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SUMMARY:The State and Future of Financial Fraud
DESCRIPTION:The  inaugural conference of the Research Center on the Prevention of Financial Fraud will feature interdisciplinary research about financial fraud and connect financial fraud researchers with prevention and detection professionals. \nThis may be of interest to health care reporters who are covering business issues and\, particularly\, health-related fraud.  \nAmong the sessions: \n\n\nWhat’s Next: Fraud in an Aging Society\, Dr. Laura Carstensen\, Stanford Center on Longevity \n\n\nProfiling:Who are the Fraudsters  \n\n\nFuture of Fraud: Innovations in Fraud\, Prevention & Detection  \n\n\nAttendance is open and free to interested participants\, providing an opportunity to exchange the latest information on relevant research and to engage with peers across disciplines.  More information on the Reseach Center is available online at www.fraudresearchcenter.org \nClick here to view the agenda.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-state-and-future-of-financial-fraud/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111103T010000
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SUMMARY:Goals of FDA regulation and the challenges of meeting them
DESCRIPTION:Oliver C. Schroeder\, Jr. Scholar-in-Residence Lecture presented by the Law-Medicine Center \nThe FDA faces substantial challenges as it seeks to satisfy the expectation of the public for safe food and safe and effective medical products. These challenges include the wide array and virtually infinite number of products for which FDA has regulatory responsibility and the finite resources available to monitor them. The agency’s former chief counsel will discuss regulatory problem solving\, focusing on the “why” and “how” of product regulation. \nFree and open to the public. Reception follows. The event will be webcast.Location: Moot Courtroom (A59)\, Case Western Reserve University \nRalph S. Tyler Former Chief Counsel Food and Drug Administration Ralph S. Tyler became Chief Counsel to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in January 2010. Prior to that\, Mr. Tyler was the Maryland Insurance Commissioner. He has worked as a lawyer for more than 35 years\, including serving as Counsel to the Governor of Maryland\, Baltimore City Solicitor\, and Maryland Deputy Attorney General. He was also a partner in the law firm of Hogan & Hartson\, L.L.P.\, focusing his practice on civil litigation and administrative law. Mr. Tyler is a graduate of the University of Illinois (B.A.)\, Case Western Reserve University (J.D.)\, and Harvard University (LL.M.).
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/goals-of-fda-regulation-and-the-challenges-of-meeting-them/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111031T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111101T010000
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SUMMARY:Workshop on the Role of Obesity in Cancer Survival and Recurrence
DESCRIPTION:Epidemiological evidence shows that people who are obese or overweight are at greater risk of developing some types of cancer. Obesity also may affect tumor progression in many cancers. The National Cancer Policy Forum will host a workshop Oct. 31-Nov. 1 to examine the role of obesity in cancer survival and recurrence\, potential interventions\, and gaps in current knowledge. Presenters will discuss the role of obesity and weight gain in developing various forms of cancer\, mechanisms by which obesity may influence cancer progression\, and potential ways to intervene to improve outcomes for cancer patients.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/workshop-on-the-role-of-obesity-in-cancer-survival-and-recurrence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111029T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111102T010000
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SUMMARY:APHA Annual Meeting 2011
DESCRIPTION:This is the oldest and largest gathering of public health professionals in the world. More than 13\,000 physicians\, nurses\, educators\, researchers and related health specialists gather to address health science\, policy and practice issues. 2011’s theme is “healthy communities promote healthy minds & bodies.” \nView the meeting program by day | Registration and more information \nWhen: October 29\, 2011 – November 2\, 2011 \nWhere: Washington Convention Center801 Mt Vernon Place NW Washington\, DC 20001
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/apha-annual-meeting-2011/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111027T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111028T010000
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SUMMARY:Business of Health Care Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Oct. 27 & 28\, 2011 ♦ San Francisco\nWorkshop hastag for Twitter: #ahcjbiz \nAHCJ’s Business of Health Care Workshop provided resources\, skills and ideas that journalists can apply to their jobs immediately. Attendees learned how to cover this tremendous economic engine beyond the routine stories\, with tools to find essential information your audiences need\, crossing the traditional beats of health\, business and government. Panel topics included: \n\nTapping the holy grail of hospital data\nUsing online tools for journalists to visualize data\nThe effect of the economy and reform on health businesses\nThe insurance battles ahead\nLunch with futurist and author Ian Morrison\nMedicare at a crossroads\nThe future of drug companies\nElectronic medical records: Promised land or mirage?\nDeciphering finances in local health care\nInnovations in care and costs\n\nTip sheets\, handouts\, video and photos from the workshop will be posted in the coming days. \nThe workshop is just $40 for journalists and $30 for students. \nOptional hands-on data sessions\nOne will cover data from California’s Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development. California journalists will find this particularly useful\, but it also introduces data sets that journalists can request in other states. A working knowledge of Excel is necessary to get the full benefit of this session\, but newcomers are welcome too. Attendees should bring their laptops with Excel or similar spreadsheet software. \nThe day’s second session will walk through techniques to combine Google tools with health data to create online maps and charts you can tailor. You’ll learn how\, with a combination of a spreadsheet you upload\, Google Fusion Tables and do some basic data formatting to create a map you can use with your online project. To make the most of this session\, make sure you have a Google (gmail) account\, then bring your laptop with spreadsheet software and a Web browser. \nThe afternoon will end with a light reception. The Thursday classes require an additional $20 fee. See registration form. \nTravel assistance\nAHCJ has a limited amount of travel assistance available. The stipends are meant to defray travel costs only. For more information\, fill out and submit this form\, or contact Christy Stretz at 573-884-5606 or Christy@healthjournalism.org. \n\nSponsors\n• California HealthCare Foundation • Stanford Medicine • The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/business-of-health-care-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111025T010000
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SUMMARY:Washington\, D.C.\, chapter: Meet HHS Inspector General’s Public Affairs team
DESCRIPTION:Oct. 25\, 6:30 p.m.\nThe Washington D.C. chapter will meet with the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s Public Affairs team at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday\, Oct. 25 at the Kaiser Family Foundation office near Metro Center. \nCome meet fellow D.C. area health writers\, editors and broadcasters\, learn about how you can find stories at HHS OIG about health providers\, Medicare fraud and learn about some new online OIG resources and potential news stories coming up in the next few months. HHS OIG is dedicated to combating fraud\, waste and abuse and to improving HHS programs. Most OIG’s resources go to oversight of Medicare and Medicaid though oversight extends to other HHS institutions\, including the CDC\, NIH and the FDA. \nRoberta Baskin and Don White from HHS OIG Public Affairs staff will be on hand. \nThe event will wrap up by 7:45 p.m. but all are invited after for food and drink at the nearby Laughing Man Tavern. \nKFF is located at 1330 G. St.\, N.W.  a half block west of Metro Center. \n Please RSVP by Oct. 24 to pgalewitz@kff.org
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/washington-d-c-chapter-meet-hhs-inspector-generalaes-public-affairs-team/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111023T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111027T010000
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SUMMARY:American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress
DESCRIPTION:The theme this year is “The surgeon as a leader: Addressing health care disparities.” There will be sessions will address quality and outcomes\, timely health policy topics\, supporting surgical practice in a changing health care environment and a special focus on education and training to improve quality and promote patient safety. \nPress registration materials are now posted online.   \n\nPress Credentials Criteria\nPress Credentials Application (35K PDF)\n\nPlease note that there are two categories of press: Press and Commercial Press. The deadline for advance registration under the Press Category is Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. CDT.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-college-of-surgeons-clinical-congress/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111022T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111026T010000
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SUMMARY:AMIA’s Annual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:American Medical Informatics Association’s Annual Symposium\, the world’s most comprehensive annual meeting on biomedical and health informatics will feature leading scientists and business professionals\, as well as educational workshops and an exhibition hall. \nAMIA’s Annual Symposium attracts more than 2\,000 professionals and students from a broad swath of occupational settings – academic institutions\, clinical practice\, community-based organizations\, government agencies and the military\, health care facilities\, industry\, international health and research organizations. \nMore Information | Registration
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/amiaaes-annual-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111021T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111021T010000
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SUMMARY:Applications due for AHCJ-CDC Health Journalism Fellowships
DESCRIPTION:Dec. 4-8\, 2011\nApplications due Oct. 21.\n \n♦ Need inspiration? ♦ Story ideas? ♦ How about new sources? ♦ What if you could visit labs and watch researchers tackle the latest public health issues?\nThat’s what AHCJ-CDC Health Journalism Fellows get … for free! \n\n“The program was packed full of useful sessions – gave me lots of tools for future coverage\, and lots of story ideas to follow up on in the months to come.” – Ruby De Luna\, KUOW Public Radio “Fantastic! An incredible opportunity to meet top CDC officials\, make relationships and really deeply enhance my learning of complicated subject matter – from contagious diseases to environmental health issues – that is difficult to get on deadline. This was an amazing experience\, and helped me generate many story ideas. I even wrote a cholera daily story from information provided at this week’s sessions!” – Rong-Gonglin\, II\, Los Angeles Times  \n\n\nMarshall Allen (right)\, then a Las Vegas Sun reporter\, speaks to Grant Baldwin\, Ph.D.\, director of the CDC’s Injury Center\, about interpreting child safety data for localizing stories\, during the 2008 fellowship. \n\nAHCJ has teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – with the support of the CDC Foundation – for this national fellowship program for journalists. Ten fellows will be chosen to spend a week studying public health issues at two CDC campuses. The AHCJ-CDC Health Journalism Fellows will: \n\nattend sessions on epidemiology\, global disease prevention efforts\, pandemic flu preparedness\, climate change\, vaccine safety\, obesity\, autism and more\ntour the CDC director’s National Emergency Operations Center\nmeet new sources on policy and research\nlearn how to tap the agency’s abundant resources to produce better stories\n\nThe fellowship includes membership\, travel within the United States\, lodging and stipend. The fellowship dates are Dec. 4-8\, 2011. \nApplications due Oct. 21\, 2011.\nStill not convinced? Here’s more from former fellows:\n“As a magazine freelancer\, I was brimming with story ideas after leaving the fellowship\, and I soon put that information to use in articles for Good Housekeeping\, Reader’s Digest\, More\, Parenting and other publications.” That’s what fellow Meryl Davids Landau\, a freelance writer based in Florida\, said about the fellowship. In “Eight months later\, freelancer still generating story ideas from fellowship\,” she writes about meeting top officials at the CDC\, briefings from experts on health issues from genomics to infectious diseases to child safety and more. She says they learned about navigating databases such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey and CDC publications. \nAnd if you’ve ever wanted to tell the CDC what to do\, be inspired by fellow JoNel Aleccia who suggested they send media their tentative Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report lineup the day before publication\, something that was implemented and is still in practice. \nThe Las Vegas Sun‘s Marshall Allen\, who was a member of first class of AHCJ-CDC Health Journalism Fellows\, learned that avian flu was still a danger. Elizabeth Fernandez of the San Francisco Chronicle wrote about the CDC’s efforts to uncover what causes autism. Modern Healthcare’s Jessica Zigmond wrote about the enthusiasm she encountered among public health experts at the CDC. She says it allowed her to find an expert who “not only had great interest in his work\, but who also seemed genuinely interested in sharing that information with a group of 11 journalists\, all of whom had different backgrounds\, interests and goals.” \n“Great idea and execution from AHCJ. Thoughtful and balanced approach. A unique experience that I can’t get anywhere else. A classroom and time on the beat can’t give this combination of education and up-close interview access. I got a mix of quick hit news\, light feature\, in-depth weekender and investigation. I have about eight concrete ideas I can definitely use.”– Mary Shedden\, The Tampa Tribune \n“Overall\, a very informative\, helpful program that aided my knowledge and understanding of public health coverage.” – Ginger Rough\, The Arizona Republic \n“It’s been a great opportunity to connect with sources and hear about issues that fly under the radar. It will significantly improve my understanding and coverage of CDC-related health issues. Great access to top level sources. This conference provided that personal connection that can make the difference in timely\, relevant response.” – JoNel Aleccia\, health writer\, MSNBC.com
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/applications-due-for-ahcj-cdc-health-journalism-fellowships/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111017T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111018T010000
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SUMMARY:Inequity to Equity: Promoting Health and Wellness of Women with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:This conference aims to foster an integrated health care agenda to improve health outcomes for women with disabilities bu promoting knowledge an information exchange among women with disabilities\, their advocates\, policymakers\, educators\, researchers and health care providers such as psychologists. The American Psychological Association\, the Howard University Women’s Health Institute\, and Gallaudet University put on this interactive\, interdisciplinary conference. \nMore details here. \nWhen: October 17-18\, 2011 \nWhere: Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University800 Florida Avenue NortheastWashington DC\, 20002-3600 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/inequity-to-equity-promoting-health-and-wellness-of-women-with-disabilities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111017T010000
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CREATED:20231030T213258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160609Z
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SUMMARY:Institute of Medicine Annual Meeting\, featuring symposium on vaccines
DESCRIPTION:Vaccination science\, policy\, and ethics will be the focus of a public symposium taking place as part of the Institute of Medicine’s 41st annual meeting. The event will feature keynote addresses by Anthony Lake\, executive director\, United Nations Children’s Fund\, and Seth Berkley\, chief executive officer\, Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization. Sessions will explore vaccination’s history\, ethical challenges\, current science\, and future hurdles\, as well as the state of immunization practices and needs in African nations. \nWHEN: Monday\, Oct. 17\, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT \nWHERE: Crystal Gateway Marriott1700 Jefferson Davis Hwy.Arlington\, VA \nThe meeting will also feature the announcement of members elected to the IOM in 2011 and the presentation of two awards\, the Gustav O. Lienhard Award for outstanding national achievement in improving personal health care services and the Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health for outstanding accomplishments in improving mental health. \nRegistration\nRegistration information and an agenda are available at http://www.iom.edu/Activities/PublicHealth/AnnualMeeting/2011-OCT-17.aspx. Those who wish to attend should register in advance. The registration fee will be waived for credentialed reporters. Those who cannot attend may watch a live video webcast\, also available at the URL above. For more information\, contact the National Academies News Office; tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/institute-of-medicine-annual-meeting-featuring-symposium-on-vaccines/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111013T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111013T010000
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SUMMARY:Conference call on the future of the NPDB Public Use File
DESCRIPTION:Journalists are invited to participate in a conference call with officials from the Health Resources and Services Administration about the future of the Public Use File of the National Practitioners Data Bank. Reporters have used that file for years to document lax oversight of disciplined doctors but HRSA has pulled the file offline. For background on the issue\, please read our coverage. \nThe conference call will be Oct. 13\, 1-2 p.m. ET.Please register in advance at http://t.co/lwnzG9Mi
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/conference-call-on-the-future-of-the-npdb-public-use-file/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111011T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111013T010000
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SUMMARY:Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs Summit 2011
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will represent a collaboration among academic researchers\, clinical researchers\, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies\, regulatory and health agencies\, patient organizations\, payors and venture capital/private equity concerns to address the need for effective therapies for rare diseases. \nThere will be three tracks offered: \n\nFor Researchers\, Drug and Device Companies\nFor Patient Advocates and Patient Organizations \nFor Investors\n\nIt is hosted by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and the Drug Information Association (DIA). Additional support comes from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)\, National Institutes of Health (NIH)\, European Rare Diseases Organization (EURORDIS) and Duke University School of Medicine. \nGo to the website for more information about the program and registration. To apply for a press pass\, contact  Joe Krasowski: Joe.Krasowski@diahome.org.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/rare-diseases-and-orphan-drugs-summit-2011/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111007T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111007T010000
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SUMMARY:Best Practices in Advanced Care Planning and Decision Making
DESCRIPTION:American Academy of Nursing’s Raise the Voice Initiative to host a Critical Conversation: Best Practices in Advanced Care Planning \nTwo Panels will Discuss End of Life Planning Models that Work \nIn the fall of 2010\, a task force of the Academy developed a policy brief on “Advance Care Planning as an Urgent Public Health Concern\,” identifying four policy recommendations for ensuring that conversations about informed preferences are ongoing and the norm. It is through the Academy’s Raise the Voice initiative that a Critical Conversation entitled “Best Practices in Advanced Care Planning and Decision Making: Models that Work” will be held. \nThrough this Critical Conversation\, the Academy’s Raise the Voice initiative will publicize the task force’s recommendations and how they require sensitive\, but critical\, public conversations regarding the need for advanced care planning and decision-making. \nCo-sponsored by the Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation\, the California HealthCare Foundation\, the Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence\, the John A. Hartford Foundation\, and the Archstone Foundation\, this critical conversation will open with remarks by William Novelli\, Distinguished Professor of Practice at Georgetown University and former CEO of AARP.  Two dynamic panels featuring respected panelists from a variety of professional backgrounds will follow. Moderators Jackie Judd\, from Kaiser Family Foundation\, and Jordan Rau\, from Kaiser Health News\, will lead the panels. \nPanelists include: \n\nTheresa Brown\, New York Times blogger and oncology nurse\nAmy Berman\, senior program officer at the John A. Hartford Foundation\nDr. Manoj Jain\, a physician and ethicist in palliative care\nCynda Rushton\, Academy Fellow and Edge Runner\, Harriet Lane Compassionate Care Program at the John Hopkins Children’s Center\nSuzanne Prevost\, a geriatric nurse scholar at the University of Kentucky\nKate O’Malley\, Senior Program Officer at the California HealthCare Foundation\nJoseph Prevratil\, President and CEO of the Archstone Foundation\n\nWhen and Where: 9-11:30 a.m.\, Friday\, Oct. 7 at the Kaiser Family Foundation in Washington\, D.C. \nA live webcast will be online at http://mindmedia-live1.wm.llnwd.net/mindmedia_Live1. The link will be live starting at 8:50 am on Oct. 7 and will use Windows Media Player. Mac users should download and install Flip4Mac\, a plugin that allows Quicktime to play Windows Media content. It can be downloaded for free at:   http://dynamic.telestream.net/downloads/download-flip4macwmv.htm.   \nAdditionally\, a video of the Critical Conversation will be available online at www.AANnet.org/raisethevoice within a few weeks. \nFor more information about the event\, or to request an invitation or press pass\, please contact Kat Piscatelli at kat_piscatelli@AANnet.org. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/best-practices-in-advanced-care-planning-and-decision-making/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111005T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111005T010000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Covering the Structures that Underlie Health Disparities
DESCRIPTION:Journalists and journalism educators are invited to a Maynard Institute webinar on identifying and reporting on structural inequities in health and education. \nThe one-hour webinar will be broadcast on Wednesday\, October 5\, 2011 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. The webinar is free. It is underwritten by a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. \nThe webinar instructors are Sally Lehrman\, an award-winning reporter specializing in medicine and science policy and current journalism professor at the University of Santa Clara\, and Venise Wagner\, a former education reporter and current chair of the journalism department at San Francisco State University.   Reporters interested in going beyond everyday reporting on health and education will learn how to identify\, research and analyze the far-reaching impacts of structural inequities.   Lehrman and Wagner will discuss different story approaches and provide resources and tools.   To register\, email Elisabeth Pinio. You will receive a confirmation email and instructions for attending the webinar.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webinar-covering-the-structures-that-underlie-health-disparities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111003T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111008T010000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220703
CREATED:20231025T161108Z
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SUMMARY:National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Clinical Team Conference
DESCRIPTION:According to the CTC website\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\nAttend plenary and breakout sessions lead by national experts in interdisciplinary palliative care and hospice\nHear the latest regulatory update from the NHPCO’s regulatory team\nLearn with members of your discipline as well as members of the IDT\nParticipate in focused networking opportunities specific to your discipline as well as cross-disciplinary topical discussions\nPreview new and innovative products and services from dozens of vendors\nParticipate in renewal and reflection opportunities designed to reinvigorate and inspire yo
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-hospice-and-palliative-care-organization-clinical-team-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111003T010000
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CREATED:20231025T161117Z
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SUMMARY:Access Denied: Science News and Government Transparency
DESCRIPTION:Get the highlights of this webcast.   \nAn investigation in the current issue of Columbia Journalism Review finds that despite President Obama’s early promise to create an open government\, the nation’s science reporters feel there has been little to no progress since Bush was in office. The National Press Club will host a panel of journalists and invited administration officials to critique what journalists and the government are (or aren’t) doing to change that. \nSpeakers include: \n\nCurtis Brainard\, CJR science editor\nJoseph Davis\, Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)\nFelice Freyer\, Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ)\nDarren Samuelsohn\, Politico’s senior\nClothilde Le Coz\, Reporters Without Borders energy and environment reporter\n\nRepresentatives of the Environmental Protection Agency\, the Department of Health and Human Services and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy have been invited. \nThe National Press Club offices are located at 529 14th Street NW\, Washington\, D.C. \nTo reserve\, call: 202-662-7501
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/access-denied-science-news-and-government-transparency/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111002T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111006T010000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220703
CREATED:20231025T161044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160614Z
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SUMMARY:AHCJ-National Library of Medicine Fellowships
DESCRIPTION:The   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. \nAgendaSpeakers' bios \nThe selected  journalists will: \n\n Learn how to explore  the latest NIH research\n Learn to understand and  interpret biomedical statistics\n Take advantage of  NLM's data\, programs and resources for stronger stories\n  Get hands-on training in PubMed\, MedlinePlus\, ClinicalTrials.gov\,  ToxNet and Household Products Database \n\n2011 class of AHCJ-National Library of Medicine fellows chosen  \nSee the agenda from last year's program  for more details about what to expect.          \nFellowship  includes membership\, travel expenses\, lodging and stipend. \nApplication deadline was Aug. 22\, 2011.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ahcj-national-library-of-medicine-fellowships/
CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110924T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110924T010000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220703
CREATED:20231103T163657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160615Z
UID:26126-1316826000-1316826000@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:The future of biosimilar drugs in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:National Press Foundation Webinar\, Thursday\, Sept. 24\, noon ET \nJeremy A. Greene\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, associate professor of medicine and the history of medicine and Elizabeth Treide and A. McGehee Harvey Chair in the History of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University; and Michael Kleinrock\, research director for the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics\, will discuss the effect biotech drugs have on health care in a webinar sponsored by the National Press Foundation. Biosimilars are a type of biological product (meaning they are made from living organisms) that the FDA has licensed because they are similar to another FDA-approved biological product. \nRegister online here. Contact Amun Nadeem for more information. \nNote that pharmaceutical company Sanofi US Services Inc. provided funding for this webinar.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-future-of-biosimilar-drugs-in-the-u-s/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110922T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110922T010000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220703
CREATED:20231025T161117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160616Z
UID:23812-1316653200-1316653200@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Debunking the Myths of Falls in Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:September 23 is National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Join the National Council of Aging the day before to learn about the latest program resources and best practices for educating older adults and their families about falls and how senior-oriented facilities can reduce their risk of falling. \nThis free webinar is 1:30-2:20 p.m. EST. \nThe keynote speaker is Emily Watson\, Program Associate in the Center for Healthy Aging at the National Council on Aging. \nRegister here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webinar-debunking-the-myths-of-falls-in-older-adults/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110922T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110922T010000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220703
CREATED:20231025T161116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160616Z
UID:23811-1316653200-1316653200@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Healthcare Reform: What You’re Not Hearing in the National Debate
DESCRIPTION:The conference features some of the nation’s leading authorities on healthcare who will address tort reform\, insurance company profits\, unsustainable medical costs\, new models of healthcare delivery\, transparency\, regulatory issues\, and how the new legislation will affect businesses. \nThe keynote speakers are: \n\nHerbert Pardes\, M.D.\, chief executive officer\, New York-Presbyterian Hospital\nKenneth L. Davis\, M.D.\, president and chief executive officer\, The Mt. Sinai Medical Center\nPaul Keckley\, Ph.D.\, executive director\, Deloitte Center for Health Solution\n\nFor press passes or to arrange an interview\, please contact Carolyn Mandelker\, cmandelker@harrison-edwardspr.com or 914-242-0010 before Sept. 20. For more information\, visit  www.wcahealthcare.com.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/healthcare-reform-what-youaere-not-hearing-in-the-national-debate/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110918T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110921T010000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220703
CREATED:20231025T161100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160617Z
UID:23799-1316307600-1316566800@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Annual Conference is a free conference that covers innovative approaches to solving safety\, quality\, and access issues. Pick a specialized track according to your interests: \n\nMaking Care Safer by Reducing Harm Caused in the Delivery of Care\nEnsuring That Each Person and Family Are Engaged as Partners in Their  \nPromoting Effective Communication and Coordination of Care\nPromoting the Most Effective Prevention and Treatment Practices for the Leading Causes of Mortality\, Starting With Cardiovascular Disease\nWorking With Communities to Promote Wide Use of Best Practices to Enable Healthy Living\nMaking Quality Care More Affordable for Individuals\, Familes\, Employers\, and Governments by Developing and Spreading New Health Care Delivery Models\n\nMore info here  | Registration required  \nWhen: September 18-21\, 2011 \nWhere: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center\, Bethesda\, MD
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/agency-for-healthcare-research-and-quality-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110916T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110916T010000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220703
CREATED:20231030T213252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160618Z
UID:25538-1316134800-1316134800@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Philadelphia's AHCJ chapter to meet with top HHS public affairs officials
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia-area AHCJ chapter members will meet with top HHS  public affairs officials Friday\, Sept. 16\, from 6:30-8:30 pm at ABC's  WPVI-TV 6\, 4100 City Ave.\, Philadelphia\, to discuss issues related to  accessing information and experts working for federal agencies under the  US Department of Health and Human Services.  \nRichard  Sorian\, HHS assistant secretary for public affairs\, and deputy assistant  secretary Dori Salcido will explain the workings of the HHS public  affairs office and discuss concerns about access to federal  information.  Sorian reports directly to HHS Secretary Kathleen  Sebelius. \nSorian met with AHCJ President Charles Ornstein  and other AHCJ members in Washington DC a few months ago\, and hopes to  visit with various chapters.  \nThe Philadelphia meeting was  organized by chapter chair Eric Rosenthal\, and is being hosted by WPVI's  Dawn Heefner\, thanks to station president and general manager Bernie  Prazenica.  \nSpace is limited and reservations are required for this free event that will include a light supper and free parking.  \nContact Rosenthal at 610-649-1375 or etrosenthal@verizon.net for additional information.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/philadelphias-ahcj-chapter-to-meet-with-top-hhs-public-affairs-officials/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110915T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110917T010000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220703
CREATED:20231025T161058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160619Z
UID:23795-1316048400-1316221200@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Association of Reproductive Health Professionals Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This 48th annual meeting is a practical conference on reproductive health for a range of professionals (students and researchers also welcome): physicians\, nurse practitioners\, physician assistants\, midwives\, pharmacists and public health advocates working in reproductive and sexual health.  \nChoose sessions  from seven reproductive health topics to expand your knowledge base and acquire skills to improve your practice: \n\nfull spectrum contraception care\nevidence-based abortion care\nmaternal and child health\nhealthy sexuality\nchronic medical conditions impacting reproductive health\nreproductive and environmental health\nmultipurpose prevention technologies\n\nMore event information at the association’s website. \nWhen: September 15-17\, 2011 \nWhere: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas3708 Las Vegas Boulevard SouthLas Vegas\, NV 89109
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/association-of-reproductive-health-professionals-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110915T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110915T010000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220703
CREATED:20231025T161108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160620Z
UID:23807-1316048400-1316048400@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Food Forum Meeting on Informing Health & Food Policy through Systematic\, Evidence-Based Reviews
DESCRIPTION:The IOM’s Food Forum will host a public meeting on September 15\, to examine how systematic\, evidence-based reviews in the field of nutrition are used to develop policy recommendations that improve public health. \nMeeting presentations and discussions will address the key issues and challenges associated with conducting systematic reviews in various areas of nutritional sciences\, such as individual nutrients\, foods and food groups\, dietary patterns\, and health claims. Participants will also discuss the issues and considerations regarding the application of systematic\, evidence-based reviews to develop public policy recommendations. Opportunities to improve the quality of systematic reviews in nutrition will be explored\, with particular consideration to the recent IOM report on standards for systematic reviews and its possible application to nutrition.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/food-forum-meeting-on-informing-health-food-policy-through-systematic-evidence-based-reviews/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110913T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110913T010000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220703
CREATED:20231030T213248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160621Z
UID:25535-1315875600-1315875600@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:AHCJ's Washington\, D.C.\, chapter to meet with HHS public affairs team
DESCRIPTION:Join us 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 p.m. on Tuesday\, Sept. 13  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 is three blocks away. \nCome meet some fellow D.C. area health writers\, learn what’s going on at AHCJ and meet some of the HHS media team you may only know through email and conference calls. Some of the newest members of the HHS team will be there including Erin Shields from HHS\, Brian Cook from CMS and 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. \nPlease RSVP by Sept. 9 to pgalewitz@kff.org  \nNOTE: If inclement weather\, we will change to nearby indoor location which will be email a notice to everyone.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ahcjs-washington-d-c-chapter-to-meet-with-hhs-public-affairs-team/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110913T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110913T010000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220703
CREATED:20231030T213246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160621Z
UID:25532-1315875600-1315875600@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Hiding in plain sight: California hospital data
DESCRIPTION:Does your local hospital place more cardiac stents than others? Do more of its patients leave the emergency room without being seen? Does it have a high level of C-section births? These questions and others are relatively easy to answer thanks to a data gold mine kept by the obscure California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development. \nIt doesn't matter if your hospital is public\, nonprofit or for-profit\, data on its patients and services are available online. \nCharles Ornstein\, senior reporter at ProPublica and president of AHCJ's  board of directors\, will guide you through using the data to answer  those questions and more. \nThis webinar\, co-sponsored by the Association of Health Care Journalists and the California Endowment Health Journalism Fellowships\, will give you a step-by-step guide to using this information and leave you with story ideas to take home with you. It helps to have a working knowledge of Excel but all participants are welcome.  \nWhile this webinar will focus on the use of data available in California\, many other states have similar data repositories. This will give all participants\, regardless of state\, a solid understanding of how to analyze data and what kinds of questions data can help you answer.  \n\nLinks for the webinar\nTip sheet: Ornstein prepared this tip sheet for downloading and working with the data. \nWe suggest that you download the data that Ornstein will be demonstrating. To do so\, download the "2009 pivot table" from this site. You also should have this reporting form (PDF). Also download the full dataset for 2009. \nFor those new to using Excel\, this tip sheet may prove useful: Intro to investigating health data using spreadsheets. \nSources of hospital data in other states \nSome examples of stories that can be done using this data: \nHospital chain profits by admitting high number of ER patients:  A hospital chain has transferred an unusually high number of patients from its emergency rooms to its hospital beds\, gaining hundreds of millions of dollars by targeting people with Medicare. \nAs Hospital System Expands\, Patient Advocates Worry:  Analysts and patient advocates worry about the growing leverage a nonprofit hospital system has in negotiating rates paid by insurers\, employers and patients. \nBig Hospital Clout Dictates Premiums:  Hospital prices in the Sacramento region are among the highest in California\, driven in large part by the negotiating clout of the hospital chain Sutter Health \nData analysis reveals wide variation in use of heart procedures: An analysis of data from the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development shows a wide variation in how often patients receive elective angioplasties and angiographies. \n\nThis webinar was held Sept. 13\, 2011.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/hiding-in-plain-sight-california-hospital-data/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110901T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110901T010000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220703
CREATED:20231030T213249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160622Z
UID:25537-1314838800-1314838800@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Web Course: Understanding Evidence-Based Healthcare: A Foundation for Action
DESCRIPTION:The United States Cochrane Center is providing free registration for this online class on understanding evidence-based health care. This module should be completed within three months and will take between eight and 12 hours to complete. The course’s objective is to provide consumer advocates with the education and tools they need to “successfully navigate the world of medical information\, critically appraise research studies\, influence the creation of responsible public policy in healthcare\, and help the people they serve to make healthcare choices based on the best available evidence.” \nLearn more | Register
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/web-course-understanding-evidence-based-healthcare-a-foundation-for-action/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110901T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110901T010000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220703
CREATED:20231030T213247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160623Z
UID:25534-1314838800-1314838800@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Data Systems for Monitoring HIV/AIDS Care September 2011
DESCRIPTION:The IOM will host a public meeting to discuss the HHS Twelve Cities and Enhanced Comprehensive HIV Prevention Plan Projects\, which aim to reduce HIV infection rates\, link people to care and treatment\, reduce HIV-related health disparities\, and achieve a more coordinated national response to HIV.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-systems-for-monitoring-hiv-aids-care-september-2011/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110831T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110831T010000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220703
CREATED:20231030T213248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160624Z
UID:25536-1314752400-1314752400@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:NHCH Releases
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, August 31\, 2011\, CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics will release a new report entitled “Consumption of Sugar Drinks in the United States\, 2005-2008” featuring data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. \nThe data are embargoed until noon EST on Aug. 31. \nTo access embargoed and password protected materials\, reporters must contact the CDC/NCHS Press Room at 301-458-4800 or register with the NCHS Media Listserv. To register\, visit the link on this web page.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nhch-releases/
CATEGORIES:None
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