundation’s Program for the Study of Health Reform and Private Insurance\, Senior Vice President Larry Levitt and Vice President Gary Claxton\, will give a brief presentation on the early reports of rates\, how and why they vary\, and what consumers would pay after taking tax credits into account. They will also answer journalists’ questions about the new insurance market rules taking effect in 2014 and how to interpret insurance rates. \nJournalists who want to register for the Sept. 10 webinar can RSVP by clicking here. Shortly after registering\, each participant will receive a confirmation email that contains information about how to join the webinar.  \nIf you are unable to attend the second webinar\, but would like to receive all future updates on the series\, please email your name and media affiliation to acawebinars@kff.org. You can also use this email to provide feedback and ideas for the series. Throughout the Foundation’s ACA webinar series\, participants are welcome to continue the conversation on Twitter with the hashtag #ACA101KFF. \nThe webinar will be 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET\, Sept. 10. \nArchived video from the first webinar\, “What Do Consumers Need to Know About Health Reform’s Changes\,” is available on the Kaiser Family Foundation website.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webinar-helping-consumers-understand-what-they-will-pay-in-the-new-marketplaces/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130910T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130910T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002455
CREATED:20231103T153449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162555Z
UID:25867-1378774800-1378774800@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Atlanta chapter: The CDC and global health with Ron Ballard
DESCRIPTION:The Atlanta chapter of the Association of Health Care Journalists will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday evening\, Sept. 10\, at Ri Ra Irish Pub (1080 Peachtree St NE\, Suite 1\, at the corner of Crescent and 12th) in Midtown to hear about the CDC’s role in global health. \nWe’ll hear from Ron Ballard\, Ph.D.\, who is associate director for laboratory science at the CDC Center for Global Health Leadership. \nBallard served as branch chief of the Laboratory Reference and Research Branch within the Division of Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention\, NCHHSTP (formerly within the Division of AIDS\, STD and Tuberculosis Laboratory Research) at CDC for nine years. He joined CDC in 2001. Prior to his CDC career Ballard served on the scientific staff of the Medical Research Council Trachoma Research Unit at the Lister Institute for Preventive Medicine in Chelsea\, London. Ballard later served as Director of the National Reference Centre for STDs at the South African Institute for Medical Research in Johannesburg and Associate Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand. He was the founder\, and past president\, of the Sexually Transmitted Diseases Society of Southern Africa and is a past secretary-general of the International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI). His most recent research interests include development and application of diagnostic and typing tests for STDs\, tropical STDs and STD/HIV interactions. \nThere will be food provided.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/atlanta-chapter-the-cdc-and-global-health-with-ron-ballard/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130910T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130910T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002455
CREATED:20231103T153442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162556Z
UID:25862-1378774800-1378774800@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:NPC Luncheon with CDC Director Thomas R. Frieden\, M.D.
DESCRIPTION:Thomas R. Frieden\, M.D.\, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, will report on the state of our health security at a Tuesday\, Sept. 10\, National Press Club luncheon. Frieden will identify eminent dangers to our health security – superbugs\, disasters\, and leading causes of death – and the assets the nation’s health protection agency can use to thwart them. \n\nThe luncheon will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. Remarks will begin at 1 p.m.\, followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $21 for Club members and one guest. Tickets are $35 for non-members. \nTickets must be purchased at time of reservation. For questions regarding reservations\, please email reservations@press.org or call (202)662-7501. \nClub members who wish to attend the pre-luncheon reception must RSVP separately to VIPreception@press.org 48 hours before the event. Space may be limited. You must have a paid reservation to the luncheon to attend the VIP reception. \nTo submit a question in advance\, put FRIEDEN in the subject line and email to president@press.org before 10 a.m. the day of the luncheon.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/npc-luncheon-with-cdc-director-thomas-r-frieden-m-d/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130907T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130910T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002455
CREATED:20231025T161345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162557Z
UID:23947-1378515600-1378774800@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:National Assn. of States United for Aging and Disabilities & Nat. Home and Community Based Services
DESCRIPTION:This conference of the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities and National Home and Community Based Services focuss on innovative federal\, state and local policy and programs for home and community services for older adults and people with disabilities. \nSome topics from the agenda: \n\n\nImplementation of Secretary Sebelius’ 2013 National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease \n\n\nThe Aging & Disability Network Role in Developing Nursing Home Transitions \n\n\nMedicaid 101: Overview of the Program \n\n\nStrategies for Successful Community Supports and Transitions for Individuals Living with Traumatic Brain Injury \n\n\nLessons Learned from Maryland’s TBI Medicaid Waiver \n\n\nNew Delivery Systems for Long Term Services and Supports: How States are Diving into Affordable Care Act Opportunities  \n\n\nPositioning the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program in the HCBS and Long Term Care Service and Support System  \n\n\nProviding HCBS through Managed Care \n\n\nMore information…
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-assn-of-states-united-for-aging-and-disabilities-nat-home-and-community-based-services/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130906T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130906T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002455
CREATED:20231103T153450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162558Z
UID:25869-1378429200-1378429200@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Data release: Preliminary data on births for 2012
DESCRIPTION:The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics will release data and information about “Births: Preliminary Data for 2012.” All 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 301-458-4800or register with the NCHS Media List. \nSee a list of upcoming NCHS reports. \nContact: CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics\, Office of Communication\, 301-458-4800.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-release-preliminary-data-on-births-for-2012/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130905T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130905T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002455
CREATED:20231103T153449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162559Z
UID:25868-1378342800-1378342800@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Data release: Use of family planning and related medical services among women
DESCRIPTION:The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics will release data and information about the “Use of Family Planning and Related Medical Services among Women 15-44 in the United States” from the National Survey of Family Growth 2006-2010. All 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. \n \nTo access embargoed and password protected materials\, reporters should contact the CDC/NCHS Press Room at 301-458-4800or register with the NCHS Media List. \nSee a list of upcoming NCHS reports. \nContact: CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics\, Office of Communication\, 301-458-4800
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-release-use-of-family-planning-and-related-medical-services-among-women/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130901T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130930T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002455
CREATED:20231025T161344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162600Z
UID:23946-1377997200-1380502800@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Aging Month
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Aging Month is an annual observance focusing national attention on the positive aspects of growing older. The main objective of the month is to encourage local Healthy Aging events that promote taking personal responsibility for one’s health — physically\, socially\, mentally\, and financially. \nFor more information\, contact Carolyn Worthington\, Healthy Aging Network at 610-793-0979 or see the press release here 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/healthy-aging-month/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130829T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130829T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002455
CREATED:20231103T153449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162602Z
UID:25866-1377738000-1377738000@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Data release: Prescription Sleep Aid Use Among Adults
DESCRIPTION:The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics will release information about adults’ use of prescription sleep aids in the United States\, 2005-10. \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 can contact the NCHS press office or register online. \nView a list of upcoming NCHS reports. \nContact: CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics\, Office of Communication\, 301-458-4800   
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-release-prescription-sleep-aid-use-among-adults/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130828T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130828T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002455
CREATED:20231103T153448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162940Z
UID:25865-1377651600-1377651600@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: What Do Consumers Need to Know About Health Reform's Changes?
DESCRIPTION:As part of its Media Fellowships Program\, the Kaiser Family Foundation is organizing a series of interactive webinars exclusively for journalists to address key aspects of the 2010 Affordable Care Act\, the implications for consumers\, and strategies for connecting the dots for different audiences. \nThe first webinar will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday\, August 28\, and will be an overview of how health reform’s impact will vary for people in different circumstances\, including those currently with employer coverage\, those who buy their own insurance and those who are currently uninsured. Foundation State Health Policy Director Jennifer Tolbert and Senior Fellow Karen Pollitz will explain the law’s individual mandate requiring most Americans to obtain coverage\, as well as the law’s new coverage options\, including new state insurance marketplaces\, subsidies for people with low- and moderate incomes\, and new rules prohibiting insurers from discriminating based on pre-existing conditions. They will answer journalists’ questions about the law as part of the webinar. \nRegister for the August 28 webinar. \nShortly after registering\, each participant will receive a confirmation email that contains information about how to join the webinar. \nIf you are unable to attend the first webinar\, but would like to receive all future updates on the series\, please email your name and media affiliation to acawebinars@kff.org. You can also use this email to provide feedback and ideas for the series. Throughout the Foundation’s ACA webinar series\, participants are welcome to continue the conversation on Twitter with the hashtag #ACA101KFF. \nThe “Covering Health Reform” series will continue on Sept. 10\, with a webinar focused on the premiums and tax subsidies available for insurance purchased through the new state insurance marketplaces and how that will affect the cost of coverage. Another scheduled webinar will focus on the cost and implications of states’ decisions on whether or not to expand their Medicaid programs under the law on Oct. 8. The series will also select emerging issues as topics for webinars based on feedback from participants and other interested media members. \nContact:\nVictoria Chao(650) 854-9400acawebinars@kff.org
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webinar-what-do-consumers-need-to-know-about-health-reforms-changes/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130828T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130828T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002455
CREATED:20231103T153443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162942Z
UID:25864-1377651600-1377651600@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Briefing: Survey of health care benefit costs and plan changes at large employers
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Group on Health will host a press briefing on Wednesday\, Aug. 28 at 10:00 a.m. EDT at the National Press Club to discuss the results of its annual survey of large employers on health care benefit costs and changes they are making to their programs in the wake of economic uncertainty and rising costs. \nHelen Darling\, President and CEO of the National Business Group on Health\, will reveal projected health care benefit costs increases for 2014 and how employers are revising their benefit plan designs for next year\, including cost sharing arrangements\, consumer directed plans\, and wellness programs and their views on the role of health insurance exchanges in providing employee populations access to health care. Helen will also preview this year’s open enrollment season and what employees can expect to see when they receive their benefit packages for 2014. \nThe survey\, “Large Employers’ 2014 Health Plan Design Changes\,” is one of the few surveys conducted in mid-year just as employers are finalizing their programs for the following year. \nWhenAug. 28\, 201310:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m.) \nWhereThe National Press ClubNational Press Club Building (Bloomberg Room)\, 13th Floor529 14th Street\, NWWashington\, DC 20045 \nOut of town media will be able to access the press briefing remotely.  For details and to RSVP\, contact Ed Emerman at eemerman@eaglepr.com\, or 609.275.5162
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/briefing-survey-of-health-care-benefit-costs-and-plan-changes-at-large-employers/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130822T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130822T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002455
CREATED:20231103T153442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162943Z
UID:25863-1377133200-1377133200@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Data release: Trends in circumcision in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics will release data showing trends in circumcision in the United States. All materials are embargoed until 12:01 a.m.\, Aug. 22. \nFor 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 can contact the NCHS press office or register online. \nContact: CDC’s National Center for Health StatisticsOffice of Communication301-458-4800  \nLearn about more upcoming NCHS reports. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-release-trends-in-circumcision-in-the-u-s/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130815T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130815T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002455
CREATED:20231103T153401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162944Z
UID:25854-1376528400-1376528400@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:HHS awards navigator grants
DESCRIPTION:Navigators are supposed to help educate people about their options under the Affordable Care Act. They have to meet certain conflict of interest and training/certification rules.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/hhs-awards-navigator-grants/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130812T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130814T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002455
CREATED:20231025T161338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162944Z
UID:23943-1376269200-1376442000@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Florida Council on Aging
DESCRIPTION:Changing Aging: Administators and employees of aging services organizations including healthcare\, long term care\, day care\, policy. Sessions on topics such as integrative care partnerships\, sustainable living\, and managed care.  \nWhere: Orlando\, FLWhen: August 12-14More Information: http://www.fcoa.org/conference.html
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/florida-council-on-aging/
CATEGORIES:Event
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