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: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:20191113T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T175251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154133Z UID:26619-1573606800-1573606800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Telebriefing: New CDC Antibiotic Resistance Threats Report DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, Nov. 13\, 12 pm EST\, Media briefing via phone \nAntibiotic-resistant (AR) bacteria and fungi cause more than 2.8 million infections and 35\,000 deaths in the United States each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will give updates on the continued threat of antibiotic resistance in the United States. Leading the telebriefing will be Robert R Redfield\, M.D.\, Director\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Michael Craig\, MPP\, Antibiotic Resistance Coordination and Strategy Unit\, CDC \nDial-In  Media: 888-795-0855\, Non-Media: 888-390-0851\, INTERNATIONAL: 1-630-395-0173\, PASSCODE: CDC Media URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/telebriefing-new-cdc-antibiotic-resistance-threats-report/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T175249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154134Z UID:26615-1573606800-1573606800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:NIHCM Webinar on Rural Health Disparities DESCRIPTION:The  National Institute for Health Care Management holds a webinar on disparities in rural health areas – including by addressing social determinants of health\, and more use of telemedicine. \nSpeakers include Cara James from CMS\, Mark Jansen from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield\, Bob Morrow\, Health Care Service Corporation\, Carrie Henning-Smith\, University of Minnesota. \nRegister here: https://www.nihcm.org/event-registration \nNov. 13\, 2:-3:30 pm EST URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nihcm-webinar-on-rural-health-disparities/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191108T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231025T162158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155132Z UID:24350-1573088400-1573174800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:World Antimicrobial Resistance Congress DESCRIPTION:The nation’s largest gathering of private sector and academic scholars focused on developing new antimicrobial products. As bacterial resistance continues to grow globally\, those investing in new antimicrobials gather to learn more about how to focus attention\, reduce regulatory hurndles and increase funding to build the antibiotic pipeline. Speakers include officials from the Food and Drug Administration and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority. \nConference will be held at the Renaissance Hotel\, 999 9th Street NW\, Washington DC\, 20001 \nJournalists reach out to: Sharon McGorry\, 646-619-1840\, Sharon.mcgorry@terrapin.com URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-antimicrobial-resistance-congress/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T175050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154135Z UID:26608-1573002000-1573002000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Perils and Promises of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Business DESCRIPTION:The Bander Center for Medical Business Ethics will hold a conference that will share research\, analysis and debates about a topic that is nearly hidden from our lives\, but will certainly help define our civilization in the years ahead. This will bring together leaders in business\, law\, technology\, and bioethics.  \nAmong the sessions to be offered: \n\n\nThe Current State and Future of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare \n\n\nPrecision Health: Faster Research\, More Cures\, Healthier Communities \n\n\nAI: Opportunities With a Hint of Skepticism \n\n\nReal Time Artificial Intelligence Algorithm in Healthcare: Benefits and Risks \n\n\nThe Legal Framework for AI and Healthcare \n\n\nData\, Context\, and Bias in Health-Care Artificial Intelligence \n\n\nThe Ethis of AI in Health Care \n\n\nDiscerning What Matters: Artificial Intelligence and Medical Judgement \n\n\nCreating Space for AI in Healthcare: How Patients Weigh the Trade-offs \n\n\nGet more information and register here. \nThere is a special registration code available for media passes – Click here to get that code. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-perils-and-promises-of-artificial-intelligence-in-healthcare-and-business/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191104T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191104T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T175150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154136Z UID:26612-1572829200-1572829200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Dialogues and Discourse in Science and Society: Science and the Social License DESCRIPTION:On November 4\, the UC Davis John Muir Institute of the Environment and World Food Center are teaming up to host Dialogues and Discourse in Science and Society: Science and the Social License\, a dynamic conference that will use climate change policy and genetic engineering as case studies to investigate why public opinion diverges from scientific discovery and what we can do to bridge the innovation gap.  All are welcome\, there is no cost to attend. \nThe world’s population is expanding\, food demands are rising\, and climate risks are becoming more disruptive. Scientific advancements can be utilized to solve these existential threats\, but misinformation and discouraging public opinion prevent these solutions from being brought to light. \nHow do we close the growing gap between scientific innovation and public acceptance? \nThis day-long conference will feature perspectives and panel dialogues from scientists\, communicators\, psychologists\, and subject-matter experts\, bringing together diverse stakeholders to discuss the relationship between science\, culture\, and policy. \nJoin the UC Davis John Muir Institute of the Environment and World Food Center for Dialogues and Discourse in Science and Society: Science and the Social License \nMonday\, November 4 \nUC Davis Conference Center \n8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (reception to follow) URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/dialogues-and-discourse-in-science-and-societya-science-and-the-social-license/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231025T162142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155133Z UID:24330-1572656400-1573002000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:APHA's Annual Meeting and Expo DESCRIPTION:APHA’s Annual Meeting and Expo is the largest and most influential annual gathering of public health professionals. Nearly 13\,000 people attend each year to present\, learn and find inspiration. \nThis year’s theme is “Creating the Healthiest Nation: For science. For action. For health.” Many of the scientific sessions focus on the theme. But sessions will cover all aspects of public health\, including those outside the theme. \nLearn more and register here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aphas-annual-meeting-and-expo/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T174525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155134Z UID:26576-1572397200-1572397200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Hearing on the Conscience rule DESCRIPTION:Hearing in San Francisco in the Northern District of California on the Trump administration’s “Conscience rule” – which critics calls the “denial of medical care” rule. The court has barred implementation of the rule until Nov. 22. The Oct 30 hearing is at  8 am (local time) URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/hearing-on-the-conscience-rule/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T175150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154137Z UID:26613-1571878800-1571878800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Capitol Hill Briefing on Antimicrobial Resistance and the CDC AMR Challenge DESCRIPTION:Oct. 24\, noon to 1 pm EST\, Washington DC\nThe Infectious Diseases Society of America will moderate a briefing on advances to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will also release results of AMR Challenge – an effort to reduce antimicrobial resistance. Panelists will highlight why antibiotic resistance is a major health threat and how research and partnerships are leading the charge to curb this public health crisis. \nPanelists include:  \nMichael Craig\, Senior Advisor\, Antibiotic Resistance Coordination and Strategy Unit\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) \nRobin Patel\, MD\, Professor of Medicine and Professor of Microbiology\, the Elizabeth P. and Robert E. Allen Professor of Individualized Medicine\, Chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology\, and Director of the Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory\, Mayo Clinic; President\, American Society for Microbiology\, Susan Van Meter\, Executive Director\, AdvaMedDx\, Kalvin Yu\, MD\, Medical Director\, Medical Informatics\, BD AMR \nAddress: 485 Russell Senate Office Building\,  \nMedia can call: Robert Shalett\, Research!America\, Director of Communications\, rshalett@researchamerica.org or 571-482-2737 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/capitol-hill-briefing-on-antimicrobial-resistance-and-the-cdc-amr-challenge/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T174951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154137Z UID:26604-1571792400-1571792400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Addressing Health Disparities in the LGBTQ Community DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ individuals face health disparities linked to stigma and discrimination. These disparities are exacerbated when people are unable to access care or are uncomfortable asking providers for the treatment they need. Rates of mental health disorders\, substance use disorders\, and suicide are higher among LGBTQ populations\, but culturally competent health care can make a difference. \nWith the right tools and training\, providers and community partners can build more inclusive environments for LGBTQ individuals inside and outside the doctor’s office.  \nThis webinar will explore: \n\n\nThe demographics and health care needs of the LGBTQ population \n\n\nBarriers to high quality health care for LGBTQ people and proposed solutions \n\n\nA toolkit designed to train medical school students and current providers on clinical skills for inclusive care \n\n\nNew national survey data on LGBT teen mental health and the role of crisis responders in supplementing the health care system \n\n\nFeaturing\n\n\nAlex Keuroghlian\, National LGBT Health Education Center \n\n\nJennifer Potter\, Harvard Medical School \n\n\nSusan Sawning\, University of Louisville School of Medicine \n\n\nChris Bright\, The Trevor Project \n\n\n  \n  \nA draft agenda is available. Register here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/addressing-health-disparities-in-the-lgbtq-community/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T174633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155134Z UID:26581-1571619600-1571619600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Deadline to apply: AHCJ Reporting Fellowships on Health Care Performance DESCRIPTION:The AHCJ Reporting Fellowships on Health Care Performance is a yearlong program allowing journalists to pursue a significant reporting project related to the U.S. health care system. It can be local or national in scope\, or a little of both — say an aspect of the Affordable Care Act playing out in your community or subject specialty\, or the impact of particular evidence-based treatments on health outcomes\, or an analysis of a health care organization’s performance\, using public data sets. Fellows pursue the projects with the support of their newsrooms or freelance outlets\, which commit to publish or air the work. \nThe application deadline is noon CT on Oct. 21\, 2019. More information is available here. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/deadline-to-apply-ahcj-reporting-fellowships-on-health-care-performance-2/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231025T162155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155135Z UID:24345-1571533200-1571706000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Summit on the Social Determinants of Health DESCRIPTION:The National Summit on the Social Determinants of Health The Root Cause Coalition is hosting the Fourth Annual Summit on the Social Determinants of Health. \nLast year’s summit featured more than 600 attendees from 42 different states\, representing a wide variety of professions; all of whom are engaged and committed to learning and sharing real world interventions to address social determinants of health and health inequities. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/fourth-annual-summit-on-the-social-determinants-of-health/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T005959 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231025T162151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T183620Z UID:24336-1571187600-1571360399@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Journalism Workshop on Aging & Health DESCRIPTION:With 10\,000 baby boomers reaching retirement age every day\, are you tapping into this trend as a rich source of health stories? Join us at USC for the latest efforts to address senior health issues\, scores of story ideas and the resources to get them done. \n\n\n\n\n Oct. 16: Afternoon workshop on USC campus with reception \n\n\n\n Oct. 17: All-day workshop at the hotel \n\n\n\nFollow along on Twitter with #ahcjaging\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nUSC Hotel3540 S. Figueroa StreetLos Angeles\, CA 90007 \n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, Oct. 16\n\n\nNoonRegistration opensAuditorium foyer1 p.m.WelcomeAndrus Auditorium  1:10-2:25 p.m.New approaches to caring for an aging population– Jarett Hughes\, program director\, Colorado Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging– Paul Irving\, chairman\, Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging\, University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology– Linda Marsa\, contributing editor\, Discover– Moderator: Liz Seegert\, AHCJ core topic leader/aging; independent journalistAndrus Auditorium  2:35-3:35 p.m.Field trip to USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology labs 3:45-5 p.m.Data to find stories about aging and healthEileen Crimmins\, Ph.D.\, director\, USC/UCLA Center on Biodemography and Population Health; professor of gerontology\, University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology– Ninez A. Ponce\, Ph.D.\, M.P.P.\, director\, University of California at Los Angeles Center for Health Policy Research– Moderator: Phillip Reese\, assistant professor of journalism\, Sacramento State UniversityAndrus Auditorium 5-6 p.m.ReceptionCourtyard of Andrus Gerontology Center\, USC campus \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, Oct. 17\n7 a.m.Registration opensGrand Ballroom foyer7-8:15 a.m.Breakfast buffet Grand Ballroom Center8:30-10 a.m.Overcoming barriers to palliative care access– Anthony L. Back\, M.D.\, co-director\, University of Washington Center for Excellence in Palliative Care– Susan Enguidanos\, Ph.D.\, M.P.H.\, professor of gerontology and social work\, University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology– Jessica Zitter\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, critical and palliative care specialist; author [The Never-Ending Mistreatment of Black Patients]– Moderator: JoAnn Mar\, radio producer/journalist\, KALW-San FranciscoChampion Room The science of aging: The underlying mechanisms that control our biological clocks– Bérénice Benayoun\, Ph.D.\, assistant professor\, University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology– Pinchas Cohen\, M.D.\, dean\, University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology– Gordon Lithgow\, Ph.D.\, vice president for academic affairs\, Buck Institute for Research on Aging– Moderator: Linda Marsa\, contributing editor\, DiscoverVictory Room 10:15-11:45 a.m.Understanding mental health in older people– Patrick Arbore\, Ed.D.\, director and founder\, Center for Elderly Suicide Prevention & Grief Related Services\, Institute on Aging– Carla Perissinotto\, M.D.\, M.H.S.\, associate chief for geriatric clinical programs\, University of California\, San Francisco– Lon Schneider\, M.D.\, professor of psychiatry and the behavioral sciences\, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine– Moderator: Richard Kipling\, executive director/senior editor\, Center for Health Reporting\, University of Southern California Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and EconomicsChampion Room Designing for an age-friendly future– Cathy Boyer-Shesol\, project manager\, Kansas City Communities for All Ages– Kathryn Lawler\, executive director\, Atlanta Regional Collaborative for Health Improvement– Jon Pynoos\, Ph.D.\, professor of gerontology\, policy and planning; director\, Fall Prevention Center of Excellence\, University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology– Moderator: Mary Shedden\, news director\, WUSF Public MediaVictory Room 11:45 a.m.- 1:15 p.m.Luncheon: The health of older adults – a population growing in numbers and diversity– Featured speaker:Laura Trejo\, M.S.G.\, M.P.A.\, general manager\, Los Angeles Department of AgingGrand Ballroom Center 1:25-2:50 p.m.The two faces of dementia coverage: new techniques\, new technology– Jan Dougherty\, R.N.\, M.S.\, F.A.A.N.\, special projects consultant\, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute– Arthur W. Toga\, director\, Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute\, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine– Alicia Villegas\, L.C.S.W.\, early stage services director\, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles– Moderator: Stephanie Innes\, health reporter\, The Arizona RepublicChampion Room Trends in building a workforce in elder care– Zia Agha\, M.D.\, chief medical officer and executive vice president\, West Health Institute– Edward Schneider\, M.D.\, professor of gerontology\, medicine and biology; emeritus dean\, University of Southern California Andrus Gerontology Center– Amy M. York\, executive director\, Eldercare Workforce Alliance– Moderator: Paul Sisson\, health care reporter\, The San Diego Union-TribuneVictory Room 2:50-3 p.m. p.m.Break 3-4:25 p.m.Investigating and exposing elder abuse– Eric M. Carlson\, directing attorney\, Justice in AgingLaura Mosqueda\, M.D.\, dean\, Keck School of Medicine\, University of Southern California– Kathleen Wilber\, Ph.D.\, professor of gerontology\, health services administration\, University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology– Moderator: Cheryl Clark\, senior health care reporter\, MedPage TodayVictory Room \n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Team\n\n\n\nHost\n\n\n\nUSC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology \n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n\nThe John A. Hartford Foundation\n\n\n\nThe Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust\n\n\n\nRobert Wood Johnson Foundation\n\n\n\nThe Commonwealth Fund URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/journalism-workshop-on-aging-health/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T175050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154139Z UID:26606-1571187600-1571187600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Vaccination and Preventing the Flu DESCRIPTION:12:30-2 p.m.National Press Club\, 529 14th Street\, 13th Floor \nDr. Robert Redfield\, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on the importance of getting vaccinated in preparation for the winter flu season. He will also talk about the changing the hearts and mind of Americans hesitant to vaccinate their children\, who have challenges accessing the vaccine. Redfield will take questions from audience members and reporters after his speech. Questions from reporters may also be sent in advance to president@press.org. \nFor Media inquiries: Lindsay Underwood\, 202-662-7561\, lunderwood@press.org URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/vaccination-and-preventing-the-flu/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231025T162209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155136Z UID:24355-1570842000-1571533200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Bone and Joint Health National Action Week DESCRIPTION:Musculoskeletal conditions affect more than half of all Americans. Bone and Joint Health National Action Week focuses on focused on disorders including arthritis\, back pain\, trauma\, pediatric conditions\, and osteoporosis. \nContact:  Toby King\,  Executive Director\, US Bone and Joint Initiative\, Tobyking@usbji.org 847-430-5053 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/bone-and-joint-health-national-action-week-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T175049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154140Z UID:26605-1570842000-1570842000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:World Arthritis Day DESCRIPTION:World Arthritis Day joins together people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases from around the world to raise awareness and reduce the impact of arthritis. It’s coordinated in the U.S by the Arthritis Foundation. \nConatct: Claire Villines\,  404.872.7100 cvillines@arthritis.org | @ArthritisFdn @ArthritisFoundation  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-arthritis-day-2/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T175050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154141Z UID:26607-1570755600-1570755600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Capitol Hill Briefing: From the Opioid Crisis to Social Determinants DESCRIPTION:This briefing will feature forward-thinking leaders whose expertise spans the public and private sectors to share their insights on how to build healthier communities by addressing social determinants of health and the opioid crisis. \nSpeakers:\n\n\nDonald M. Berwick\, Former CMS Administrator (President Barack Obama) \n\n\nCurtis Barnett\, President and CEO\, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield \n\n\nGrant Baldwin\, Division Director\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \n\n\nCraig Samitt\, President and CEO\, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota \n\n\nNancy Chockley\, Founding President & CEO\, NIHCM Foundation \n\n\n  \nTopics of discussion will include:\n• Updates on the CDC’s efforts to reduce opioid overdose deaths and recent changes to prescribing guidelines \n• Strategies tackling the root causes of health inequities that are contributing to declining life expectancy and deaths of despair \n• Local programs designed to address food insecurity\, increase resources in rural areas and give all children a healthy start \nWHEN:\nFriday\, Oct. 11 Noon – 1:45 p.m. Lunch Provided at 11:45 a.m. \nWHERE:\nDirksen Senate Office Building Room G-50 C and First Streets NE Entrance Washington\, DC 20002 \nREGISTER\nThis event is hosted by NIHCM Foundation\, a nonprofit\, nonpartisan organization dedicated to transforming U.S. health care through evidence and collaboration. See more at www.nihcm.org. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/capitol-hill-briefing-from-the-opioid-crisis-to-social-determinants/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T174951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154142Z UID:26603-1570755600-1570755600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Capitol Hill Briefing with Don Berwick\, CDC & More DESCRIPTION:This briefing in Washington\, DC will feature forward-thinking leaders whose expertise spans the public and private sectors to share their insights on how to build healthier communities by addressing social determinants of health and the opioid crisis. Topics of discussion will include: \n\n\nUpdates on the CDC’s efforts to reduce opioid overdose deaths and recent changes to prescribing guidelines \n\n\nStrategies tackling the root causes of health inequities that are contributing to declining life expectancy and deaths of despair \n\n\nLocal programs designed to address food insecurity\, increase resources in rural areas and give all children a healthy start. \n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\nDonald M. Berwick\, Former CMS Administrator (President Barack Obama) \n\n\nCurtis Barnett\, President and CEO\, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield \n\n\nGrant Baldwin\, Division Director\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \n\n\nCraig Samitt\, President and CEO\, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota \n\n\nNancy Chockley\, Founding President & CEO\, NIHCM Foundation \n\n\nOct. 11\, 2019Noon – 2 p.m. Lunch Provided at 11:45 a.m. \nDirksen Senate Office Building Room G-50 C and First Streets NE Entrance Washington\, DC 20002 \nRegister here.\nThis event is hosted by NIHCM Foundation\, a nonprofit\, nonpartisan organization dedicated to transforming U.S. health care through evidence and collaboration. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/capitol-hill-briefing-with-don-berwick-cdc-more/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231025T162212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155137Z UID:24357-1570669200-1570928400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Diagnostic Error in Medicine 12th Annual International Conference DESCRIPTION:Join featured speakers including Shantanu Agrawal\, Michael Howell\, and Danielle Ofri for thought-provoking and motivating presentations on improving diagnostic quality and safety. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/diagnostic-error-in-medicine-12th-annual-international-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T174950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154143Z UID:26601-1570669200-1570669200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:D.C. Chapter: Happy hour DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, Oct. 10\, at 5:30 p.m. for our fall happy hour\, organized alongside the Alliance for Health Policy and the Society of Health Policy Young Professionals. This event will provide an opportunity to cultivate valuable sources for your reporting\, and will allow you to mingle with other health journalists. \nWe’ll be meeting at Mission in Navy Yard at 1221 Van St SE. \nRSVP here. \nThe first 13 reporters from AHCJ to arrive at the event will get a free drink ticket for wine or beer\, paid for by your beloved DC chapter! Other drinks can be purchased individually at the bar. \nThe food provided will be paid for by the Alliance for Health Policy and the Health Society. You also have the opportunity to purchase your own food. \nQuestions? Email AHCJ co-chair Tina Reed at treed@questex.com. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! Spread the word! \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/d-c-chapter-happy-hour/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T175051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154144Z UID:26609-1570410000-1570410000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Prevention and Control of STI's in the U.S DESCRIPTION:The National Academies of Sciences’ Committee on Prevention and Control of Sexually Transmitted Infections in the United States will hold a workshop to examine sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and control efforts in the U.S. The day long workshop is part of the information-gathering process for a consensus study (slated for 2020 release). \nThis meeting is open to the public and free to attend\, at the NAS\, 500 Fifth St.\, N.W. Washington\, D.C.. The meeting will also be webcast live. \nTo register\, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prevention-and-control-of-stis-in-the-us-meeting-3-tickets-70778084155 \nContact: Stephanie Miceli\, SMiceli@nas.edu\, Office: 202-334-3346 · Cell: 617-943-9510 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/prevention-and-control-of-stis-in-the-u-s/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T174634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155137Z UID:26582-1570410000-1570410000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Deadline to apply: AHCJ International Health Study Fellowships DESCRIPTION:The AHCJ International Health Study Fellowships is a six-month program allowing veteran U.S.-based health care journalists to pursue a story or project comparing a facet of the U.S. health care system to that of another country. For 2020\, the focus will be on developed European countries in comparison with the United States’ health care system. \nThe application deadline is noon CT on Oct. 7\, 2019. More information is available here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/deadline-to-apply-ahcj-international-health-study-fellowships/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231025T162155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155138Z UID:24343-1569978000-1570323600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:IDWeek DESCRIPTION:This scientific meeting represents one of the largest annual gatherings of infectious disease specialists and researchers who will meet to discuss prevention\, diagnosis\, treatment\, and epidemiology of infectious diseases including HIV. This is a combined annual meeting with the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)\, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America\, the HIV Medicine Association\, and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. \nFor media to attend\, the IDSA requests reporters obtain a letter from an editor indicating they have been hired to write a story based on information obtained at the conference. For more information\, contact Kevin Kilbride: KKilbride@pcipr.com or idsa@pcipr.com. \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/idweek/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191031T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231025T162211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155139Z UID:24356-1569891600-1572483600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health Literacy Month DESCRIPTION:Health Literacy Month is a time for organizations and individuals to promote the importance of understandable health information. This annual\, worldwide\, awareness-raising event has been going strong ever since Helen Osborne founded it in 1999. \nMaterials include the Health Literacy Handbook and a pod cast.  \nPew Charitable Trust is releasing nearly 100 facts about the state of Americans’ health as part of Health Literacy Month. We’re covering issues like exercise\, nutrition\, screen time\, mental health\, and cancer\, with the goal of making health information easier to access. Data is from the Pew Research Center and from the CDC\, and we’re promoting a short quiz. You can find the quiz\, the facts\, and the background behind the data at livingfacts.org. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-literacy-month-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231025T162209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155140Z UID:24354-1569891600-1570410000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Active Aging Week DESCRIPTION:Active Aging week celebrates aging and the benefits of active living at any age\, Showcases the capabilities of older adults as fully participating members of society. More info: Colin Milner\, CEO\, International Council on Active Aging\, colinmilner@icaa.cc URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/active-aging-week-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190930T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190930T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T174850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154145Z UID:26596-1569805200-1569805200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Medicare Price Benchmarking in APCDs DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, September 30th at 2PM ET\, the All Payer Claims Database Council will host a discussion on Medicare price benchmarking in APCDs. Invited speaker\, Dr. Chapin White\, will present findings of a recent RAND study titled “Prices Paid to Hospitals by Private Health Plans Are High Relative to Medicare and Vary Widely” which will precede a Q&A discussion with attendees. \n Speaker Information: Dr. Chapin White is an adjunct senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation\, specializing in health economics\, and a Pardee RAND Graduate School faculty member. His work combines quantitative and qualitative methods and focuses on provider payment reform and the implementation and impacts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). \nRegister here URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webinar-medicare-price-benchmarking-in-apcds/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190927T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190927T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T174949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154145Z UID:26600-1569546000-1569546000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Confressional briefing: Unpacking Policy Options to Promote Prescription Drug Affordability  DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 27\, 2019 \nNoon-1:30 p.m. \nHart Senate Office Building\, Room 216120 Constitution Ave NE\, Washington\, DC \nComplimentary lunch and networking will begin at 11:30 a.m. \nTHIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Panelists will be speaking on the record. \nWhile pharmaceutical innovation has resulted in treatments–and in some cases\, cures–for debilitating diseases\, high prescription drug prices have precluded access for many people in the U.S. This fall\, Congress and the administration are poised to consider many policies to reform the prescription drug market and reduce prices paid by consumers as well as public and private payers. During this briefing\, panelists will discuss components of policy proposals under consideration and explore evidence about their implications for the health care system. \nPanelists \n\n\nKirsten Axelsen\, M.S.\, Visiting Fellow\, American Enterprise Institute \n\n\nKristi Martin\, M.A.\, MPA\, Senior Vice President\, Waxman Strategies \n\n\nJames C. Robinson\, Ph.D.\, MPH\, Leonard D. Schaeffer Endowed Chair in Health Economics and Policy; Director\, Berkeley Center for Health Technology; Division Head\, Health Policy & Management\, UC Berkeley School of Public Health \n\n\nModerated by: Lovisa Gustafsson\, MBA\, Assistant Vice President\, The Commonwealth Fund \n\n\n**The panel may change due to the addition of speakers** \nREGISTER HERE \nYou will need to go through security to enter the building. \nPlease register by Thursday\, September 26 at 4 p.m. to ensure the availability of event materials. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/confressional-briefing-unpacking-policy-options-to-promote-prescription-drug-affordabilitya/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T174950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154146Z UID:26602-1569459600-1569459600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Science with Global Impact: Medical Research at MSF DESCRIPTION:Sept. 26\, 4 p.m. ET \nMedical research has profound consequences on the lives and health of people around the world. Which diseases get funding and attention\, what drugs and diagnostic tests are developed\, and who benefits? \nDoctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) conducts research rooted in our medical projects because we see how the knowledge gap hurts neglected communities. There simply aren’t enough researchers asking relevant questions about the medical needs of the people we treat\, including victims of war\, malnourished children\, those affected by tropical diseases\, and people living in areas prone to epidemics of diseases like cholera or Ebola. \nWe also have unique expertise. Because our teams provide medical care to some of the most at-risk populations in more than 70 countries\, we are able to provide high-quality answers to urgent research questions. We also work to ensure that our findings are used to benefit the patients and the communities involved. Over the years\, MSF field research has improved the delivery of lifesaving HIV treatment\, changed global malaria treatment protocols\, and helped prove the efficacy of Ebola treatments\, among other achievements. \nJoin us for a discussion with a panel of MSF experts about how medical research helps improve the quality of the care we provide and influences global public health policy. The panelists will discuss key projects as well as the principles of medical ethics. Participants include Dr. Emmanuel Baron\, general director of Epicentre\, MSF’s epidemiological research division; Dr. Yap Boum\, Epicentre representative for Africa; Dr. Matthew Coldiron\, medical epidemiologist for Epicentre/MSF; and Dr. Helena Huerga\, medical epidemiologist for Epicentre/MSF. The discussion will be moderated by Brienne Prusak\, medical and global health press officer for MSF-USA. \nAt the time of the event\, tune in to our webcast here. Audience Q&A will be provided via the chat. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/science-with-global-impact-medical-research-at-msf/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T174750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154147Z UID:26592-1569286800-1569286800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health Care Innovators: Addressing Social Determinants of Health DESCRIPTION:Social determinants of health — such as socioeconomic status\, housing affordability\, access to quality food\, and public safety — have a huge influence on health outcomes. It is now generally accepted that health care alone is not enough to compensate for a person’s living conditions. Given the specific challenges that the city of Philadelphia faces\, many of the city’s doctors\, hospitals\, health care providers and community groups must experiment with alleviating social conditions for their patients in order to improve care. \nJoin Politico in Philadelphia on Tuesday\, September 24\, for a deep-dive conversation exploring the innovative approaches in Philadelphia to improve health outcomes among the city’s most vulnerable residents. \nFeatured Speakers: \n\n\nEzekiel Emanuel\, MD\, PhD\, Vice Provost for Global Initiatives; Chair\, Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy\, University of Pennsylvania \n\n\nKatherine Kinsey\, PhD\, Director\, Philadelphia Nurse-Family Partnership \n\n\nKatie McPeak\, MD\, Medical Director\, Health Equity\, Primary Care Network\, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) \n\n\nAdditional speakers to be announced. \nWhen: Tuesday\, September 24\, 2019 – Doors open at 8:00 a.m. \nWhere: The Liberty View at Independence Visitor Center\, 599 Market St. Philadelphia\, PA 19106 \nInterested in attending as press? Bringing a camera? \nEMAIL US or RSVP \n*Seating and Wifi reserved for press* \nThe event will livestream on politico.com/live \nTweet with us during the event #POLITICOHEALTH \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-care-innovators-addressing-social-determinants-of-health/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T174653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155140Z UID:26589-1569286800-1569286800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Aging and Health: Improving Care for Older Adults DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, September 24\, at the National Press Club in Washington\, D.C.\, you are invited to join Health Affairs and The John A. Hartford Foundation for a robust policy conversation featuring authors from the journal’s Aging & Health series\, as well as other experts in the field to discuss topics including: \n\n\nMoving Serious Illness Care from Hospital to Home \n\n\nDisparities in Home- and Community-Based Care \n\n\nImpact of Caregiving on Spouses and Need for Support \n\n\nThis event will be streamed live. \nIn addition to Terry Fulmer\, President of The John A. Hartford Foundation\, confirmed speakers include:  \n\n\nTimothy G. Ferris\, CEO\, Massachusetts General Physicians Organization \n\n\nAnn Hwang\, Director\, Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation\, Community Catalyst \n\n\nTamara Konetzka\, Professor of Health Services Research\, Department of Public Health Sciences and Department of Medicine\, The University of Chicago Biological Sciences\, on “A National Examination of Long-term Care Setting\, Outcomes\, and Disparities among Elderly Dual-Eligibles” (July 2019) \n\n\nBruce Leff\, Professor of Medicine and Director\, Center for Transformative Geriatric Research\, Division of Geriatric Medicine\, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine \n\n\nKatherine A. Ornstein\, Assistant Professor\, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine\, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai @IcahnMountSinai\, on “Spousal Caregivers Are Caregiving Alone In The Last Years Of Life” (June 2019) \n\n\nBrad Stuart\, Chief Medical Officer\, Coalition to Transform Advanced Care\, on “A Large-Scale Advanced Illness Intervention Informs Medicare’s New Serious Illness Payment Model” (June 2019) \n\n\nJennifer Wolff\, Eugene and Mildred Lipitz Professor and Director of the Roger C. Lipitz Center for Integrated Health Care\, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health  \n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, September 24\, 2019 \nTime:  10:00 a.m. – Noon \nPlace: National Press Club\, 529 14th Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aging-and-health-improving-care-for-older-adults/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073351 CREATED:20231103T174851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154148Z UID:26599-1569200400-1569200400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:CDC Briefing at the UN General Assembly on Combating Global Antibiotic Resistance DESCRIPTION:Monday\, Sept. 23\, 6 pm EST\, New York\, NY\, at Cipriani\, 110 E 42nd St \nU.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar will showcase the yearlong global initiative led by HHS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fight antibiotic resistance. The event is co-hosted by CDC and HHS\, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation\, Wellcome Trust\, American Society for Microbiology\, Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition\, and the CDC Foundation.  Besides Azar\, speakers include:  \n\n\nRobert Redfield\, M.D.\, CDC Director\,  \n\n\nPoonam Khetrapal Singh\, Regional Director of the World Health Organization South-East Asia Region\, \n\n\nJuan Pablo Uribe Restrepo\, Colombian Minister of Health and Social Protection \n\n\nMadlen Davies (emcee)\, journalist \n\n\nMedia RSVP’s asked to contact Candice Hoffman at 404-639-7689 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cdc-briefing-at-the-un-general-assembly-on-combating-global-antibiotic-resistance/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR