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SUMMARY:American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition
DESCRIPTION:This conference\, expected to draw about 14\,000 scientists\, will feature topics ranging from chemistry’s role in establishing the innocence of people wrongly convicted of murder to a spray-on coating to keep America’s favorite fresh fruit (that’s the banana) from ripening so quickly. \nAdvance press registration and housing reservations are open\, onsite registration is always welcome and the press package with almost 50 press releases and 30 press conferences is in the final stages of preparation for the embargoed sites on EurekAlert! and Newswise. Reporters planning to cover the meeting from their home bases will have access to the press conferences over the Internet in the popular ACS “Live Chat” format. \nThe ACS Office of Public Affairs will operate a press center in the convention center. It will include a press conference room fully equipped for TV camera crews and HD video\, as well as a news media workroom that is fully staffed to assist in arranging interviews. The press center will have wireless Internet access\, telephones\, computers\, photocopy and fax services and refreshments. \nThe American Chemical Society is a nonprofit organization chartered by the U.S. Congress. With more than 164\,000 members\, ACS is the world’s largest scientific society and a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related research through its multiple databases\, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Its main offices are in Washington\, D.C.\, and Columbus\, Ohio.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-chemical-society-national-meeting-exposition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120816T010000
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SUMMARY:American Podiatric Medical Association’s Annual Scientific Meeting
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Surgeon General to speak on nation’s health care \nThe American Podiatric Medical Association is holding its 100th Annual Scientific Meeting in Washington\, D.C. Scheduled speakers include U.S. Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin\, M.D.\, M.B.A.; speaker/comedian David Glickman; and dozens of expert podiatrists in the fields of diabetes care\, foot and ankle surgery\, barefoot running\, children’s foot health\, and more. Nearly 2\,000 member podiatrists\, their families\, exhibitors\, and medical staff are registered to attend this premier foot and ankle conference. \nBenjamin will speak at the meeting’s opening session\, Thursday\, Aug. 16\, from 11 a.m.-noon ET. Educational sessions\, panel discussions and presentations will run Aug. 16-19. \nAPMA\, headquartered in Bethesda\, MD\, is the nation’s leading professional organization for doctors of podiatric medicine (DPMs) with more than 12\,000 members. Get a front seat to hear about the latest health-care trends and technology advancements in podiatric medicine. There will be media opportunities for photos\, video\, and expert interviews.  \nWashington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel2660 Woodley Road NWWashington\, DC \nOpening session to be held in Salons 1 and 2. \nDirections and parking information  \nAPMA WEBSITE/BACKGROUNDER \nContact:  Mike Kulick\, (301) 581-9220 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-podiatric-medical-associationaes-annual-scientific-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120815T010000
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SUMMARY:HHS Regional Implementation Forums (Atlanta)
DESCRIPTION:Join officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at one of the upcoming Affordable Care Act implementation forums across the country. These sessions are intended to provide an opportunity for states and stakeholders to learn more about the next steps in implementation of the health care law and ask questions about work needed to build Affordable Insurance Exchanges in every state. HHS leadership will provide an overview of topics related to coverage provisions of the Affordable Care Act effective in 2014. \nEach session will run from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and is open to people from throughout the country. \nAug. 14: Washington\, D.C. \nAug. 15: Atlanta \nAug. 21: Chicago \nAug. 22: Denver\, CO \nClick here to register.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/hhs-regional-implementation-forums-atlanta/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120814T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120814T010000
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SUMMARY:HHS Regional Implementation Forums
DESCRIPTION:Join officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at one of the upcoming Affordable Care Act implementation forums across the country. These sessions are intended to provide an opportunity for states and stakeholders to learn more about the next steps in implementation of the health care law and ask questions about work needed to build Affordable Insurance Exchanges in every state. HHS leadership will provide an overview of topics related to coverage provisions of the Affordable Care Act effective in 2014. \nEach session will run from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and is open to people from throughout the country. \nAug. 14: Washington\, D.C. \nAug. 15: Atlanta \nAug. 21: Chicago \nAug. 22: Denver\, CO \nClick here to register.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/hhs-regional-implementation-forums/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120807T010000
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SUMMARY:The status of health IT in your community
DESCRIPTION:Farzad Mostashari \n\nClick here to to the archived webcast.\nAHCJ members had an exclusive on-the-record conversation with Farzad Mostashari\, M.D.\, (@Farzad_ONC) national coordinator for health information technology\, and other officials with the HHS Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. \nView and learn how to use an updated “Health IT Dashboard” to find local-level information for your stories. \nLearn how health information technology – electronic health records and other tools to collect and report health data – can be used to help patients and doctors better manage treatments and care in addition to better track health care trends. \nThe Health IT Dashboard provides information about where Federal Recovery Act dollars are being spent on health IT programs\, the percentage of doctors and hospitals adopting electronic health records\, and how many doctors and pharmacies are using electronic prescribing tools. \nThis is an AHCJ members-only opportunity to learn about health IT and its impact on providers and patients in their own communities. \nHOW TO PARTICIPATE\nGo to healthjournalism.org/hit for login instructions. You will need your AHCJ username and password; if you don’t remember them\, please call 573-884-5606.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-status-of-health-it-in-your-community/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120806T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120808T010000
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SUMMARY:2012 National Conference on Health Statistics
DESCRIPTION:This biennial conference\, held by the National Center for Health Statistics\, focuses on the critical impact of public health data on the health and well-being of the U.S. population.  The 2012 Conference will emphasize current NCHS data activities and their relationship to today’s key health issues.  Through presentations\, interactive workshops\, and other innovative approaches\, the Conference aims to further attendees’ understanding of the importance and relevance of public health data. \nIncluded in the 2012 Conference is a 1-day Learning Institute on August 6\, where participants will receive hands-on training in accessing and analyzing NCHS survey data and will explore learning modules on the use of selected data access tools. The Learning Institute will be followed by a 2-day Main Conference on August 7–8.Participants will have an opportunity to attend Scientific Sessions and hear from leading researchers in the fields of health\, health data\, and statistics.  \nThis year’s expanded Exhibitor Showcase and Poster Sessions offer another venue for insight into NCHS survey operations and data analysis.  The Poster Sessions will present original research on health\, health data\, and statistics\, and will provide a forum for informal discussions.  This year’s Poster Sessions will feature a special focus on student research. \n2012 National Conference on Health Statistics August 6–8\, 2012Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel999 Ninth Street NWWashington\, DC 20001 \nFor more information\, please click here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2012-national-conference-on-health-statistics/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120806T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120806T010000
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SUMMARY:Deadline to apply for AHCJ-NLM Health Journalism Fellowships
DESCRIPTION:AHCJ-NLM Health Journalism Fellowships\nThe Association of Health Care Journalists has teamed up with the National Library of Medicine to present the AHCJ-NLM Fellowships. AHCJ will select four journalists to spend a week on the campus of the National Institutes of Health. \nThe selected journalists will: \n\nLearn how to explore the latest NIH research\nLearn to understand and interpret biomedical statistics\nTake advantage of NLM’s data\, programs and resources for stronger stories\nGet hands-on training in PubMed\, MedlinePlus\, ClinicalTrials.gov\, ToxNet and Household Products Database\n\nFellowship includes AHCJ membership (new or renewed)\, travel expenses within the United States and lodging. \nThe dates of the 2012 fellowship are Sept. 30-Oct. 4. Application deadline is Aug. 6. Apply now!
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/deadline-to-apply-for-ahcj-nlm-health-journalism-fellowships/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120805T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120808T010000
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CREATED:20231025T161223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160402Z
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SUMMARY:Pioneer Network's 2012 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Pioneer Network hosts the only national conference devoted solely to culture change and features pre-conference intensives\, inspirational plenary speakers\, 50 group sessions and special events. Now preparing for its tenth year\, the Pioneer Network conference has been attended by more than 10\,000 culture change advocates from around the nation\, Canada and other parts of the world – many of whom return annually.  Registration opens in the early spring\, and an early bird discount is offered. Sign up for an email list to receive all the latest conference news. \nThe session guides include nurses\, consultants\, architects\, authors\, physicians\, direct care workers\, social workers\, therapists\, advocates\, regulators\, clergy\, family members\, educators\, artists\, researchers\, designers\, administrators\, elders\, Pioneer network staff\, Pioneer board members and Pioneer co-founders.  \nRegistration is open now.  \nFor more information\, please click here. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/pioneer-networks-2012-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120802T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120805T010000
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CREATED:20231025T161222Z
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SUMMARY:American Psychological Association:  120th Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:In early August\, the American Psychological Association will host its 120th annual meeting in Orlando. The conference will feature poster sessions\, exhibitors and more than 80 workshops related to psychological health and psychology research. APA is the world’s largest organization of psychologists with more than 137\,000 members. \nFor media registration\, contact APA’s Office of Public Affairs at 202-336-5700.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-psychological-association-120th-annual-convention/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120726T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120727T010000
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SUMMARY:National Council on Disability
DESCRIPTION:Join by phone or in-person \nThe meeting takes place at the Conference Room of the Access Board\, 1331 F Street\, NW\, Suite 800\, Washington\, D.C. Individuals may also call in to the board meeting in listen-only capacity by phone (with the exception of the public comment period) using the following call-in number: 800-239-9838; passcode 1412617. If asked\, the conference call leader’s name is Aaron Bishop. \nThe National Council on Disability requests that scented products such as hair spray\, perfume and deodorants not be worn when attending Council meetings to better ensure the comfort of all participants\, including those with chemical sensitivities. \nPublic Comment Opportunities \nDuring the meeting\, there will be two public comment periods. NCD will accept statements on any topic but is particularly interested in discovering what the public believes should be included in NCD’s 2013 statutorily mandated Progress Report to the President and Congress. Individuals interested in submitting public comments may do so in-person or by phone and should provide their names\, organizational affiliations\, if any\, and limit comments to three minutes. Individuals may also submit public comments in writing to PublicComment@ncd.gov using the subject “Public Comment.” \nAccommodations \nThose who plan to attend who need accommodations should notify NCD as soon as possible to allow time to make arrangements. \nMeeting Highlights \nJuly 26\n\n11:30 a.m. – Andrew Imparato\, Senior Counsel and Disability Policy Director for Senator Tom Harkin\, updates members on the Senator’s Disability Employment Initiative\n12:15 p.m. – Presentation of the ad hoc committee on subminimum wage (& vote)\n4:30 p.m. – Public Comment\n\nJuly 27\n\n9:00 a.m. – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) presentation\n11:00 a.m. – Public Comment\n\nContacts: \n202-272-2004 Voice202-272-2074 TTY202-272-2022 Fax \nCheck the announcement on the web.  \nCheck the following web pages for more information.  \n\nOfficial Website\nGet regular updates via NCD’s Facebook page.\nFollow NCD on Twitter.\nSign up for regular email updates at:
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-council-on-disability/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120719T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120719T010000
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SUMMARY:Explanation of upgrades to CMS websites
DESCRIPTION:Nursing home data\nMedicare’s Nursing Home Compare data\nNursing Home Compare uses data compiled from inspections and compares health and fire safety concerns as well as quality measures and staffing information. AHCJ has reduced key elements in Nursing Compare data into more manageable formats in Excel spreadsheets. \nInvestigate use of antipsychotics in nursing homes\nThe Boston Globe recently published a series examining overuse of antipsychotic drugs to sedate elderly nursing home residents\, based on never-before-released data on more than 15\,600 nursing homes in the United States\, obtained through a FOIA request from CMS. The Globe is making available to AHCJ members two sets of raw data so that members can do their own analyses of nursing homes in their areas. \nSpecial Focus Facility Initiative\nIn February\, CMS released the most recent list of nursing homes in its Special Focus Facility Initiative. These are homes that “(a) have had a history of serious quality issues and (b) are included in a special program to stimulate improvements in their quality of care.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTranscript of the call\n\nPress release \n\n\nAudio of the call (the recording cuts off after 47 minutes) \n\n\nA replay is available by calling 855-859-2056 or 404-537-3406  and entering conference ID # 11438795. \n\n\nAccessing Medicare.gov’s Compare Tool Data\nIn addition to accessing Medicare.gov‘s Compare tools through our websites (Nursing Home Compare\, Hospital Compare\, Home Health Compare and Dialysis Facility Compare)\, there are other methods available to get and interact with our data. All of the data from the Medicare.gov Compare Tools are available at data.Medicare.gov for online access and reuse. In addition to viewing the data in your browser\, you can download the data in a variety of formats. More importantly\, you can also access the data through an Application Programming Interface\, or API\, which lets you interact in real time with the same data we use to power the Medicare.gov website. \nFor more information about the available APIs\, please visit dev.socrata.com. All data posted to data.medicare.gov are in the public domain and open for reuse. Please note that Medicare.gov does not endorse any third-party tools or resources built with our data. \nAlthough we do not yet have fully mobile-optimized versions of the Medicare.gov Compare Tools in place yet\, we are working toward this goal and will update this information as mobile-optimized enhancements come online. \n\nJoin AHCJ on Thursday\, July 19\, at 11:30 a.m. ET\, for an exclusive members-only conversation with officials from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services about the rollout of major new additions to the Nursing Home Compare and Hospital Compare websites. You won’t want to miss this. \nMany of you are familiar with the Compare websites as sources for information about nursing home citations\, hospital patient satisfaction scores\, as well as mortality and readmission information. CMS has redesigned the sites and will be launching them on Thursday. \nFor you\, the most useful additional information will probably be the addition of actual narrative text of nursing home deficiency reports onto Nursing Home Compare. Those of you who have attended AHCJ conferences or read our tip sheets know how much veteran reporters value inspection reports (often known as 2567 forms) for what goes on behind-the-scenes at health facilities. The information goes beyond what data points reveal. For the first time\, CMS is going to put this information on the web for everyone to read. Previously\, you had to submit a FOIA for this information to CMS or you had to visit a nursing home and ask for them. \nIn addition\, CMS will be posting information about antipsychotic use at every nursing home in the country. The Boston Globe recently ran a series about the variability in use of these drugs across the country. [Read how that story was reported.] The data will help you localize the story to your community/state. \nFinally\, Hospital Compare will be updated to include new metrics on overuse of imaging services\, a topic in the news recently because of the potential for excess radiation. And some data on the Compare sites will be updated. \nTo join the discussion\nYou can test your browser in advance by clicking on this link. \nCall 877-415-5282 and enter conference ID # 11438795 at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. There will also be a web component to follow along with the presentation. Click here and login as a guest to access that. \nA replay will be available after 12:30 pm ET on July 19 by calling 855-859-2056 or 404-537-3406  and entering conference ID # 11438795. \nThis discussion will include both an on-the-record component with CMS deputy chief medical officer Shari Ling and a background\, technical portion (not to be quoted) with CMS technical experts who can answer nuts-and-bolts questions. \nIf you have any questions\, please send them to charles.ornstein@propublica.org
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/explanation-of-upgrades-to-cms-websites/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120718T010000
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SUMMARY:Allies\, Adversaries\, or Strange Bedfellows? The Relationship Between Research\, Politics\, & Policy
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. health care system prides itself on adopting the principles of evidence-based medicine. Do the same principles and values hold true for evidence-based policymaking? If better evidence leads to better policy\, then how does research get translated into the acceptance\, alteration\, or rejection of specific policies? What is the political equivalent of “bench-to-bedside”? When does the process fall short and how can it be made more effective? \nThis free webinar\, hosted by the Association for Public Policy and Management and Mathematica Policy Research\, will feature an engaging discussion of the roles health research and evidence play in the policy process. The interactive\, roundtable-style forum will include speakers representing several facets of the policy sphere. The webinar will feature streaming live video of the forum and web attendees can participate in the discussion by submitting questions to panelists during the presentation. \nSpeakers: \n\nWelcome and Introduction: Paul Decker\, Ph.D.\, Mathematica CEO\, APPAM president elect\nModerator: Susan Dentzer\, editor-in-chief Health Affairs\n\nPanelists: \n\nChuck Clapton\, J.D.\, minority health policy director\, Senate Health\, Education\, Labor\, and Pensions Committee\nJudy Feder\, Ph.D.\, professor of public policy\, Georgetown University\, and health policy fellow\, Urban Institute; former deputy assistant secretary for planning and evaluation\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\nWendell Primus\, Ph.D.\, senior policy adviser\, Office of the House Minority Leader\n\nFor more information\, please email.  \nRegister online
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/allies-adversaries-or-strange-bedfellows-the-relationship-between-research-politics-policy/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120717T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120719T010000
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CREATED:20231025T161237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160406Z
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SUMMARY:National Conference on Behavioral Health for Women and Girls
DESCRIPTION:SAMHSA\, in partnership with Mental Health Systems Inc. is hosting this conference to bring together a diverse audience with an interest in prevention\, mental health and addiction services for women and girls. \nLeaders and stakeholders will discuss research\, innovations\, and trends in serving women\, girls\, and their families. Learn more.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-conference-on-behavioral-health-for-women-and-girls/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120714T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120719T010000
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CREATED:20231025T161221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160406Z
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Association International Conference
DESCRIPTION:AAIC will be held this year from July 14 – 19 in downtown Vancouver. Symposia will highlight research and practice that surrounds alzheimer’s disease\, dementia and related diseases.  \nJournalists should fill out this media registration form to request a complimentary press badge.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/alzheimers-association-international-conference/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120714T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120719T010000
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CREATED:20231025T161157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160407Z
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer’s Association International Conference
DESCRIPTION:At AAIC 2012\, dementia scientists will share the latest thoughts and theories in the field\, including unique perspectives and new connections in the field of dementia science. AAIC 2012 will offer a new conference track focused on social\, behavioral and care research and practice\, designed for dementia care researchers and practitioners. \nSpecial registration fee (track specific\, two days only): $595 Registration.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/alzheimeraes-association-international-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120713T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120713T010000
DTSTAMP:20260407T005007
CREATED:20231025T161241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160408Z
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SUMMARY:National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality (NAC)
DESCRIPTION:The National Advisory Council for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) will meet on July 13 at AHRQ’s offices in Rockville\, MD. The council provides advice to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary and the director of the Agency. The council consists of 21 members from the private sector and seven ex-officio members from other federal health agencies. \nThe meeting\, which is open to the public\, will begin with an update on the Agency’s initiatives and current programs from AHRQ Director Dr. Carolyn Clancy. It will also include presentations on and discussions of the status of efforts to improve quality in ambulatory care settings and on data efforts relating to the concentration of health care expenses. \nA detailed agenda is available on the official website. \nDate:            Friday\, July 13\, 2012 \nLocation:     AHRQ’s Eisenberg Conference Center                        540 Gaither Road                        Rockville\, MD 20850 \nTime:           8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. \nRegistration:  No prior registration is required. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting will also be available by Webcast starting at 8:30. Click here to view the meeting online.  \nPeople with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations may contact Barbara Alvarado by e-mail or by telephone at (301) 427-1459. \nClick here to get AHRQ news updates on Twitter. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-advisory-council-for-healthcare-research-and-quality-nac/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120712T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120715T010000
DTSTAMP:20260407T005007
CREATED:20231025T161219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160408Z
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SUMMARY:American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2012 AOSSM Annual Meeting will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center from June 12 – 15. This conference will highlight the latest advances in sports medicine research and practice. \nJournalists should contact Lisa Weisenberger\, Director of Communications\, at 847-292-4900 to inquire about registration.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-orthopaedic-society-for-sports-medicine-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120712T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120713T010000
DTSTAMP:20260407T005007
CREATED:20231025T161126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160409Z
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SUMMARY:2012 IANA International Academy on Nutrition and Aging
DESCRIPTION:Improving and Maintaining Functions with Aging\nPhysical and cognitive disabilities are the two most important age-related declines. Nutrition is an important factor for either sarcopenia or loss of muscle with age\, and cognitive functions. On July 12 and 13 the International Academy on Nutrition and Aging will be hosted in Albuquerque. \nThe meeting will focus on maintaining function with age: physical\, cognitive\, nutrition\, brain and muscle function\, prevention of frailty with advancing age. This research and practice symposium will be organized with the the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics\, the International Academy on Nutrition and Aging and the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Researchers from around the world will present new findings in these important fields. The oral proceedings will be published in the Journal of Nutrition\, Health and Aging. \nA preliminary program (PDF) has been posted online.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2012-iana-international-academy-on-nutrition-and-aging/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120707T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120711T010000
DTSTAMP:20260407T005007
CREATED:20231025T161154Z
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SUMMARY:National Association of Area Agencies on Aging Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging Annual Conference will showcase the most innovative policies\, programs and services that assist older adults\, persons with disabilities and their caregivers. \n\n\nFind out how proposed Older Americans Act reauthorization legislation will affect your agencies and services. \n\n\nHear from AAAs that received the 3026 program funding how they are implementing their Care Transitions Programs. \n\n\nEngage in a discussion with AAAs on ways to carve out a role in Medicaid Managed Care. \n\n\nLearn how your agency can be involved in Accountable Care Organizations\, Health Homes and other new CMS demonstrations. \n\n\nFind out how to develop successful private pay and cost-sharing programs to expand your ability to serve more clients with limited resources. \n\n\nExplore the benefits of new partnerships with health providers including hospitals\, Quality Improvement Organizations\, community health centers\, pharmacists and medical societies. \n\n\nLearn how new volunteer roles are strengthening organizations\, expanding service capacity and leveraging additional resources. \n\n\nExplore ways to use technology and social media to gain visibility and support for aging programs. \n\n\nHear from communities that are leading the way in developing livable communities for all ages that promote health\, wellness and independence. \n\n\nPre-registration will close on June 28. \nClick here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions or contact Register@ConferenceSolutionsInc.com.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-association-of-area-agencies-on-aging-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120629T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120629T010000
DTSTAMP:20260407T005007
CREATED:20231030T213346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160411Z
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SUMMARY:Webcast: The Supreme Court has ruled. Now what?
DESCRIPTION:Photo by functoruser via Flickr\nClick here to login and go to an archived version of this webcast.\nNow that the Supreme Court has issued a decision on health care reform\, how do you localize and cover it for your readers\, listeners and viewers? \nTo assist reporters across the country who will need to localize the decision and what it means for their states and local communities\, AHCJ will host a one-hour online roundtable of experts to offer you suggestions on stories you can pursue right away and in the weeks ahead. We will help you identify stories that make sense for you as a local or regional reporter. \nParticipants included: \n\n\nAlan Weil\, executive director\, National Academy for State Health Policy \n\n\n\nGovernor’s reactions to the court ruling. \n\n\n\nKevin Outterson\, associate professor of law and associate professor of health law\, bioethics and human rights\, Boston University \n\n\n\nAdditional Medicaid questions for the Red-state opt out \n\n\nBrief of amici curiae\, Health Law & Policy Scholars and Prescription Policy Scholars in support of respondents on the constitutional validity of the Medicaid expansion. \n\n\nBrief of Health Care For All\, Inc.\, Health Law Advocates\, Inc.\, The Massachusetts Hospital Association\, Inc.\, The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers\, Inc.\, Greater Boston Interfaith Organization\, Inc.\, and Community Catalyst\, Inc. as amici curiae in support of petitioners urging reversal on the minimum coverage provision issue. \n\n\n\nBruce Siegel\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, president and chief executive officer\, National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems \n\n\n\nSiegel’s blog post about the ruling. \n\n\nResources from NAPH about the Affordable Care Act and the court ruling. \n\n\n\nModerator: AHCJ President Charles Ornstein\, a senior correspondent for ProPublica \n\n\nAdditional resources mentioned during the webcast:\n\n\nMedicaid Coverage and Spending in Health Reform: National and State”by”State Results for Adults at or Below 133% FPL\, Kaiser Family Foundation \n\n\nDownload a copy of the court’s opinion. (PDF) \n\n\nAHCJ is committed to helping you cover this milestone decision. And for many valuable tips and resources\, visit our health reform topic pages\, compiled by health reform topic leader Joanne Kenen. \nSome related items you will find on the health reform topic pages: \n\n\nResponses to the Supreme Court’s health reform decision \n\nA quick guide to covering the Supreme Court ruling on health reform\n\nThe Supreme Court’s health reform decision: What you need to know \n\n\nStill plenty to watch\, report on as Supreme Court considers health reform law \n\n\nWebinar: Implementing health reform in the states \n\n\nCovering state responses to Supreme Court decision on Affordable Care Act \n\n\nGet familiar with alternatives to ACA’s individual mandate \n\n\nSome stories written that quoted from the webinar: \n\n\nACA and the Medicaid Wrinkle\, ADVANCE Perspective: Nurses \n\n\nHealth care not changing for most Americans\, Columbia (Mo.) Daily Tribune \n\n\nMedicaid Decision Could Further Fragment Health Care\, Scientific American
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webcast-the-supreme-court-has-ruled-now-what/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120627T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120701T010000
DTSTAMP:20260407T005007
CREATED:20231025T161239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160412Z
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SUMMARY:Biennial Symposium on Minorities\, the Medically Underserved & Health Equity
DESCRIPTION:A combination of panels\, speakers\, break-out sessions and workshops will focus not only on defining existing disparities but also will seek solutions and chart new initiatives in policy making\, prevention\, and empowering communities in the era of health reform. \nExpected luminaries include Harold P. Freeman\, MD\, senior advisor to the National Cancer Institute\, Tom Kean\, president and CEO of C-Change\, Kenneth Shine\, MD\, former president of the Institute of Medicine\, and David Satcher\, MD\, former surgeon general\, as well as researchers\,scholars and epidemiologists from universities and nonprofit organizations across the county. \nThe Symposium is intended for students\, social justice advocates\, health care workers\, social workers\, policy makers and concerned citizens. \nThe event is hosted by the Center for Health Equity & Evaluation Research\, or CHEER (a joint venture of the Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) University of Houston and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center) and the Intercultural Cancer Council. \nPanels will include: \n\nThe future of science\, service and health equity\nHealth disparities and health communication\nCharting new initiatives  – from disaster preparedness to clinical trials\nChronic disease prevention and control\n\nGet more information and register here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/biennial-symposium-on-minorities-the-medically-underserved-health-equity/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120624T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120626T010000
DTSTAMP:20260407T005007
CREATED:20231025T161203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160413Z
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SUMMARY:Aging\, Mobility and Quality of Life (AMQoL) Conference
DESCRIPTION:The AMQoL conference will focus on meeting the transport/mobility needs of older adults so as to improve their access to the various activities and services that underlie health\, well-being\, and quality of life. \nThis interdisciplinary conference will bring together experts from: gerontology/geriatrics; transport safety; psychology; sociology; social work; urban planning; engineering; tourism and leisure; occupational therapy; and medicine.  Topics will address the mobility-related characteristics of older adults (e.g.\, aging in developing and newly industrialized countries\, exercise and health\, personal security\, social participation\, spatial cognition and way finding\, tourism and leisure\, travel behavior\, transport safety)\, as well as technological and policy responses to enhancing transport/mobility (e.g.\, assistive technologies\, building design\, community transport\, roadway design\, transport policy\, urban planning and environmental design\, vehicle design). \nClick here for registration information.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aging-mobility-and-quality-of-life-amqol-conference/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120623T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120626T010000
DTSTAMP:20260407T005007
CREATED:20231025T161216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160413Z
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SUMMARY:ENDO 2012: The 94th Annual Meeting & Expo
DESCRIPTION:This year’s conference marks the 94th meeting of the Endocrine Society. Attendees can look forward to more than 200 sessions focused on endocrinology and 350 lectures from expert endocrinologists. \nJournalists can learn about the conference and register at this page.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/endo-2012-the-94th-annual-meeting-expo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120619T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120619T010000
DTSTAMP:20260407T005007
CREATED:20231030T213346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160414Z
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SUMMARY:Filling the Gaps: Dental Care\, Coverage and Access
DESCRIPTION:The Affordable Care Act is expected to expand public and private dental coverage for children when it takes effect in 2014\, but significant gaps will remain\, especially for low-income adults age 21 and older. The Kaiser Family Foundation will convene a public forum to examine the gaps and disparities in dental coverage and care in the United States today; the health\, social\, and other consequences of these systemic deficiencies; and promising strategies for ensuring access to oral health care for all Americans. \nThe event will begin with a screening of a short segment of a forthcoming Frontline television documentary\, produced by Frontline in collaboration with the Center for Public Integrity and introduced by producer Jill Rosenbaum\, that examines oral health coverage and access issues. \nThe forum will move quickly to a discussion with a panel of experts\, including: \n\n\nMarcia Brand\, Deputy Administrator at the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration \n\n\nTerry Dickinson\, DDS\, Director of the Virginia Dental Association and Founder of Mission of Mercy \n\n\nDebony Hughes\, DDS\, Program Chief\, Dental Health Program\, Prince George’s County (Md.) Health Department \n\n\nGreg Nycz\, Executive Director of the Family Health Center of Marshfield\, Inc.\, in Marshfield\, Wisc. \n\n\nDiane Rowland\, executive vice president of the Kaiser Family Foundation and executive director of the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured\, will chair the forum and make introductory remarks. Jackie Judd\, a vice president at the Foundation\, will moderate a Q&A between the audience and the panel.  \nWhen: Tuesday\, June 19Lunch and registration begin at 11:30 a.m.\, forum begins at noon ET. \nWhere: The Kaiser Family Foundation1330 G Street\, NWWashington\, DC 20005phone: 202.347.5270 \nThe event is open to the public.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/filling-the-gaps-dental-care-coverage-and-access/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120614T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120615T010000
DTSTAMP:20260407T005007
CREATED:20231025T161237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160415Z
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SUMMARY:Missing the Target: When Practitioners Harm More Than Heal
DESCRIPTION:This year’s PharmedOut conference will focus on how patient harms may result from industry promotion. \nSpeakers include: \n\nShannon Brownlee\, New America Foundation\nRita Redberg\, M.D.\, Editor-in-chief\, Archives of Internal Med\nCarl Elliott\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, Author\, White Coat\, Black Hat\nKay Dickersin\, Ph.D.\, Johns Hopkins University\nSusan Wood\, Ph.D.\, George Washington University\nSean Flynn\, J.D.\, American University\nJoel Lexchin\, M.D.\, York University\nBarbara Mintzes\, Therapeutics Initiative\n\nTopics include: \n\nInnovative Drugs: Hard Facts and Tribal Myths\nDoes Direct-To-Consumer Advertising Educate the Public to Misuse Medicines?\nUnderuse of Classic Drugs\nAntipsychotic Use in Children\nCan Clinical Trial Data be Hidden?\nRadiation From Medical Imaging: A Hidden Epidemic\nRegulating Medical Devices: A Historical Perspective\nCardiovascular Devices: The Role of Evidence in the FDA Approval Process\nThe Failure of the DePuy ASR Hip Prosthesis: Implications for Medical Device Initiatives\nLeft To Our Own Devices: A Surgeon’s Perspective\nDoctors and Devices\nShould device reps be in the OR?\nWhat Can and Should the States Do?\nThe Supreme Court Strikes Back: IMS v. Sorrell – a Constitutional Right to Track Prescription Data?\nDisclosure of Physician Industry Relationships: Data from Washington\, D.C.\nTesting the Limits of FDA Authority\nFederal enforcement\nCongressional oversight\nPenicillin and Panaceas\nExploiting Homeless Mentally Ill Patients in Drug Safety Trials\nPromoting Prudent Prescribing: A Culture of Resource Stewardship\nRole of the Media
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/missing-the-target-when-practitioners-harm-more-than-heal/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120609T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120613T010000
DTSTAMP:20260407T005007
CREATED:20231025T161217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160416Z
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SUMMARY:SLEEP 2012\, the 26th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies
DESCRIPTION:This year’s SLEEP meeting will happen in Boston over five days in early June. It will feature scientific sessions and an exhibition hall that deliver information about sleep research and sleep medicine. \nTo register\, see the attached PDF.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/sleep-2012-the-26th-annual-meeting-of-the-associated-professional-sleep-societies/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120608T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120612T010000
DTSTAMP:20260407T005007
CREATED:20231025T161218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160416Z
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SUMMARY:American Diabetes Association's 72nd Scientific Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The American Diabetes Association holds its 72nd Scientific Sessions this June at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. More than 13\,000 diabetes experts are expected to attend. \nMedia should follow this link to submit a request for complimentary registration.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-diabetes-associations-72nd-scientific-sessions/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120606T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120609T010000
DTSTAMP:20260407T005007
CREATED:20231025T161212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160417Z
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SUMMARY:The European League Against Rheumatism Congress of Rheumatology
DESCRIPTION:The EULAR Congress 2012 in Berlin will offer professional training and panels on clinical innovations\, clinical translational and basic science related to rheumatism and arthritis. There will be discussions led by people with arthritis as well as by clinical health professionals and by those affiliated with the health care industry. EULAR 2012 will also host guests from the Paediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS) in a joint congres. \nTo apply for a press pass\, follow this link.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-european-league-against-rheumatism-congress-of-rheumatology/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120605T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120606T010000
DTSTAMP:20260407T005007
CREATED:20231025T161144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160418Z
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SUMMARY:Health Data Initiative Forum III: The Health Datapalooza
DESCRIPTION:The Health Data Initiative was launched in 2010 by the Institute of Medicine and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as the Community Health Data Initiative. It is a public-private collaboration that encourages innovators to utilize health data to develop applications to raise awareness of health and health system performance and spark community action to improve health. \nIt brings together a diverse group of data experts\, technology developers\, entrepreneurs\, policy makers\, health care system leaders\, and community advocates to support innovative applications of health and health care data. \nThis year’s event will include the Data & Apps Expo with data producers and the developers that use that data to create innovative tools and services to improve the health of individuals and communities. \nSpeakers will include: \n\nMatt Miller\, host\, “Left\, Right & Center\,” NPR\nTodd Park\, U.S. chief technology officer\nMark T. Bertolini\, chairman & president\, Aetna\nThomas Goetz\, executive editor\, Wired Magazine\nBill Frist\, former U.S. senator\, Tennessee
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-data-initiative-forum-iii-the-health-datapalooza/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120605T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120605T010000
DTSTAMP:20260407T005007
CREATED:20231030T213345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160419Z
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SUMMARY:Happy hour/networking with HHS public affairs team
DESCRIPTION:Join the Association of Health Care Journalists Washington DC chapter for an informal happy hour/networking event with the public affairs team from the Department of Health and Human Services from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday\, June 5 on the outdoor patio at Poste Brasserie in downtown D.C. \nPoste is located behind the Hotel Monaco at 555 8th St. NW.\, just south of the corner of F and 8th St. Gallery Place metro is one block away and Metro Center metro is three blocks away.  \nCome meet some fellow D.C. area health writers\, learn what’s going on at AHCJ and meet Marty Kramer from the Health Resources and Services Administration and Brian Cook from CMS\, along with Nick Papas\, White House health reform spokesman. \nPoste has drink and food specials until 7 p.m. The event is open to all health journalists. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/happy-hour-networking-with-hhs-public-affairs-team/
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