BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Association of Health Care Journalists - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Association of Health Care Journalists X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://healthjournalism.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Association of Health Care Journalists REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190125T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190125T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155241Z UID:26542-1548378000-1548378000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Too Much Medicine: Addressing Inappropriate Care DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Jan. 25\, 1-2:30 p.m. ET \nPhysicians estimate that more than 20 percent of medical care is unnecessary\, and it can cause serious patient harm. Surgical procedures can increase the risk of complications and overprescribing can lead to drug addiction\, as demonstrated by the opioid crisis. Inappropriate care also comes at a considerable cost: a staggering $265 billion per year. \nInitiatives like Choosing Wisely and Practicing Wisely seek to curb unnecessary medical treatments and spending. In this webinar\, speakers will discuss: \n•            Research exposing the prevalence of inappropriate care\, like excessive screenings and lab tests \n•            Strategies to improve patient\, provider\, and payer understanding of what is appropriate care \n•            A successful model for partnering with physicians to implement Practicing Wisely’s Appropriate Use Measures \n•            The importance of considering appropriate use in quality & value-based payment programs \nSpeakers: \n\n\nMarty Makary\, Johns Hopkins Medicine \n\n\nMichael Drescher\, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee \n\n\nTy Gluckman\, Providence Heart and Vascular Institute \n\n\nLucy Liu\, Practicing Wisely and Oliver Wyman \n\n\nRegister Now \nA draft agenda is available on our website. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/too-much-medicine-addressing-inappropriate-care/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155241Z UID:26537-1548291600-1548291600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:What reporters should know about drug recalls\, the FDA and drug manufacturing risks DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast\nGibson’s presentation\nMedication management and adherence in older adults\nC-SPAN’s China Rx\nAHCJ core topic on aging\nRosemary Gibson\nFDA Inspection Classification Database Search\nFDA data dashboard\nRosemary Gibsongibsonr@thehastingscenter.org @Rosemary100\n\n \n\nRecorded Jan. 24\, 2019\nMillions of Americans are taking prescription drugs made in China and don’t know it – and pharmaceutical companies are not eager to tell them. The pressure to lower costs has led some drug companies to look overseas where manufacturing standards are less strict and quality control can be iffy. This poses particular risks to older adults\, who often take a half-dozen or more medications daily and who may be especially vulnerable to devastating side effects from tainted products. \n\n\nRosemary Gibson\, author\, “China Rx: Exposing the risks of America’s dependence on China for medicine;” senior adviser\, The Hastings Center; Section Editor\, Less is More in JAMA Internal Medicine. \n\n\nModerator: Liz Seegert \n\n\nRosemary Gibson writes and lectures about health care\, health care reform\, Medicare\, and patient safety. She is a senior advisor at The Hastings Center\, and section editor for Less is More in JAMA Internal Medicine. Previously\, she led national health care quality and safety initiatives at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. In 2014\, Gibson received the highest honor from American Medical Writers Association for outstanding contributions to reporting on critical health issues in the public interest. \n\nRosemary Gibson \n\n\nLiz Seegert URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/what-reporters-should-know-about-drug-recalls-the-fda-and-drug-manufacturing-risks/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155242Z UID:26539-1548118800-1548118800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Science Talks: Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance DESCRIPTION:Science Talks – An Educational Webinar Series from Wiley for Journalists \nJan. 22\, 11 a.m. ET \nThe Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ) is pleased to provide ongoing training and support for new and seasoned health reporters. As part of our partnership with Wiley we offer members access to an educational series of webinars called Science Talks that are brought to you by The Wiley Network. \nThe next webinar\, Science Talks with the Society for Applied Microbiology will take place on Tuesday\, Jan. 22\, at 11 am ET. In this session\, Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance\, media will learn: \n\n\nA brief history of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and how it occurs.  \n\n\nWhat are the leading causes of microbes/bacteria becoming resistant to drug treatments? \n\n\nWhat threat does antimicrobial resistance pose to humans? \n\n\nHow are scientists fighting back against antimicrobial resistance? \n\n\nAMR expert sources to use in news stories \n\n\nTreatment options available now and in the future \n\n\nThe webinar will include time for questions and answers. \nHOW TO REGISTER \nScience Talks webinars are complimentary to AHCJ members. Register for Science Talks today! \nIf you are not able to attend the live one-hour session the webinars will be recorded for later viewing on the AHCJ website. \n\n\nAbout the speakers \nDr. Lucy Harper is chief executive of the Society for Applied Microbiology. After completing a B.Sc. in medical biochemistry at Birmingham University\, Harper worked in hospital laboratories and university departments across the West Midlands. In 2003 she completed a doctorate\, “Renal Dopamine and Salt-Sensitive Hypertension\,” and continued her research career\, completing several postdoc projects. During this time\, Harper also taught molecular biology practical classes to final year B.Sc. students and spent her spare time writing articles. Through this experience she decided that her passion for science came from talking about it rather than doing it. She was offered the honorary editorship of Microbiologist magazine and when her postdoc contract ended\, she took the position of communications officer for Med-Vet-Net\, the EU FP6 project on zoonotic disease. Harper began working as communications officer for SfAM in June 2006. Since then\, she has developed SfAMs Communications remit and in June 2009 she was promoted to communications manager. In 2010 Harper was awarded an M.B.A. with distinction\, which she completed part-time at Aston University. After a period of maternity leave\, Harper returned to the Society as deputy CEO\, and was then appointed as chief executive in November 2014. \nDr. Mark Fielder is president of the Society for Applied Microbiology. Fielder began his career at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath where he became a trainee Biomedical Scientist. He completed a microbiology degree at Kings College\, London\, and followed that with a doctorate in microbiology and immunology\, working on bacterial causes of rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Following this he won the Tadion Rideal prize for outstanding post-graduate work in molecular science. Fielder then moved on to St. George’s Hospital medical school to work with Professor David Lewis and Professor George Griffin on the use of Cholera toxin and the heat labile toxins of E. coli as adjuvants for mucosal vaccines. Following this\, he became a lecturer at Kingston University which is where he is currently based and in 2011 became professor of medical microbiology. \nAbout The Wiley Network \nWiley believes the most successful individuals never stop learning. The Wiley Network draws on trusted Wiley authors\, partners\, and subject matter experts as well as professional leaders to share their knowledge and experiences to support learning and professional growth. Explore contributions from industry thought-leaders—from those with years of experience to those just starting out. Take advantage of white papers\, infographics\, interviews\, opinion pieces\, industry updates\, videos\, and more to help you stay ahead of the changing world. Customize your experience on The Wiley Network site by selecting your favorite subjects and interests. \nAbout Wiley \nWiley is a global leader in research and education. Our online scientific\, technical\, medical\, and scholarly journals\, and our digital learning\, assessment\, certification and student-lifecycle services and solutions help universities\, academic societies\, businesses\, governments and individuals to achieve their academic and professional goals. For more than 200 years\, we have delivered consistent performance to our stakeholders. The Company’s website can be accessed at www.wiley.com. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/science-talks-understanding-antimicrobial-resistance/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155243Z UID:26536-1548118800-1548118800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Climate change and its impact on infectious diseases DESCRIPTION:How to participate\n \nClick here\, choose the “Enter as a Guest” option\, type in your name and click on the “Enter Room” option. \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast\nAHCJ core topic: Infectious diseases\nPresentation\n\nCenter for Climate\, Health\, and the Global Environment\n\nLiz Purchia\, communications director\,\nLizpurchia@hsph.harvard.edu\n\n2018 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change Brief for the United States of America\n\n\nJan. 22\, noon ET\nClimate change has many impacts on public health including the transmission of infectious diseases. Changes in temperature and rainfall mean that mosquitos and ticks that transmit disease become more plentiful and affect more regions of the U.S. and the rest of the world. More destructive storms destroy public health infrastructure and expose more people to water-borne diseases. Changes in humidity increase the risk of illnesses being spread through bodily fluids. \nLearn more about these impacts from two environmental health experts and story ideas to illuminate how climate change is changing the spread of disease in animals and people. \n\n\nAaron Bernstein\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, pediatric hospitalist\, and co-director\, Boston Children’s Hospital and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health \n\n\nGina McCarthy\, director\, Center for Climate\, Health and Global Environment\, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; former EPA administrator \n\n\nModerator: Bara Vaida\, core topic leader\, infectious diseases\, AHCJ \n\n\nGina McCarthy is Professor of the Practice of Public Health in the Department of Environmental Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Director of the Center for Climate\, Health\, and the Global Environment (C-CHANGE). In this capacity\, she leads the development of the School’s strategy in climate science\, health\, and sustainability; strengthens the climate science and health curriculum. Previously\, she served under President Barack Obama as the 13th Administrator of the EPA from 2013–2017. Before that\, she was Assistant Administrator for the EPA Office of Air and Radiation\, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection\, Deputy Secretary of the Massachusetts Office of Commonwealth Development\, and Undersecretary of Policy for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs. She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Health Engineering and Planning and Policy from Tufts University and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Anthropology from University of Massachusetts at Boston. \nAaron Bernstein is a pediatric hospitalist at Boston Children’s Hospital and co-director of the Center for Climate\, Health\, and the Global Environment at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. In his work at the Center\, Bernstein examines the human health effects of global environmental changes\, such as climate change and the loss of biodiversity\, with the aim of promoting a deeper understanding of these subjects among students\, educators\, policy makers\, and the public. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Human Biology from Stanford University\, he received graduate degrees in medicine (MD) and public health (MPH)\, from the University of Chicago and Harvard University\, respectively. At Harvard\, he is the course director for Human Health and Global Environmental Change. He serves on the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Environmental Health Executive Committee\, the Board of Scientific Counselors to the CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry\, and the Board of Directors of the U.S. Green Building Council. \n\nAaron Bernstein \n\n\nGina McCarthy \n\n\nBara Vaida URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/climate-change-and-its-impact-on-infectious-diseases/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190114T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190114T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155244Z UID:26540-1547427600-1547427600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Final deadline: Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism DESCRIPTION:Entries can include a wide range of health coverage including public health\, consumer health\, medical research\, the business of health care and health ethics. The contest was created by journalists for journalists and is not influenced or funded by commercial or special-interest groups. The final deadline is 1 p.m. ET on Jan. 14. \nLearn more and enter here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/final-deadline-awards-for-excellence-in-health-care-journalism/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181216T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181216T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155245Z UID:26530-1544922000-1544922000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Integrating Dental and General Health Through Health Literacy Practices DESCRIPTION:This workshop\, convened by NASEM’s Roundtable on Health Literacy\,  will explore research related to the integration of oral and general health through health literacy practices that increase awareness in both patients and providers. The program will include the presentation of the commissioned paper “Integrating Oral Health\, Primary Care\, and Health Literacy: Considerations for Health Professional Practice\, Education\, and Policy.” \n9 a.m.-5 p.m. \nKeck Center of the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine500 5th Street NWRoom 100Washington\, DC 20001 \nClick here for registration information or to view the webcast.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/integrating-dental-and-general-health-through-health-literacy-practices/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155246Z UID:26535-1544749200-1544749200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:AHCJ awards early-bird deadline DESCRIPTION:Since 2004\, the Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism have recognized the best health reporting in print\, broadcast and online media. \nEntries can include a wide range of health coverage including public health\, consumer health\, medical research\, the business of health care and health ethics. The contest was created by journalists for journalists and is not influenced or funded by commercial or special-interest groups. \nNew this year! We have added a “student” category. \nDeadlines\nEarly-bird: Dec. 14\, 1 p.m. ET \nFinal: Jan. 14\, 1 p.m. ET \nLearn how to submit your entries. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ahcj-awards-early-bird-deadline/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T172536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154158Z UID:26404-1544749200-1544749200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health plans and homelessness DESCRIPTION:  \n1 p.m. EST \nThe Alliance of Community Health Plans hosts a webinar on tackling homelessness\, with specific emphasis on the work of  community-based\, nonprofit health plans. Speakers include representatives from CareOregon\, UPMC Health Plan\, HealthPartners Medical Group. The  moderator is Barbara DiPietro from the National Health Care for the Homeless Council \nVACHP’s online meeting center (WebEx)\, password “HEALTH.” Click here to register. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-plans-and-homelessness/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155247Z UID:26529-1544576400-1544576400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Senior health forum DESCRIPTION:In a country of great wealth—in a nation with great health institutions and a great tradition of health innovation—there nonetheless are great disparities in the health of our citizens and in access to health resources. To address this perplexing question\, and to search for solutions\, the Post-Gazette has assembled a distinguished panel of experts. The result is sure to be a productive and provocative evening. \nGet more information and register here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/senior-health-forum/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155247Z UID:26523-1544490000-1544490000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:D.C. chapter: Annual holiday party DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday\, Dec. 11\, at the USA Today offices in D.C.  \nWe are thrilled to say that our D.C. membership has truly grown over the past year – and so that means we need your help. We are purchasing as much food and beverages as our limited budget will allow\, but in order to make this a really stand-out event we’ll need the help of a few of you. We hope you will consider signing up to help\, whether that means bringing a beverage\, a food item\, helping with setup or cleanup\, or bringing speakers for background music.  \nPlease email Kimberly Leonard at KLeonard@washingtonexaminer.com if you need to have someone added to the RSVP list. We also are extending invitations to members of the administration as well. You must RSVP to get past security. \nWe look forward to seeing you! URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/d-c-chapter-annual-holiday-party/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155248Z UID:26533-1544058000-1544058000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2018 Business of Personalized Medicine Summit DESCRIPTION:The 5th annual event will bring together top executives and thought leaders to discuss the most urgent issues facing the industry today\, and will feature keynote addresses by Helmy Eltoukhy\, CEO\, Guardant Health and Harry Glorikian\, Consultant and Author of “Moneyball Medicine.” Some of the topics that our 2018 speakers plan to cover include: \n•    Opportunities of a landscape driven by the convergence of science and technology \n•    Healthcare investments and exits report for 2018 \n•    The personalized medicine investment landscape \n•    The advancement of artificial intelligence technologies in personalized medicine \n•    Disruptive technologies poised to revolutionize the industry \n•    Growing FDA approval of personalized medicine \n•    Developing a sustainable reimbursement strategy \n•    Clinical integration efforts in distinct institution \nThe agenda is available here. \nMedia contact: \nBriana Chernak E-mail: bchernak@greentarget.com \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: Dec. 6\, 2018\, 8:30am-6pm\, plus reception afterward \nLocation: The Westin San Francisco Airport\, Millbrae\, Calif. \nHow to Attend: \nRegister here: https://surveys.concep.com/s/68417db404473b5ed4fffa4ec448dcb6625f1252 \nFind more information about the event here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2018-business-of-personalized-medicine-summit/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155249Z UID:26526-1544058000-1544058000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:South Florida holiday mixer DESCRIPTION:Join your local journalism organizations SPJ\, NAHJ\, ONA\, SFBJA\, AHCJ\, & NPPA for their annual holiday mixer.  \nHosted at Tarpon River Brewery in downtown Fort Lauderdale\, there will be networking\, trivia fun\, light bites\, and drink tickets for the first 25 attendees. \nTarpon River Brewing\n280 SW 6th Street\nFort Lauderdale\, FL 33301 Dec. 6\, 6:30-9:30 p.m.\nRSVP on this Facebook page. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/south-florida-holiday-mixer/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181205T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181205T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155249Z UID:26527-1543971600-1543971600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Being seriously ill in the U.S.: Financial and health care impacts DESCRIPTION:What is it like to be seriously ill in America today? From heavy financial burdens — despite insurance —  to varied hospital experiences\, to impacts on caregivers\, people with serious illnesses shared their experiences through a recent poll by the New York Times\, the Commonwealth Fund\, and the Harvard Chan School. The findings carry significant implications for national debates on basic health insurance requirements and on the reach of programs such as Medicare. In this Forum\, a panel of experts will unpack the poll findings\, as well as explore practical ways in which health systems can change to help the most ill Americans. \nThis webcast will be noon-1 p.m. ET on Dec. 5. A recording of the video will be available after the event. \nThree options for viewing:  \n\n\nForumHSPH.org \n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/Forumhsph \n\n\nHarvard Chan YouTube URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/being-seriously-ill-in-the-u-s-financial-and-health-care-impacts/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181205T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181205T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155250Z UID:26524-1543971600-1543971600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Cleveland chapter holiday party DESCRIPTION:Come meet and mingle with leaders in Cleveland’s journalism and communications community. AHCJ is joining forces with other journalism groups in Cleveland for a holiday party. \nHoliday Party & Press Club of Cleveland’s Annual Meeting \nDec. 5\, 5:30 – 8 p.m. \nNighttown12387 Cedar RoadCleveland Heights\, OH  44106 \nAppetizers\, one drink ticket & soft drinksCash bar \nNew this year – holiday bingo: $1 per card \nWear your ugly holiday apparel (hats\, sweaters\, ties\, etc.) & be entered in our 2018 competition! \nPrize for the best girl & best guy attire \n50/50 drawing to support the Press Club of Cleveland KSU scholarship \nCost: \n\n\nPress Club Members $10 \n\n\nNIRI Members $20 \n\n\nPRSA Greater Cleveland Members $20 \n\n\nCleveland Chapter of the Association of Health Care Journalists $20 \n\n\nNonmembers $25 (join the Press Club and pay the member cost) \n\n\nRegistration is a must… \nClick here to register online. \nWishing you health and happiness this Holiday Season and prosperity in the New Year. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cleveland-chapter-holiday-party/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155251Z UID:26531-1543885200-1543885200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health Affairs briefing: Telehealth DESCRIPTION:The December issue of Health Affairs is centered on telehealth—an area of substantial investment and innovation. Studies document the broad reach of telehealth\, but also highlight significant areas of unrealized potential. \nMany of the month’s articles will be discussed at a Dec. 4 briefing at the National Press Club in Washington\, D.C.\, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Register here. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-affairs-briefing-telehealth-2/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155252Z UID:26528-1543885200-1543885200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health Affairs briefing: Telehealth DESCRIPTION:The December 2018 issue of Health Affairs is dedicated to Telehealth\, a broad range of technologies used to connect clinicians to each other and to their patients. Distinguished authors examine the broad reach of telehealth and also highlight significant areas of unrealized potential. \nThe forum will be at the National Press Club in Washington\, D.C.\, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. \nTwitter: Follow Live Tweets from the briefing @Health_Affairs\, and join in the conversation with #telehealth \nThe program will feature the following presenters: \n\n\nDaren Anderson\, Director\, Weitzman Institute\, Community Health Center\, Inc.\, on “Reduced Cost Of Specialty Care Using Electronic Consultations For Medicaid Patients \n\n\nDenise Anthony\, Professor of Health Management and Policy and of Sociology\, Department of Health Management and Policy\, University of Michigan School of Public Health\, on “Who Isn’t Using Patient Portals And Why? Evidence And Implications From A National Sample Of U.S. Adults” \n\n\nDavid Flannery\, Director of Telegenetics\, Genomic Medicine Institute\, Cleveland Clinic\, on “Building A Regulatory And Payment Framework Flexible Enough To Withstand Technological Progress” \n\n\nCarol Kane\, Director\, Division of Economic and Health Policy Research\, American Medical Association\, on “The Use Of Telemedicine By Physicians: Still The Exception Rather Than The Rule” \n\n\nDorota Kopycka-Kedzierawski\, Associate Professor\, Eastman Institute for Oral Health\, Division of Community Dentistry and Oral Disease Prevention\, University of Rochester\, on “Advancement of Teledentistry at the University of Rochester’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health” \n\n\nMitchell Krebs\, Director\, Rural Healthcare Program\, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust \n\n\nChing-Ching Claire Lin\, Health Economist\, Office of Planning\, Analysis\, and Evaluation\, Health Resources and Services Administration\, “Telehealth in Health Centers: Key Adoption Factors\, Barriers\, and Opportunities” \n\n\nLory Maddox\, Clinical Manager\, Connect Care Pro\, Intermountain Healthcare\, on “The Effect Of A Newborn Telehealth Program On Transfers Avoided: A Multiple-Baseline Study” \n\n\nKeisuke Nakagawa\, Post-Doctoral Scholar\, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences\, University of California Davis\, on “Retail Outlets Using Telehealth Pose Significant Policy Questions for Health Care” \n\n\nJeongyoung Park\, Assistant Professor\, School of Nursing and the Health Workforce Research Center\, George Washington University\, on “Are State Telehealth Policies Associated With The Use of Telehealth Services Among Underserved Populations?” \n\n\nRenee Pekmezaris\, Vice President\, Community Health and Health Services Research\, Northwell Health\, on “Home Telemonitoring In Heart Failure: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis” \n\n\nMarty Player\, Associate Professor\, College of Medicine\, Medical University of South Carolina\, on “Electronic Visits For Common Acute Conditions: Evaluation Of A Recently Established Program” \n\n\nKristin Ray\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Pediatrics\, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine\, on “Quality of Care for Acute Respiratory Infections During Direct-To-Consumer Telemedicine Visits For Adults” \n\n\nDana Sax\, Emergency Physician\, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center\, on “Tele-Triage Outcomes For Patients With Chest Pain: Comparing Physicians And Registered Nurses” \n\n\nSachin Shah\, Assistant Professor of Medicine\, University of California San Francisco\, on “Virtual Visits Partially Replaced In-person Visits In An ACO-based Medical Specialty Practice” \n\n\nErin Shigekawa\, Consultant\, JSI (John Snow\, Inc.)\, University of California Berkeley on “The Current State Of Telehealth Evidence: A Rapid Review” \n\n\nLori Uscher-Pines\, Senior Policy Researcher\, RAND Corporation\, on “How is Telemedicine Being Used in Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorder Treatment?” \n\n\nJiani Yu\, PhD Candidate\, Division of Health Policy and Management\, University of Minnesota\, on “Population-Level Estimates of Telemedicine Service Provision Using An All Payer Claims Database” \n\n\nDonglan Zhang\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Health Policy and Management\, University of Georgia\, on “Expansion of Telestroke Services Improves Quality of Care Provided In Super Rural Areas” URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-affairs-briefing-telehealth/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181202T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231025T162142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155252Z UID:24329-1543712400-1544230800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Influenza Vaccination Week DESCRIPTION: A national awareness week focused on highlighting the importance of influenza vaccination. \nCDC established National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) in 2005 to highlight the importance of continuing flu vaccination through the holiday season and beyond. \n\n\nPeople at high risk of serious flu complications include young children\, pregnant women\, people with certain chronic health conditions like asthma\, diabetes\, heart disease or lung disease\, and people 65 years and older. \n\n\nFor people at high risk\, getting the flu can be more serious than for other people. Flu is more likely to lead to serious flu complications that can result in hospitalization or even death. \n\n\nAnyone who gets flu can pass it to someone at high risk of severe illness\, including children younger than 6 months who are too young to get a flu vaccine. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-influenza-vaccination-week-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155253Z UID:26534-1543626000-1543626000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:World AIDS Day DESCRIPTION:World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV\, to show support for people living with HIV\, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988\, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. \nOver 101\,000 people are living with HIV in the UK. Globally\, there are an estimated 36.7 million people who have the virus. Despite the virus only being identified in 1984\, more than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS\, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history. \nToday\, scientific advances have been made in HIV treatment\, there are laws to protect people living with HIV and we understand so much more about the condition. Despite this\, each year in the UK around 5\,000 people are diagnosed with HIV\, people do not know the facts about how to protect themselves and others\, and stigma and discrimination remain a reality for many people living with the condition. \nWorld AIDS Day is important because it reminds the public and government that HIV has not gone away – there is still a vital need to raise money\, increase awareness\, fight prejudice and improve education. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-aids-day-4/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181130T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231025T162141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155254Z UID:24328-1543453200-1543539600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Bloomberg American Health Summit DESCRIPTION:The inaugural two-day Summit\, occurring just weeks after the midterm elections\, will bring together innovators from across the country who are creatively working to tackle some of the nation’s most pressing public health challenges. \nThe 2018 Summit theme is “From Local Action to National Impact: Overcoming Challenges and Improving Health\,” and will look ahead to the creative solutions necessary to address these challenges in a nonpartisan fashion. Speakers include: \n\n\nMichael R. Bloomberg\, founder of Bloomberg Philanthropies and WHO Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases; \n\n\nJoshua M. Sharfstein\, MD\, director of the Bloomberg American Health Initiative; \n\n\nPennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf;  \n\n\nLeana Wen\, MD\, President of Planned Parenthood;  \n\n\nGina McCarthy\, Professor of the Practice of Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and former EPA Administrator;   \n\n\nMarion Nestle\, Paulette Goddard Professor and Professor Emerita\, Nutrition and Food Studies\, New York University\, and author;  \n\n\nMichael Botticelli; executive director of the Grayken Center for Addiction at the Boston Medical Center and former Director of National Drug Control Policy \n\n\n— and more to be confirmed. \nThe Summit is organized by the Bloomberg American Health Initiative\, created in 2016 with a $300 million gift to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The Initiative works to apply public health tools and strategies to five critical challenges facing American communities — Addiction and Overdose; Environmental Challenges; Risks to Adolescent Health; Violence; and Obesity and the Food System. \nAdditional details are included below: \n\n\nBloomberg American Health Summit\, hosted by the Bloomberg American Health Initiative\, a program of the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. \n\n\nNov. 29-30\, 2018\, at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington\, D.C. \n\n\nTo RSVP or for questions about the Summit\, please contact Dori Henry at 410-614-2564\, or dhenry21@jhu.edu. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/bloomberg-american-health-summit/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155255Z UID:26532-1543453200-1543453200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:CMS Administrator Verma addresses the American Legislative Exchange Council DESCRIPTION:Nov. 29\, 12:15 p.m.Grand Hyatt Hotel \nCMS Administrator Seema Verma will address the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) on state flexibility\, insurance affordability and new state waivers. \nTo attend in person\, send name\, title\, outlet\, email and phone number to atarnawski@alec.org. \nIt will be broadcast on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/alec.states/ \nCMS will hold a background call after the speech on the waivers. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cms-administrator-verma-addresses-thea-american-legislative-exchange-council/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155256Z UID:26514-1543453200-1543453200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Medicaid Expansion and ACA Enrollment for 2019 DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast\nSara Collins’ presentation\n\nEnrollment Snapshot: Week 4\nCMS Administrator Discusses Initiatives to Strengthen Health Insurance Markets\nWith elections behind us\, what to expect for the health reform landscape\nTrump administration has put its stamp on this year’s open enrollment\nBetter health seen for many ACA markets\nAHCJ core topic on health reform\nThe Commonwealth Fund\n\n \nCoverage of Arkansas work requirement\n\n\nMedicaid advocate criticizes Arkansas Works’ email-only reporting for work requirements \n\n\nSome working poor may still lose Medicaid under Arkansas’s new work requirements\, study finds \n\n\nARChoices rule blocked: DHS action on home-care program was ‘calculated disobedience’ of court order\, judge says \n\n\nFirst\, get a job: Arkansas’s Medicaid work requirements begin \n\n\nScrubbed from the system: Why Medicaid enrollment has dropped by almost 60\,000 people in 18 months \n\n\nWork requirement bars over 4\,000 from receiving Medicaid coverage \n\n\nAssisted living facilities warn 21.7 percent rate cut will force closures \n\n\nWhen Arkansas Works doesn’t: Red tape and a confusing website cut off health insurance for thousands of working people \n\n\nIs Arkansas’s work requirement rule working? \n\n\nPush pause on Arkansas’s Medicaid work requirement\, federal oversight panel says \n\n\nArkansas’s health insurance rates remain low\, compared to neighbors \n\n\n\nNov. 29\, 2 p.m. ET\nWe will take a look at the Medicaid expansion landscape for 2019\, after the midterm elections\, changes in state government and ballot initiatives. What has to happen next? And what will it take for the holdout states to finally change. We also will review what’s known about ACA enrollment by the end of November. \n\n\nModerator: Joanne Kenen\, AHCJ core topic leader on health reform \n\n\nSara R. Collins\, Ph.D.\, vice president\, health care coverage & access\, The Commonwealth Fund \n\n\nSara R. Collins\, Ph.D.\, (@SaraCollins_) an economist\, joined The Commonwealth Fund in 2002 and has led its national program on health insurance since 2005. She has led several national surveys on health insurance\, authored numerous reports on health insurance coverage and policy\, and has testified before Congress. Earlier\, she was associate director/senior research associate at the New York Academy of Medicine\, Division of Health and Science Policy. She also was an editor at U.S. News and World Report. She holds an A.B. in economics from Washington University and a Ph.D. in economics from George Washington University. \n\nSara Collins \n\n\nJoanne Kenen URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/medicaid-expansion-and-aca-enrollment-for-2019/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155257Z UID:26521-1543366800-1543366800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:A Century After the 1918 Flu Pandemic: Why Are We Still Concerned Today? DESCRIPTION:The National Academy of Medicine will host a forum discussion on global preparedness if there should be another 1918-type influenza pandemic. The flu pandemic in 1918 is estimated to have killed around 50 million people globally. Speakers include Dr. Anthony Fauci\, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases\, Journalist Laurie Garrett\, David Fidler\, a professor of law at Indiana University at Bloomington\, Jackie Katz\, deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s influenza division and Yoshihiro Kawaoka\, professor of virology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. To learn more about attending the event in person or to watch online\, click here. \nNov. 28\, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Academy of Science Building\, 2101 Constitution Ave\, Washington\, D.C. 20418 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/a-century-after-the-1918-flu-pandemic-why-are-we-still-concerned-today/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155258Z UID:26525-1543280400-1543280400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Reporting on the future of health care DESCRIPTION:The 2018 midterm elections yielded a divided Congress. Democrats gained a majority in the House of Representatives and Republicans maintained control of the Senate. While health policy was a leading issue for candidates and voters in the 2018 midterm election cycle\, the prospect of health policy reforms remain uncertain. During this briefing\, Doug Holtz-Eakin\, president of the American Action Forum\, and Chris Jennings\, founder and president of Jennings Policy Strategies\, will evaluate the implications of the midterm election results for health care in 2019 and beyond. \nSpeakers: \n\n\nDoug Holtz-Eakin\, Ph.D.\, president\, American Action Forum \n\n\nChris Jennings\, founder and president\, Jennings Policy Strategies \n\n\n*please note this panel may change due to the addition of speakers* \nNov. 27\, 9-10:15 a.m.(Refreshments and breakfast served at 8:30 a.m.) \nAPCO WorldwidePlease use the entrance at 12th & E St.1299 Pennsylvania Avenue\, NWWashington\, D.C. \nTHIS EVENT IS ONLY FOR CREDENTIALED MEMBERS OF THE PRESS. \nThis briefing is on the record.You will need to check in with security to enter the building. Please bring your press credentials. \nRegistration will speed your access to the building\, please register by 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 26 to ensure availability of event materials. \nClick here to register. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/reporting-on-the-future-of-health-care/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155258Z UID:26513-1543280400-1543280400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Oral Health and Noncommunicable Diseases DESCRIPTION:Webinar: How to Collaborate and Find Common Ground for Better Health Outcomes  \nWebinar \nNov. 27\, 10-11:30 a.m. (Central European Time); 4-5:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time \nCo-hosted by FDI World Dental Federation and the NCD Alliance\, the program will offer a look at international efforts to address oral disease by reducing risk factors such as tobacco and sugary drink consumption. Webinar will be recorded archived.  \nFor more information or to register. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/oral-health-and-noncommunicable-diseases/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155259Z UID:26518-1542330000-1542330000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health Reform from the Midterms to 2020 DESCRIPTION:What role did health care play in the 2018 midterm elections\, and what does that mean for the 2020 presidential election? Two Health Affairs papers will discuss key elements of potential health reform policies that may be a part of Democratic and Republican candidates’ proposals in the 2020 election. \nOn Friday\, November 16\, please join a Health Affairs forum supported by the Commonwealth Fund and the Century Foundation at the National Press Club in Washington\, D.C. \nThe program will feature the following presenters: \n\n\nSherry Glied\, Dean\, Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service\, New York University\, on “Choices Among Medicare-Like Plans for the 2020 Health Reform Debate” \n\n\nLanhee Chen\, Director of Domestic Policy Studies\, Public Policy Program\, Stanford University\, on “Getting Ready for Health Reform 2020: Improving Upon the State Innovation Approach” \n\n\nJeanne Lambrew\, Senior Fellow\, The Century Foundation \n\n\nDavid Blumenthal\, M.D.\, President\, The Commonwealth Fund \n\n\nMeena Seshamani\, Assistant Professor\, Georgetown University School of Medicine \n\n\nRodney L. Whitlock\, Vice President\, Health Policy\, ML Strategies \n\n\nAdaeze Enekwechi\, Vice President\, McDermott Consulting \n\n\nThe event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.\, E.T. \nRegister here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-reform-from-the-midterms-to-2020/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181118T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231025T162130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155300Z UID:24320-1542157200-1542502800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:GSA 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting DESCRIPTION:The latest trends and development from gerontology industry leaders. This year’s theme is “The Purposes of Longer Lives.” \nContact: Todd Kluss\, Associate Director of Communications; Phone: 202-587-2839  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/gsa-2018-annual-scientific-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155301Z UID:26519-1542157200-1542157200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:23rd Annual Wall Street Comes to Washington Health Policy Round Table DESCRIPTION:9 a.m.–noon \nHealthy policy experts and financial analysts discuss post-election trends in national health policy\, and health spending. The  moderator is Brookings’ Paul Ginsburg. \nTo watch the live webcast\, register here. \nTo attend the event at the Top of the Hill Conference Center – One Constitution Ave. NE\, Washington\, D.C.\, register here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/23rd-annual-wall-street-comes-to-washington-health-policy-round-table/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155302Z UID:26520-1542157200-1542157200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:U.S. National Biodefense Plan briefing DESCRIPTION:Tim Morrison\, J.D.\, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Weapons of Mass Destruction and Biodefense\, at the White House National Security Council\, will talk about the National Biodefense Strategy\, at an event hosted by The Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense. Other speakers include: Anne Schuchat\, deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Lawrence Kerr\, Director\, Pandemics and Emerging Threats Office\, Office of Global Affairs\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  \nHudson Institute1201 Pennsylvania Avenue\, NW\, Suite 400Washington DC 20004 \nThe briefing will be webcast for those who cannot attend in person. To attend\, or to get webcast address\, contact Steve Aaron\, SRA Communications\, 717-554-8614 steve@SRACommunications.com \nNov. 14\, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/u-s-national-biodefense-plan-briefing/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155302Z UID:26522-1542070800-1542070800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:CDC Telebriefing: Update on Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) in the U.S. DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nEmbargoed Until 1:00 p.m. ET\, Tuesday\, November 13\, 2018 \nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide an update on acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) in the United States. AFM is a rare\, but serious condition that affects the nervous system and causes the muscles and reflexes in the body to become weak. \nNancy Messonnier\, MD (CAPT\, USPHS\, RET) – Director\, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases\, CDC \nWhen \nNoon ET\, Nov. 13 \nDial-In   \nMedia: 888-795-0855 \nNon-Media: 800-369-1605 \nINTERNATIONAL: 1-630-395-0161 \nPASSCODE: CDC Media \nImportant Instructions If you would like to ask a question during the call\, press *1 on your touchtone phone. Press *2 to withdraw your question. \nYou may queue up at any time. You will hear a tone to indicate your question is pending. \nTRANSCRIPT A transcript will be available following the briefing at CDC’s web site: www.cdc.gov/media. \nContact: CDC Media Relations\, (404) 639-3286 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cdc-telebriefing-update-on-acute-flaccid-myelitis-afm-in-the-u-s/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T010000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091935 CREATED:20231103T174045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155303Z UID:26517-1542070800-1542070800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Acute Pain DESCRIPTION:A committee of the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine that is developing a framework to evaluate the evidence base for existing clinical practice guidelines for prescribing opioids for acute pain indications will hold a public session on Nov. 13. The study also will identify surgical procedures and health conditions for which new guidelines should be developed and prioritize a research agenda to address the evidence gaps. \nThe focus of the meeting is for the committee to clarify the scope of the study with its sponsor – the U.S. Food and Drug Administration — and initiate the process of gathering information relevant to the study. \nSpeakers include: \n\n\nScott Gottlieb\, commissioner\, U.S. Food and Drug Administration \n\n\nChristina Mikosz\, medical officer\, Opioid Overdose Health Systems Team\, Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \n\n\nJudy Staffa\, associate director for public health initiatives\, Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology\, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research\, U.S. Food and Drug Administration \n\n\nDouglas Throckmorton\, deputy director for regulatory programs\, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research\, U.S. Food and Drug Administration \n\n\nDETAILS: \nThe public session will be held Tuesday\, Nov. 13\, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the National Academies’ Keck Center\, 500 Fifth St.\, N.W.\, Washington\, D.C.  Reporters who wish to attend the meeting should register in advance with the Office of News and Public Information; tel. 202-334-2138 or email news@nas.edu. Those who cannot attend in person may register to attend via Zoom.  The agenda is available online. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/clinical-practice-guidelines-for-prescribing-opioids-for-acute-pain/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR