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:20120311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20121104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20130310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20131103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130702T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130702T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162953Z CREATED:20231103T153400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162953Z UID:25852-1372726800-1372726800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Shifting Challenges: Mental Health in the ACA Era DESCRIPTION:Provisions of the 2010 health reform law\, combined with mental health parity legislation\, promise to make mental health care available to millions more Americans in 2014 through both private insurance and Medicaid. But\, the sweeping changes that these laws make to financing for mental health care will require states\, mental health providers\, private insurers and patients to make major adjustments. As more people gain coverage\, mental health experts fear that access to care could become an issue\, and members of Congress already are introducing legislation to address this concern.  \nWill the workforce be sufficient to serve the needs of all the newly enrolled? Will states need to expand the capacity of their mental health centers\, and how will changes in funding streams affect their ability to do so? How are states adapting to new federal insurance subsidies and potential matching revenue? Are community mental health centers prepared to bill Medicaid and insurance companies? What will the mental health care needs of the newly insured population be\, and can providing mental health care to that population reduce their total health care costs or increase their productivity? Are there further benefits when mental health care is integrated with primary care\, and what opportunities or challenges do the new laws create for integration? \nA distinguished panel of experts will address these and related questions.  \n\n\nTed Lutterman\, senior director of government and commercial research at the state mental health directors’ research institute\, will give an overview of the complex web of payers\, providers\, and patients that comprise the U.S. mental health care system and explain how parts of the system are adapting to this new era. \n\n\nJohn O’Brien\, senior policy advisor for the Disabled and Elderly Health Programs Group at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)\, will outline the effects that the new laws have had on CMS’ priorities for mental health care and offer results from their demonstration projects. \n\n\nLinda Rosenberg\, president and CEO of the National Coalition for Behavioral Healthcare\, will give a national perspective of the effects that new laws are having on the mental health care system\, and examine some of the challenges that remain. \n\n\nKarl Wilson\, former CEO of Crider Community Mental Health Center and Crider FQHC in Missouri\, will offer an on-the-ground perspective of the changes occurring in the U.S. mental health system\, and specifically about Missouri’s integration of mental health and primary care.  \n\n\nEd Howard of the Alliance and Andrew Hyman of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation will co-moderate. \n\n\nThe event is sponsored by the nonpartisan Alliance for Health Reform and The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. \nWHEN:  Tuesday\, July 2\, 12:15 PM to 2:00 PM (Lunch available at noon)  \nWHERE: Room G-50\, Dirksen Senate Office Building \nRSVP by noon on Monday\, July 1\, by using this form or call 202-789-2300.   \nC-SPAN will broadcast the briefing live. You can watch on C-SPAN TV or at http://www.c-span.org/Live-Video/C-SPAN/. You can also listen on C-SPAN radio (90.1 FM in Washington\, DC).   URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/shifting-challenges-mental-health-in-the-aca-era/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130628T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130628T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162954Z CREATED:20231103T153359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162954Z UID:25851-1372381200-1372381200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Data release: Births\, 2011 DESCRIPTION:The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics will release “Births: Final Data for 2011” on June 28.  \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. \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-births-2011/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130627T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130627T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162955Z CREATED:20231103T153359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162955Z UID:25850-1372294800-1372294800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Data release: Changes in Cesarean Delivery Rates DESCRIPTION:The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics will release “Changes in Cesarean Delivery Rates by Gestational Age: United States\, 1996-2011” on June 27.  \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 (http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/nchs_media_list.htm). \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-changes-in-cesarean-delivery-rates/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130624T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130628T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162956Z CREATED:20231025T161328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162956Z UID:23934-1372035600-1372381200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:8th World Conference of Science Journalists DESCRIPTION:WCSJ2013 provides opportunities for science journalists and communication professionals to meet and to engage in international dialogue with researchers\, decision makers and citizens. Science journalists will be able to exchange ideas and discuss their roles in the new and rapidly changing media landscape. \nWCSJ2013 provides an agenda for revisiting our values and approaches in interactive sessions. There will be a special emphasis on cultural events\, while not forgetting the source of our daily bread – science news. \nThe host organisations\, the Finnish Association of Science Editors and Journalists (FASEJ) and the World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ)\, will be very happy to meet you in Helsinki during the peak of the white nights of Finnish summer. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/8th-world-conference-of-science-journalists/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130624T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130628T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162957Z CREATED:20231025T161229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162957Z UID:23874-1372035600-1372381200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:World Conference of Science Journalists 2013 DESCRIPTION:The World Conference of Science Journalists 2013 provides excellent opportunities for science journalists and communication professionals to meet in the heart of Helsinki\, in the middle of Nordic summer. \nThe main theme of the Conference is Critical Questioning in the Public Sphere. This applies equally to both journalists and to the public. Media content and channels are in rapid flux. Social media are evolving. What does this mean for science journalism? \nComplexity in the sphere of science is growing. Changes in topics\, points of view and areas is interests will challenge journalists to adopt new orientations in their profession. What kind of science journalism is needed in the future? \nThe conference will include a pre-conference day (24 June) with skill building workshops\, three full conference days and aone day (28 June) for tailored post-tours. The conference language is English. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-conference-of-science-journalists-2013/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130623T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130625T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162958Z CREATED:20231025T161321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162958Z UID:23927-1371949200-1372122000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Academy Health Research Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is one of the nation’s premiere health research meetings\, with sessions on on research policy\, methods\, data sets\, emerging research methods and training. Sessions include  long-term care\, Medicare\, complex chronic conditions\, health Information technology\, patient-centered outcomes\,  among others.  Presenters include representatives from HHS\, AHRQ\, CDC\, Johns Hopkins.  \nWhere: Baltimore Convention Center\, Baltimore \nWhen: June 23-25 2013 \nMore Information: Academy Health URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/academy-health-research-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130619T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130622T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162959Z CREATED:20231025T161259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162959Z UID:23905-1371603600-1371862800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Dental Hygienists’ Association 90th Annual Session DESCRIPTION:With a conference them of “Proud Past and Unlimited Future of Dental Hygiene\,” the ADHA will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the dental hygiene profession. \nFeatured speakers include Erin Brockvich\, Debbie Reynolds and Geena Davis. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-dental-hygienistsae-association-90th-annual-session/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130618T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130618T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154511Z CREATED:20231103T153355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154511Z UID:25849-1371517200-1371517200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey DESCRIPTION:The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics is releasing three sets of data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey. All materials are embargoed until 12:01 a.m. on the date of release. To access embargoed and password protected materials\, reporters can contact the NCHS press office or register online. For more information or to request an interview please contact the NCHS press office at 301-458-4800 or paoquery@cdc.gov. \nThe three releases are: \n\n\nWireless Substitution: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey\, July-December 2012 \n\n\nHealth Insurance Coverage: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey\, 2012 \n\n\nEarly Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the 2012 National Health Interview Survey \n\n\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/early-release-of-estimates-from-the-national-health-interview-survey/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130618T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130618T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T150833Z CREATED:20231103T153353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150833Z UID:25847-1371517200-1371517200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Philadelphia Chapter — State health law implementation: Race to the starting line DESCRIPTION:Please join the Philadelphia chapter of the Association of Health Care Journalists on Tuesday\, June 18 for a special event to explore the challenges that Pennsylvania and New Jersey face this year leading up to the 2014 health law changes. \nDate: June 18 \nTime: 6 p.m. beer/wine and appetizers\, 6:30-8 p.m. briefing \nLocation: Philadelphia Inquirer Public Room (801 Market St. #300). Parking is across the street\, at 8th and Market. \nThis year the giant health law begins to move into its most climactic phase. Tens of millions of people are about to get health insurance\, and this meeting will help reporters understand the epic challenges ahead. The health law requires that everyone carry insurance by 2014\, and new\, online exchanges are meant to help individuals and small businesses obtain coverage. About half of states – including Pennsylvania and New Jersey – are leaving the creation and operation of the exchanges to the federal government. Insurers have begun to submit plan types and proposed premiums to federal regulators\, and details are expected to be publicly announced by August. Enrollment is planned to start in October with the first plans going live in January\, 2014. \nYet another big change is the expansion of Medicaid\, which states can accept or reject. New Jersey has chosen to expand its program\, while Pennsylvania will not. \nThese developments mark the biggest changes in health insurance in more than a generation and will raise many questions. How will federal insurance exchanges work? Will they even get off the ground by the Oct. 1 deadline? Will people know how to enroll? Will the plans be affordable? Without the Medicaid expansion\, many of Pennsylvania’s estimated 1.4 million uninsured may be unable to participate. What does this mean for them and for the financial health of hospitals? With so many more people covered in both states\, will there be a shortage of physicians\, as many experts expect? \nThis briefing will help you answer these questions for your readers\, viewers and listeners. \nPanelists: \n\n\nKaren Pollitz\, senior fellow at the Kaiser Family Foundation and former Obama administration official \n\n\nGerald Katz\, owner\, Healthcare Management Consulting \n\n\nUwe Reinhardt\, professor of economics and public affairs at Princeton University \n\n\nKarl Stark\, health editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer \n\n\nModerator: Marilyn Werber Serafini\, communications director and health policy advisor at the Alliance for Health Reform\, a nonpartisan\, nonprofit health policy group in Washington\, DC \nPlease RSVP to Marilyn Serafini 240-401-3514 mserafini@allhealth.org \nThis briefing is sponsored by AHCJ\, the Alliance for Health Reform and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/philadelphia-chapter-ae-state-health-law-implementation-race-to-the-starting-line/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130614T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130614T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162959Z CREATED:20231103T153157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162959Z UID:25829-1371171600-1371171600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Rural Health Journalism Workshop 2013 DESCRIPTION:Workshop home\nProgram\nEvent coverage\n \nHotel\nGetting there\n\n\n \nFree workshop focuses on covering rural America\nEighty people attended this workshop\, bringing together journalists and health care and policy experts to focus on the medical challenges of rural areas. Attendees gained a better understanding of what’s happening – or will be happening – in rural regions\, and returned to work with dozens of story ideas. \n \nWorkshop location:\nUAB HospitalWest Pavilion Conference Center6th Avenue S. & 19th StreetBirmingham\, Ala. \n \n\nHOSTS\n\n\nUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham \n\n\nChildren’s of Alabama \n\n\nSPONSORS:\n\n\nThe Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust \n\n\nRobert Wood Johnson Foundation \n\n\nMissouri Foundation for Health \n\n\nThe Commonwealth Fund URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/rural-health-journalism-workshop-2013/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130611T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130611T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163000Z CREATED:20231103T153236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163000Z UID:25842-1370912400-1370912400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Chicago chapter: Changing Costs and Care at the End of Life DESCRIPTION:In the wake of the “death panels” controversy that demonized efforts to compensate physicians for conversations with patients\, there is a growing movement to improve end of life care. Billions of dollars are spent annually on Medicare patients for care delivered in the final months of their lives\, much of it unnecessary\, painful\, duplicative and unwanted. \nStudies have shown that earlier use of palliative and hospice care and advance care planning can not only improve the quality of life and care\, but also lengthen lifespan\, improve patient satisfaction and cut costs. This panel will discuss how hospitals\, physicians and advocates are working with patients to improve end of life care. \nModerator: Mark Taylor\, independent journalist \nPanelists: \n\n\nFormer WGN producer and reporter Randi Belisomo\, co-founder of Life Matters Media \n\n\nNorthwestern University oncologist Mary Mulcahy\, M.D.\, co-founder of Life Matters Media \n\n\nJulie Goldstein\, M.D.\, a palliative care physician  \n\n\nMartha Twaddle\, M.D.\, nationally recognized expert on end of life care and the medical director of the Midwest Palliative and Hospice CareCenter \n\n\nModerator: Mark Taylor\, independent journalist \nPanelists:Former WGN producer and reporter Randi Belisomo and co-founder of Life Matters MediaNorthwestern University oncologist Mary Mulcahy\, M.D. and co-founder of Life Matters MediaJulie Goldstein\, M.D.\, a palliative care physician  \nTime: 6 p.m. refreshments\, 6:30 p.m. program \nLocation: \nColumbia College Journalism Department33 East Congress\, corner of Wabash and Congress\, under the L tracksRoom 219 \nThanks to Columbia College for the venue! \nRSVP to ahcj_chicago@mac.com URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/chicago-chapter-changing-costs-and-care-at-the-end-of-life/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130611T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130611T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163001Z CREATED:20231103T153233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163001Z UID:25836-1370912400-1370912400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:NYC Chapter: Steve Brill DESCRIPTION:Brill will talk about his recent Time Magazine piece\, “Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us\,” and other health journalism observations.  \nJune 11\, 6:30 p.m. at New York State Health Foundation (1385 Broadway at 38th Street) \nPlease RSVP to Trudy Lieberman at Trudy.Lieberman@gmail.com. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nyc-chapter-steve-brill/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130605T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130605T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T150832Z CREATED:20231103T153351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150832Z UID:25845-1370394000-1370394000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:AHCJ Washington\, D.C.\, chapter: A get-together with PhRMA DESCRIPTION:The Washington\, D.C.\, chapter of the Association of Health Care Journalists invites you to a gathering with pharmaceutical industry reps. \nThis off-the-record\, informal gathering is a chance to meet communications people from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America – people you may know only through email and press releases. No speeches\, no lobbying – just good food and good conversation. \nJune 5\, 6-8 p.m. \nDistrict Chophouse (upstairs)509 7th St. N.W. (between E and F streets)\, Gallery Place Metro stop  \nThe gathering will take place upstairs at the Brewer’s Lounge. Feel free to bring your newsroom colleagues\, though space is limited.  \nPlease RSVP to jillwechsler7@gmail.com. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ahcj-washington-d-c-chapter-a-get-together-with-phrma/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130603T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130604T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163002Z CREATED:20231025T161311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163002Z UID:23916-1370221200-1370307600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health Data Initiative Forum IV: Health Datapalooza DESCRIPTION:Some of the biggest names in health\, data\, tech\, business and venture capital will convene at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington\, D.C..  Explore\, advance and demonstrate the power of data through the collective meeting of the best minds in the public and private healthcare and tech sectors.  Expect insights on the transformation of health care through the use of data\, including how data is influencing how consumers manage and make decisions on their own health\, how providers are using data to improve the quality of healthcare\, and how communities are leveraging data to improve the overall health of an area. \nSuper early bird registration is available through Dec. 21. \nRegister here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-data-initiative-forum-iv-health-datapalooza/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130603T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130603T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163003Z CREATED:20231103T153204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163003Z UID:25831-1370221200-1370221200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:AHCJ Regional Health Journalism Fellowship application deadline DESCRIPTION:The Association of Health Care Journalists has created this program with the support of The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. Through our Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism\, we select 10-12 journalists annually from a specific region of the country for this special opportunity. The 2013-14 fellowship class will come from Arizona\, California\, Nevada\, Oregon and Washington.  \nThe aim of the program is to provide already-established journalists with the tools needed to improve the depth and amount of coverage focused on localizing critical health issues. The program is designed by journalists for journalists. Although the training is spread over a year’s time\, actual time away from the newsroom totals about two weeks. \nThe application deadline is June 3. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ahcj-regional-health-journalism-fellowship-application-deadline/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130531T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130604T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163004Z CREATED:20231025T161327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163004Z UID:23931-1369962000-1370307600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting DESCRIPTION:This annual meeting is the platform for the release of thousands of scientific abstracts — highly anticipated research news for many people. The organization calles it the “premier educational and scientific event in the oncology community\, highlighting the most advanced treatments\, products\, and services in cancer care.”  \n\n\nSome of the topics to be presented: \n\n\ntobacco cessation \n\n\nprostate screening \n\n\ncare of children \n\n\nchemotherapy for breast cancer \n\n\nlung cancer \n\n\novarian cancer \n\n\nclinical trials \n\n\ncancer prevention \n\n\ncancer and inflammation \n\n\nIf you can’t attend\, ASCO has a number of ways to distribute information to the public. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-society-of-clinical-oncology-annual-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130522T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130522T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163005Z CREATED:20231103T153237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163005Z UID:25843-1369184400-1369184400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Joint Commission Experts Discuss Disaster Preparedness for Health Care Organizations DESCRIPTION:The Joint Commission will hold a telephone news conference to discuss its emergency management standards and the actions required of all Joint Commission-accredited health care organizations to prepare for an “all-hazards” event from a natural disaster to a terrorist attack. \nThe Joint Commission has required disaster planning for more than 30 years\, requiring organizations to identify the potential emergencies that could affect them\, and develop a plan that addresses the four phases of emergency management activities: mitigation\, preparedness\, response\, and recovery. Emergency management plans must also address command structures\, backup communications systems\, building evacuations\, and coordination with other community health care organizations and emergency responders. \nThis call will explain how The Joint Commission’s Emergency Management standards help organizations prepare for and respond to a tragedy such as the tornado in Moore\, Okla.\, and answer questions from the media. \nWednesday\, May 22\, 201312:30 p.m. ET\, 11:30 a.m. CT\, 10:30 a.m. MT\, 9:30 a.m. PT             \nTo access the call\, dial 800-311-9406; Pass code: 644771 \nExperts participating: \n\n\nGeorge Mills\, M.B.A.\, F.A.S.H.E.\, C.E.M.\, C.H.F.M.\, C.H.S.P.\,  director\, Department of Engineering\, Division of Healthcare Improvement\, The Joint Commission \n\n\nJohn Maurer\, C.H.F.M.\, C.H.S.P.\, engineer\, Department of Engineering\, Division of Healthcare Improvement\, The Joint Commission \n\n\nDaniel J. Castillo\, M.D.\, M.B.A.\, medical director\, Division of Healthcare Quality Evaluation\, The Joint Commission \n\n\nMedia Contact:Elizabeth Eaken ZhaniMedia Relations Manager630-792-5914ezhani@jointcommission.org URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/joint-commission-experts-discuss-disaster-preparedness-for-health-care-organizations/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130519T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130525T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163006Z CREATED:20231025T161322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163006Z UID:23930-1368925200-1369443600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Older Americans Mental Health Week DESCRIPTION:May is Older Americans Month and May 19-25 is Older Americans Mental Health Week. \n“Unleash the Power of Aging” is the Administration for Community Living (ACL)/Area Agencies on Aging (AOA) campaign celebrating older Americans. \nCheck their sites for story ideas and links: \n\n\nhttp://www.olderamericansmonth.acl.gov \n\n\nhttp://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Press_Room/Observances/2013/Older_Americans.aspx \n\n\n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/older-americans-mental-health-week/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130516T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130516T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163006Z CREATED:20231103T153232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163006Z UID:25835-1368666000-1368666000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Cleveland chapter — State health law implementation: Race to the starting line DESCRIPTION:Please join the Cleveland-Akron chapter of the Association of Health Care Journalists for a media briefing on Thursday\, May 16. \nTopic: The complex issues that Ohio faces this year\, leading up to major 2014 health law changes. \nDate: Thursday\, May 16 \nTime: 6 p.m. open bar and appetizers; 6:30 p.m. program \nLocation: Cleveland State University’s Levine College of Urban Affairs (Bonda Room – 2nd Floor) 2121 Euclid Avenue\, Cleveland\, OH 22115. Parking in the garage gives you direct access to the building (cost is $8). There is also plenty of free street parking starting at 6 p.m. \nThe panel will include: \n\n\nSarah Dash\, research faculty associate at Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute\, who will address the complex insurance aspects of implementing the health law\, and how the insurance exchange will work. \n\n\nRandall Cebul\, director of the Center for Health Care Research and Policy at MetroHealth\, and professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine\, who will discuss challenges facing hospitals such as health information technology adoption\, potential workforce shortages\, etc. \n\n\nRichard Browdie\, president and CEO\, Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging\, who will talk about Ohio Medicaid initiatives and the challenges of caring for older beneficiaries\, who tend to be among the most expensive in the program. \n\n\nSarah Jane Tribble\, health care reporter\, The Plain Dealer\, who will suggest story ideas and tips on writing about the health law changes. \n\n\nModerator: Marilyn Werber Serafini\, communications director and health policy adviser\, Alliance for Health Reform\, a nonpartisan\, nonprofit health policy group based in Washington\, D.C. \n\n\nWHY: Less than a year from now\, states must be ready to enroll millions of people in insurance exchanges\, as outlined in the 2010 health care overhaul law. Or\, the federal government will step in to do the job\, or part of it. \nStates also have the option of opening their Medicaid programs to millions of new participants. But that’s not much time\, considering their long to-do lists. \nDespite pushback from the Republican-controlled Ohio General Assembly\, Ohio Gov. John Kasich is still hoping to expand the state’s Medicaid program and is committed to seeking federal help with the state’s insurance exchange. \n\n\nWhat information do the states still need about how the federal and partnership exchanges will work? \n\n\nHow much latitude will the states have to handle eligibility for Medicaid and to make sure that people transitioning between Medicaid and subsidized private insurance in the exchanges won’t have gaps in coverage? \n\n\nCan the federal government be ready with its own exchanges? \n\n\nWill insurers be ready in time? \n\n\nCome to the briefing and find out! \nPlease RSVP to Eileen Beal 216-320-1358 eojb@visn.net. \nThis media briefing is sponsored by AHCJ and the Alliance for Health Reform\, and is made possible through funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cleveland-chapter-ae-state-health-law-implementation-race-to-the-starting-line/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130515T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130515T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163007Z CREATED:20231103T153236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163007Z UID:25841-1368579600-1368579600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Dental Association news conference DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, May 15\, the American Dental Association is expected to announce a new campaign aimed at expanding care to the poor and underserved. \nA press conference is planned at  the National Press Club in Washington\, D.C. for 9:45 am.  \nHere is the call-in information for journalists who can’t attend the event but would like to listen: Toll Free: 800-277-3988; International: 1 706 679 4810 (Begins at 9:45am EDT) \n   URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-dental-association-news-conference/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130514T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130514T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163008Z CREATED:20231103T153235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163008Z UID:25840-1368493200-1368493200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Conference call: Prescriber Checkup DESCRIPTION:ProPublica is preparing to launch a huge health care project in conjunction with The Washington Post called “Prescriber Checkup\,” which will allow users to see individual doctors’ prescribing habits for the first time. \nProPublica is hosting a reporters’ conference call on Tuesday\, May 14 at 2pm ET to walk everyone through the app and how best to utilize it for their own localized reporting. Participants should sign up in advance. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/conference-call-prescriber-checkup/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130514T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130514T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163009Z CREATED:20231103T153206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163009Z UID:25834-1368493200-1368493200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Boston AHCJ chapter: Meet Massachusetts’ new health honcho DESCRIPTION:The Boston conference of the Association of Health Care Journalists was a huge success\, in no small part because of the efforts of those of you who served on the local organizing committee or moderated panels. We had record attendance and received rave reviews. \nNow\, we want to keep the excitement going with regular meetings of the Boston chapter of AHCJ. First up is an evening with John Polanowicz\, the state’s top health official. He will talk about current health issues in Massachusetts and answer questions\, and there will be an opportunity to socialize with Mr. Polanowicz and your journalism colleagues. Refreshments will be served. \nWHAT: Meet John Polanowicz\, the new secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A former hospital executive and a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and Stanford University’s business school\, Polanowicz oversees 15 state agencies. With his background as a company commander in the U.S. Army\, he has a special interest in issues facing veterans and military families. \nWHEN: Tuesday\, May 14\, 6:30-8:30 p.m. \nWHERE: Boston Globe media lab\, 135 Morrissey Blvd.\, Boston \nPlease RSVP by Monday\, May 6\, to AHCJ: info@healthjournalism.org \nFollow the Boston AHCJ Facebook page to stay updated on chapter events. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/boston-ahcj-chapter-meet-massachusettsae-new-health-honcho/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130513T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130513T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163009Z CREATED:20231103T153234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163009Z UID:25838-1368406800-1368406800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation's Annual Scientific Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation will hold its Annual Scientific Symposium on May 13 at the New York Academy of Medicine (1216 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street). The Symposium is part of a two-day meeting in which funded investigators from all over the world convene to present their research findings before the SWCRF Scientific Advisory Board. The Scientific Symposium and Reception will be held from 5 to 7:30 pm. The press is invited to attend. (See RSVP information below). \nThe Symposium is an opportunity to meet SWCRF-funded scientists and to hear about the progress they are making in their research. About 50 scientists\, working across multiple disciplines\, will attend. The investigators work collaboratively in specific areas of cancer\, including breast\, brain\, colon and liver cancer\, as well as in melanoma\, stem cells and developing epigenetic therapy. \nFor more information or to RSVP\, call 646-398-5261. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/samuel-waxman-cancer-research-foundations-annual-scientific-symposium/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130508T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130508T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163010Z CREATED:20231103T153234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163010Z UID:25839-1367974800-1367974800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Webinar on costs of hospital procedures DESCRIPTION:Late-breaking opportunity!\nA special HHS press call will focus on the costs of hospital procedures. Following that briefing\, join us for a webinar on understanding and using the data behind those costs. \nInstructors include: \n\n\nJonathan Blum\, acting principal deputy administrator\, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services \n\n\nKarl Stark\, AHCJ vice president and Philadelphia Inquirer health editor  \n\n\nThe free webinar is 2-3 p.m. ET\, Wednesday\, May 8. \nRegister now and obtain the webinar link at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/275022694 \nQuestions? Call CMS press line at 202-690-6145. \n\nMore on medical costs\nThe cost of medicines\, devices\, tests and treatment is such an important element of health reporting that it is included in AHCJ’s Statement of Principles: “Strive to include information about cost and insurance coverage in any reporting of new ideas in medicine.” \nBrenda Goodman\, AHCJ’s topic leader on covering medical studies says that the runaway costs of such things are arguably one of the most important issues in medicine\, but it’s one that’s often missing from health stories. \nMichael Schroeder\, who covers health for Angie’s List Magazine\, is required to include meaningful medical pricing information in his stories. He acknowledges this is no simple task but urges reporters to have a strategy and be persistent. “You won’t always get the information you’re after\, but your batting average will certainly go up\, and you won’t be left to routinely settle for hollow numbers.” \nTo that end\, Goodman and Schroeder have contributed tip sheets to help reporters get that vital information. Goodman focuses on several resources where you might find pricing information\, while Schroeder shares his strategy and the specific questions he asks sources about costs. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webinar-on-costs-of-hospital-procedures/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130507T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130510T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163011Z CREATED:20231025T161320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163011Z UID:23926-1367888400-1368147600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Annual Rural Health Conference DESCRIPTION:The nation’s largest rural health conference\, created for all of those with an interest in rural health care\, There are clinical\, hospital\, policy\,and community tracks covering telelehealth\, physician recruitment and retention\, women’s health (including aging)\, several presentations on rural aging issues\, and information on rural health database creation. \nWhere: Louisville\, KY \nWhen: May 7-10\, 2013 \nNOTE: Room reservation deadline for discount at convention hotel is April 18 \nMore information: National Rural Health Association URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/annual-rural-health-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130507T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130507T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163012Z CREATED:20231103T153233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163012Z UID:25837-1367888400-1367888400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Disease in the Hispanic Community DESCRIPTION:Understanding the Challenges Faced by Hispanic Older Adults\nCapitol Hill Briefing122 Cannon House Office BuildingTuesday\, May 7\, 9:30-11 a.m. \nThis briefing\, sponsored by the National Hispanic Council on Aging\, will feature a panel of experts who will discuss how Alzheimer’s disease affects Hispanic older adults and the unique challenges caregivers face while taking care of their loved ones with Alzheimer’s. The experts also will explore strategies to decrease the challenges of caregivers. Speakers will highlight the results of research and also discuss the latest treatments\, research\, and best practices as they relate to the Latino community.  \nTo confirm your participation\, contact Jason Coates at jcoates@nhcoa.orgor at 202-347-9733. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/alzheimers-disease-in-the-hispanic-community/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130507T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130507T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163012Z CREATED:20231103T153205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163012Z UID:25832-1367888400-1367888400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health insurance marketplaces: Race to the deadline DESCRIPTION:With exchange open enrollment set to begin Oct. 1 the federal government — now responsible for at least partial marketplace facilitation in 32 states — has perhaps the largest role to play in meeting the deadline. Ongoing discussions on Medicaid expansion and the premium assistance option have added to uncertainty about the size and composition of the exchange markets. Meanwhile\, this unpredictability is challenging insurers as they work to design and competitively price qualified health plans\, with consumer choice and plan affordability at stake.\nThis webinar\, from the NIHCM Foundation\, will cover: \n\nthe progress of exchange implementation across the states and the implications for coverage\nthe latest on the development of federally-facilitated and partnership exchanges\, straight from CCIIO\nhow Medicaid expansion decisions will affect the exchange market\nthe response of health insurers to the challenges of the new marketplace\n\nRegister by noon (EDT) on May 6th. A draft agenda will be posted soon. \nThe webinar will be May 7\, 1:30-3 p.m. EDT. \nSpeakers: \n\n\nRosemarie Day\, Day Health Strategies & McKinsey’s Center for U.S. Health System Reform \n\n\nLourdes Grindal-Miller\, acting director\, Division of Plan Management\, CCIIO \n\n\nMandy Cohen\, senior technical adviser\, CMS \n\n\nScott Keefer\, vice president\, policy and legislative affairs\, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-insurance-marketplaces-race-to-the-deadline/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130506T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130507T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163013Z CREATED:20231025T161308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163013Z UID:23911-1367802000-1367888400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2013 Personalized Healthcare Summit DESCRIPTION:The 2013 Personalized Healthcare Summit \nMay 6-7\, 2013Cleveland\, OhioClick here to register \nThe 2013 Personalized Healthcare Summit is designed to explore the progression of personalized healthcare from concept to practice. The one and a half day summit will feature topics that highlight and explore new personalized healthcare discoveries with the potential to improve patient care. \nParticipants will gain knowledge of tools to aide in the integration of personalized healthcare into clinical care. Through interactive discussion and collaboration\, thoughts for the future of personalized healthcare will be discovered and developed. JOIN US. \nTopics include: \n\nNutrigenomics\nReimbursement\nIntegration of Pharmacogenetics into Clinical Practice\nSequencing Technology\nDevelopment of New Tests\nEthical Legal Concerns\nBig Data URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2013-personalized-healthcare-summit/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130505T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130507T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163014Z CREATED:20231025T161316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163014Z UID:23923-1367715600-1367888400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Covering Medicare: Care\, Costs\, Control and Consequences DESCRIPTION:May 5-7\, at the Poynter Institute \nCovering Medicare is a three-day workshop aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of Medicare reform\, economics\, health-quality initiatives and the impact on local communities. Attendees will learn about the most pressing Medicare issues from industry experts\, those on the front lines of change in the program and journalists covering the topic. \nSessions will include various presentation formats\, such as Q&A discussions and panel forums. Journalists will leave each session with hardcopy and electronic takeaways that will include story ideas\, source lists\, Medicare fact sheets and resources. The attendees will feel more confident writing analytical articles on Medicare and the implications of the politics and policies surrounding it. \nhttp://medicarenewsgroup.info/events/?event=covering-medicare-care-costs-control-and-consequences-2 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-medicare-care-costs-control-and-consequences/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130501T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130502T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163015Z CREATED:20231025T161312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163015Z UID:23919-1367370000-1367456400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Emergency Preparedness Conference DESCRIPTION:At this conference\, find out how Joint Commission accreditation standards are intended to provide health care organizations with a framework to prepare for and recover from disaster. Hear the real-life responses to various disasters and how emergency teams managed triage\, evacuations\, post-disaster recovery\, and crisis care. The conference agenda will provide those responsible for emergency management a portfolio of strategies\, real life lessons learned and tools to implement upon return to their organizations. \nJournalists can complete this form to request press passes to Joint Commission events. Sponsored by The Joint Commission URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/emergency-preparedness-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR