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:20190906T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190906T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231103T174749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154154Z UID:26591-1567731600-1567731600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:CDC Telebriefing: Update on Pulmonary Disease Associated with E-cigarettes DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Sept. 6\, at noon ET \nThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)\, and state partners will give updates on the investigation into cases of pulmonary disease among people who use e-cigarettes\, and discuss initial findings published Friday. \n\n\nIleana Arias\, PhD\, acting deputy director\, Non-Infectious Diseases\, CDC \n\n\nDana Meaney-Delman\, MD\, MPH\, incident manager\, CDC 2019 Lung Injury Response \n\n\nDaniel Fox\, MD\, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine\, WakeMed Health & Hospitals (NC) \n\n\nJonathan Meiman\, MD\, chief medical officer\, Wisconsin Department of Health Services \n\n\nJennifer Layden\, MD\, PhD\, chief medical officer and state epidemiologist\, Illinois Department of Public Health \n\n\nMitch Zeller\, JD\, director\, Center for Tobacco Products\, FDA \n\n\nBrian King\, PhD\, MPH\, deputy director\, Research Translation\, Office on Smoking and Health\, CDC \n\n\nDial-In  \nMedia: 888-795-0855 \nNon-Media: 888-972-6892 \nINTERNATIONAL: 1-517-308-9298           \nPASSCODE: CDC Media \nImportant Instructions\nIf you would like to ask a question during the call\, press *1 on your touchtone phone. Press *2 to withdraw your question. You may queue up at any time. You will hear a tone to indicate your question is pending. \nA transcript and audio will be available following the briefing at CDC’s web site. \nContact: CDC Media Relations\, (404) 639-3286    URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cdc-telebriefing-update-on-pulmonary-disease-associated-with-e-cigarettes/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190829T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190830T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231025T162208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155147Z UID:24352-1567040400-1567126800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Assessing Illness and Death Counts Following Large-Scale Disasters DESCRIPTION:9:30 AM to 5:30 PM EST\, both days \n A National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine will examine the current systems and capabilities for collecting and reporting death-count data during and after a large-scale disaster\, particularly hurricanes\, earthquakes\, and non-infectious disease-related events. The workshop is part of the information-gathering process for a National Academies consensus study\, Best Practices in Assessing Mortality and Significant Morbidity Following Large-Scale Disasters. Public health experts will present case studies from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Officers from Florida’s Department of Public Health will also discuss the state’s system for assessing post-disaster illness and death. In addition\, speakers from academia and state\, county\, and tribal health departments will explore why accurate data collection is important for preparing for the next large-scale disaster. \n Details: In person: National Academy of Sciences building 2101 Constitution Ave N.W.\, Room 120 Washington\, D.C. Agenda | Webcast (slides and video of the event will be available about a week after the meeting) \n Reporters who wish to attend in person should register in advance: 202-334-2138 news@nas.edu \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/assessing-illness-and-death-counts-following-large-scale-disasters/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190829T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190829T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231103T174634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155147Z UID:26583-1567040400-1567040400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:It Costs What?! The Role of Media in Exposing Crazy Healthcare Prices DESCRIPTION:The Altarum Healthcare Value Hub will host this one-hour webinar with Jenny Deam\, a health care reporter for the Houston Chronicle\, and Dan Weissmann\, host of An Arm and a Leg Podcast. Deam and Weismann will discuss why consumers want policymakers to address issues related to the affordability of health care.”¯ \nTo register for this event\, visit the Healthcare Value Hub. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/it-costs-what-the-role-of-media-in-exposing-crazy-healthcare-prices/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190827T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190829T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231025T162207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155148Z UID:24351-1566867600-1567040400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Connected Health Summit: Independent Living and Wellness DESCRIPTION:Connected Health Summit anticipates increasing demand for both clinical and consumer health and wellness solutions aimed at improving the quality of life for people living and seeking support at home. The expansion of connected medical devices and telehealth services into the home\, as well as the increasing movement of connected consumer devices into health and wellness\, is growing new markets for independent living solutions that serve the elderly\, patients with chronic conditions\, rural households\, and caretakers. \nPress passes are available for “traditional media\, including local\, national\, and industry journalists.” URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/connected-health-summit-independent-living-and-wellness/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190823T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231025T162151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154155Z UID:24337-1566349200-1566522000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:State Health Policy Conference DESCRIPTION:The National Academy for State Health Policy \n  \nThis annual conference of state health policymakers will focus upon topics including innovations to expand access to oral health\, behavioral health integration and approaches to addressing opioid abuse. \nFor more information see this link. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/state-health-policy-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231025T162157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155149Z UID:24347-1566349200-1566435600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:ONC's Third Interoperability Forum DESCRIPTION:Brings together stakeholders in government and the private sector to discuss recent advancements in HIT interoperability. Includes demos and keynotes. Two plenary sessions are available to watch remotely via Webinar. \n  \nRegistration is free and online URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/oncs-third-interoperability-forum/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231103T174652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155150Z UID:26586-1566349200-1566349200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:SciLine Media Briefing: The Role of the Gut Microbiome DESCRIPTION:Growing interest in probiotics\, research advances in fecal transplantation\, and rising infection rates from bacteria such as C. difficile have brought the gut microbiome to the fore of public discussions and personal decisions about nutrition and health. Trillions of bacteria\, fungi\, and other microorganisms inhabit our bodies—together influencing vital processes such as digestion and offering potential new avenues to treat a range of persistent health problems. SciLine’s next media briefing will describe the role of gut bacteria in the body\, the gut microbiome’s relationship to obesity and other common diseases\, and the state of science in fecal microbiota transplantation as a treatment for C. difficile infections. This web-based briefing can be viewed on your computer or phone\, so you can watch and ask questions from anywhere. \nThe briefing is open only to members of the media\, who must register in advance. There will be an opportunity for Q&A. Speakers include the following: \n\n\nDr. Jeffrey Gordon\, Washington University School of Medicine \n\n\nDr. Lita Proctor\, National Institutes of Health \n\n\nDr. Anna Seekatz\, Clemson University \n\n\nSciLine director Rick Weiss will moderate the briefing \n\n\nMedia contact: SciLine: sciline@aaas.org  \nWHEN/WHERE:Date: Aug 21\, 2019 at 2:00 PM ETLocation: Online \nHow to Attend:Register at the SciLine website here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/sciline-media-briefing-the-role-of-the-gut-microbiome/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190820T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190820T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231103T174633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155150Z UID:26579-1566262800-1566262800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Webcast: Contracts and legal issues for journalists DESCRIPTION:How to participate\n \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast\nSpeaker’s presentation\nAHCJ Freelance Center\n\n\nAug. 20\, noon ET\nLegal issues can trip up journalists — whether they’re in a contract dispute with their book publisher or magazine editor\, or one of their sources is threatening a lawsuit. This webinar will focus on legal and contract issues that affect journalists\, whether they are on staff or freelance\, and what steps they can take to protect themselves. Among the questions to be discussed: \nContracts\n\n\nBefore signing on the dotted line\, what language should you look out for in contract? \n\n\nWhat do these words mean: assignment\, license\, warranty\, work for hire? \n\n\nShould you ever sign a work for hire contract? \n\n\nHow will I be paid? \n\n\nWill I get a kill fee? \n\n\nHow important is it to retain the copyright? \n\n\nNegotiating\n\n\nIf I don’t like a contract\, how do I negotiate for a better one? \n\n\nWhat are some things that would make you refuse to sign a contract? \n\n\nRights\n\n\nHow much power do you have when publications ask for all rights — including movie and TV rights\, which might be worth something down the road? \n\n\nWhat are my rights under Tasini vs. The New York Times? \n\n\nOr rights in all undiscovered media? \n\n\nProtecting yourself and indemnity clauses: \n\n\nHow can I make sure that I’m protected if a story lands us in legal hot water? \n\n\nThe dreaded indemnity clauses — what they are and what you can do to protect yourself. \n\n\nWhat does warranty mean in a contract — and how can I protect myself against spurious lawsuits? \n\n\nWhat are my rights under Sullivan vs. The New York Times? \n\n\nLiability insurance\n\n\nShould I buy insurance? \n\n\nIf so\, what kind and where can I purchase a reasonably priced policy? \n\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\nJonathan Kirsch\, adjunct professor\, New York University’s Professional Publishing Program; an attorney specializing in intellectual property and publishing law \n\n\nModerator: Linda Marsa\, independent journalist and a contributing editor at Discover \n\n\nAttorney Jonathan Kirsch is the book editor of The Jewish Journal\, a book reviewer for the Los Angeles Times\, and a guest commentator for NPR affiliates KCRW-FM and KPCC-FM. He has authored thirteen books\, including two on publishing law. A member of the National Book Critics Circle\, he served as chair of the non-fiction judging panel for the National Book Awards and three terms as President of PEN USA. Kirsch is general counsel for the Independent Book Publishers Association and legal counsel on a pro bono basis for the Center for Media Literacy\, and California Lawyers for the Arts. \nLinda Marsa is a contributing editor at Discover and a former Los Angeles Times reporter who covers medicine\, health\, science and the environment. Her work has been anthologized in “Best American Science Writing” and has appeared in Newsweek\, U.S. News & World Report\, Nautilus\, Men’s Journal\, Playboy\, Parade\, High Country Times\, Pacific Standard and Aeon\, among others. She has authored two books\, most recently: Fevered: Why a Hotter Planet Will Harm Our Health and How We Can Save Ourselves.  \n\nLinda Marsa \n\n\nJonathan Kirsch URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webcast-contracts-and-legal-issues-for-journalists/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231025T162158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155152Z UID:24349-1564534800-1564621200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Women Leaders in Healthcare DESCRIPTION:Modern Healthcare’s annual Women Leaders in Healthcare conference is tailored to the female executive looking to further her professional and personal development and connect with more than 300 fellow healthcare executives. \nModern Healthcare’s biennial dinner and awards presentation honors the top 25 women leaders in the industry. These women executives are affecting policy and changing care delivery for patients across the nation. Come network and celebrate with the industry’s leading women! \n\n\nConference highlights include: \n\n\nThe leadership gender gap and how disparities affect business \n\n\nThe path to secure your seat on a corporate board \n\n\nStrategies to find both personal and professional success and satisfaction \n\n\n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/women-leaders-in-healthcare/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231103T174452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155152Z UID:26571-1564016400-1564016400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Covering natural disasters and infectious diseases DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast\nSpeaker’s presentation (421KB .pdf)\nSpeaker’s presentation (4.9MB .pdf)\nAHCJ core topic: Infectious diseases\n\n\nJuly 25\, noon ET\nA natural disaster\, such as a hurricane\, flood\, fire or earthquake\, can cause catastrophic damage to health care infrastructure\, leaving people vulnerable to infectious disease outbreaks and other challenges. How can health reporters prepare for covering a natural disaster in their community and then how can they best report on the event as it is happening\, as well as what to look out for regarding the health impacts in the aftermath? In particular\, what do natural disasters mean for children? What infectious diseases might they be at risk of contracting? Learn answers to these questions during this webcast for members. \n\n\nIrwin Redlener\, M.D.\, director\, National Center for Disaster Preparedness \n\n\nUmair A. Shah\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, executive director\, Harris County (Texas) Public Health \n\n\nModerator: Bara Vaida\, AHCJ topic leader/infectious diseases \n\n\nIrwin Redlener is a recognized national leader in disaster preparedness and the public health ramifications of terrorism and large-scale catastrophic events. He and his team have developed major programs to enhance public health and health systems readiness with respect to disasters. Redlener also has more than three decades of experience providing health care to medically underserved children in rural and urban communities throughout the U.S. As founder and president of the Children’s Health Fund\, he is a renowned advocate for access to health care for all children. In 1993 & 1994\, Redlener served as a special consultant to the National Health Reform Task Force for the Clinton White House. \nSince 2013\, Umair A. Shah\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, has served as executive director and local health authority for Harris County Public Health (HCPH) – the nationally accredited county public health agency for the nation’s third largest county with 4.7 million people. Shah earned his medical degree from the University of Toledo Health Science Center and completed an internal medicine residency\, primary care/general medicine fellowship\, and master’s degree in public health (management) at the University of Texas Health Science Center. He started his formal public health journey as chief medical officer at Galveston County’s Health District before joining HCPH to oversee its clinic al health system and infectious disease portfolio. He previously served as president of NACCHO (and its Texas affiliate) representing the nation’s nearly 3\,000 local health departments. Over his career\, Shah has been a clinician\, an innovator\, an educator\, and a leader in health. \n\nBara Vaida \n\n\nIrwin Redlener \n\n\nUmair A. Shah URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-natural-disasters-and-infectious-diseases/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190714T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190718T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231025T162157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155153Z UID:24348-1563066000-1563411600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Association International Conference DESCRIPTION:This large international meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science brings the world’s leading researchers\, investigators\, clinicians and the care research community to share discoveries targeting prevention\, treatment and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Reorters can request press credentials here\, or you can get information through their virtual press room. \nContact their public relations department : 312.335.4078 \nEmail: aaicmedia@alz.org \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/alzheimers-association-international-conference-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231103T174524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155154Z UID:26574-1562806800-1562806800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:When & Where Inaccurate or Delayed Diagnoses Happen DESCRIPTION:Inaccurate or delayed diagnoses are the most catastrophic and costly of medical errors and will affect most of us in our lifetime. The Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) will release new research quantifying the magnitude of the issue and pinpoint the specific disease categories in which inaccurate or delayed diagnoses are most likely to occur. The research will be released online in the peer-reviewed journal\, Diagnosis. \nThe findings suggest potential areas of focus for future research and interventions at a time when the federal government is taking inaccurate and delayed diagnosis seriously. In fact\, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has made the reduction of diagnostic errors one of its three strategic priorities. \nExperts will offer insights on what can be done to reduce the impact and highlight Congress’ role in reducing the physical and financial toll that inaccurate and delayed diagnoses take on Americans. \nWHO (in alphabetical order):\n\n\nHelen Burstin\, MD\, MPH – Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer\, Council of Medical Specialty Societies \n\n\nDiana Cejas\, MD\, MPH – Patient sharing personal experience\, Durham\, NC \n\n\nPaul Epner\, MBA\, MEd – Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder\, SIDM \n\n\nThomas Heymann\, MBA – President and Executive Director\, Sepsis Alliance \n\n\nDavid Newman-Toker\, MD\, PhD – President\, SIDM; Professor of Neurology and Director of Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute Center for Diagnostic Excellence \n\n\nWHEN:\nThursday\, July 11\, 2019 Noon–1:00 p.m. ET Lunch available starting at 11:30 a.m.   \nWHERE:\nCapitol Hill\, Cannon House Office Building\, Room 122 (Directions available here.) \nRSVP:\nReserve a seat by contacting Melissa McGue at MMcGue@MessagePartnersPR.com\, 202-868-4814. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/when-where-inaccurate-or-delayed-diagnoses-happen/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231025T162148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155155Z UID:24334-1562634000-1562806800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2019 NACCHO Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:The theme\, “Improving the Nation’s Health through Public and Private Partnerships\,” will highlight the importance of cross-sector partnerships to improve health outcomes in communities throughout the country. \nTo keep up with the latest information on NACCHO Annual 2019\, check out Twitter or the hashtag #NA19. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2019-naccho-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231103T174525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155155Z UID:26575-1562634000-1562634000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Texas vs. United States DESCRIPTION:Oral arguments before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans in the Texas v. United States case on whether the ACA is constitutional. \nHearing at 1 p.m. \nRead more: Oral arguments and legal drama in the Texas v. United States ACA case \n(NOTE: The plaintiffs have requested a postponement until after July 23.). URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/texas-vs-united-states/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190701T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190705T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231025T162125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155156Z UID:24311-1561942800-1562288400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:11th World Conference of Science Journalists DESCRIPTION:WCSJ2019 will be independent and critical. Because science has never been so powerful\, many forces strive to deform it to serve their agendas: corporations\, politicians\, ideologues. Journalists need to remain constantly skeptical and watchful\, and the conference will help them with tips and insights. WCSJ2019 is open and innovative. New ideas and new practices are constantly emerging\, and the conference will strive to harness the best and bring them to Lausanne. The preliminary program is available here. \nMedia contacts: \nEmail contact here: supporters@wcsj2019.eu \n  \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by sending an email to supporters@wcsj2019.eu. \nFind more information about the event here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/11th-world-conference-of-science-journalists/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231103T174451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155157Z UID:26570-1561424400-1561424400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Medical school officials say value-based care is not a fad DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast\nPresentation\nAHCJ core topic: Insurance\nValue Institute for Health and Care\n\n \n\nRecorded June 25\, 2019\nSome critics of the movement toward value-based care have challenged the idea that the health care system is actually delivering more value as it shifts away from a payment system based on volume. Professors from the University of Texas Dell Medical School say that contrary to the concerns among some critics of this movement away from paying for volume\, value-based care is not a fad. \nIn fact\, students at the school are learning to deliver care in value-based settings. They will define value-based care and explain how medical students are learning to deliver care under this new method of payment. \n\n\nElizabeth Teisberg\, Ph.D.\, executive director\, Value Institute for Health and Care; professor\, Department of Medical Education\, University of Texas Dell Medical School \n\n\nScott Wallace\, J.D.\, M.B.A.\, managing director\, Value Institute for Health and Care; associate professor\, Department of Medical Education\, University of Texas Dell Medical School \n\n\nModerator: Joseph Burns\, AHCJ topic leader/insurance \n\n\nElizabeth Teisberg\, Ph.D.\, serves the Dell Medical School and McCombs School of Business as executive director of the Value Institute for Health and Care and is the Cullen Trust for Higher Education Distinguished University Chair in Value-Based Care. As the co-creator of the concept of value-based health care delivery\, Teisberg is best known for writing “Redefining Health Care: Creating Value-Based Competition on Results\,” which she co-authored with Michael E. Porter. \nScott Wallace is the co-founder and managing director of the Value Institute for Health and Care at Dell Medical School\, where he works with students\, employers\, health care leaders and other stakeholders to transform health care delivery in the United States and around the world. Before joining The University of Texas at Austin\, Wallace helped to create Dartmouth College’s Master in Health Care Delivery Science program\, an innovative course for mid-career executives and clinicians. He is also a professor in the Department of Medical Education. \n\nElizabeth Teisberg \n\n\nScott Wallace \n\n\nJoseph Burns URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/medical-school-officials-say-value-based-care-is-not-a-fad/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231103T174453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155158Z UID:26573-1560906000-1560906000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Media Briefing: Vector Borne Diseases in the United States DESCRIPTION:In the United States\, reported cases of human diseases caused by infected ticks\, mosquitoes\, and fleas tripled from 2004 to 2016. This increase is fueled by many factors\, including climate-change-related increases in rainfall\, temperature\, and extreme weather events that have enhanced the abundance of disease-spreading vectors. Other shifts — in human land use and activity patterns — have also increased contact between people and infected organisms. The result is a growing U.S. public-health challenge. SciLine’s next media briefing will cover the status of vector-borne disease in the United States\, projected future trends\, associated health risks\, and emerging research on methods for prevention and control. This on-the-record briefing will be web-based and accessible via telephone or computer\, so you can attend and ask questions from wherever you are. \nWHEN: Wednesday\, June 19\, 2019\, at 2:00 PM ET \nWHO: \n\n\nDr. Lyric Bartholomay\, University of Wisconsin-Madison \n\n\nDr. Ben Beard\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \n\n\nDr. Maria Elena Bottazzi\, Baylor College of Medicine \n\n\nSciLine director Rick Weiss will moderate the briefing. \n\n\nHOW: You must register here to attend. \nNOTE: This briefing is open only to members of the media. \nBased at the nonprofit American Association for the Advancement of Science\, SciLine offers journalists access to trustworthy\, articulate experts and provides other tools to help make methodically derived scientific evidence easily available to reporters. For more information visit www.sciline.org. \nQuestions? Contact us at sciline@aaas.org. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/media-briefing-vector-borne-diseases-in-the-united-states/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231103T174452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155158Z UID:26572-1560906000-1560906000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:CDC Webinar Briefing: Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo DESCRIPTION:1 p.m. ET \nThe CDC’s Emergency Partners Information Connection and CDC’s National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases will hold a special webinar. to discuss the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This outbreak is the largest to occur in DRC and is now the second largest Ebola outbreak in the history of the disease. Only the 2014–2016 outbreak in West Africa was larger. The outbreak is occurring in a highly insecure environment\, which complicates public health response activities and increases the risk of disease spread. The webinar will discuss the current situation and how organizations sending US-based workers to areas with Ebola can ensure the health and safety of their workers before\, during\, and after deployment. Presenters include: Mary Choi\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, Medical Epidemiologist\, CDC’s Viral Special Pathogens Branch\, Shah Roohi\, R.N.\, M.P.H. Senior Advisor for Preparedness and Response\, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine and Trevor Shoemaker\, M.P.H. Senior Epidemiologist\, CDC’s Viral Special Pathogens Branch . \nFor Media to attend\, call:  US: 1 646 876 9923  or 1 669 900 6833 or email epic@cdc.gov URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cdc-webinar-briefing-ebola-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231103T174451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155159Z UID:26569-1560906000-1560906000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Author exposes rampant fraud in the generic drug industry DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast\nSpeaker’s presentation\nResearch tips for reporters\nKatherine Eban on Twitter\nkatherineeban.com\nBottle of Lies\nNew York Times book review\nAHCJ core topic: Insurance\n\n\nJune 19\, noon ET\nInvestigative journalist Katherine Eban explains how health care journalists can cover the fraud she uncovered in the generic drug business for her new book\, “Bottle of Lies: The Inside Story of the Generic Drug Boom.” \nHer work reveals how rampant fraud among generic drug manufacturers and lax FDA oversight put patients’ health at risk. In the United States\, 90% of spending for all pharmaceuticals goes for generic drugs because health insurers limit choice by steering patients to these medications\, which are cheaper than brand-name drugs. \n\n\nKatherine Eban\, investigative journalist and contributor to Fortune \n\n\nModerator: Joseph Burns\, AHCJ core topic leader/insurance \n\n\nKatherine Eban is an investigative journalist\, contributor to Fortune magazine\, and an Andrew Carnegie fellow. Her articles on pharmaceutical counterfeiting\, gun trafficking\, and coercive interrogations by the CIA\, have won international attention and numerous awards. She has also written for Vanity Fair\, the New York Times\, Self\, The Nation\, and the New York Observer\, among other publications. Her first book\, Dangerous Doses: a True Story of Cops\, Counterfeiters and the Contamination of America’s Drug Supply\, was named one of the Best Books of 2005 by Kirkus Reviews and was a Barnes&Noble Discover Great New Writers pick. \n\nKatherine Eban \n\n\nJoseph Burns URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/author-exposes-rampant-fraud-in-the-generic-drug-industry/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190617T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231025T162152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154156Z UID:24339-1560733200-1560992400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Age Action Conference DESCRIPTION:  \nThis conference is sponsored by the National Council on Aging; it brings together the National Institute of Senior Centers\, Center for Healthy Aging partners and all of the Benefit Enrollment Centers from across the U.S. \nContact: Armando Trull\, Media Relations Manager: 571-527-4004. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/age-action-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190617T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231025T162151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154156Z UID:24338-1560733200-1560906000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:International Association of Providers of AIDS Care DESCRIPTION:  \nHundreds of health care professionals and advocates for people living with HIV will join policymakers and health service providers to discuss the latest trends in HIV prevention and treatment research at the Adherence 2019 conference.  \nDr. Robert Redfield\, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\, will deliver the conference’s keynote address on June 17 at 1:15 pm EST. He will speak about the Trump administration’s plan to end the HIV epidemic in the United States by 2030. \nFor media attendance or interest in interviews: call Zach Pesavento\, director of communications: 202-420-1065 or zpesavento@iapac.org. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/international-association-of-providers-of-aids-care/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231103T174417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155201Z UID:26567-1560387600-1560387600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:6th Annual Health Communicators & Journalists Rooftop Reception DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to join health reporters (including members of the DC chapter of the Association of Health Care Journalists) and senior communications staff from patient organizations and trade associations at our 6th Annual Health Communicators & Journalists Rooftop Reception in downtown D.C. on Thursday\, June 13\, 6-8pm ET. \nEvent cohosts: \n\n\nDC Chapter of the Association of Health Care Journalists; \n\n\nNational Pharmaceutical Council (NPC); \n\n\nNational Health Council (NHC); \n\n\nAdvaMed; and \n\n\nPersonalized Medicine Coalition \n\n\nRSVPs are required. NPC must provide a list of names to the building security desk prior to the reception. Please register by June 5. Space is limited on the rooftop. \nFor Reporters: As in past years\, the Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ) is making provisions to cater to various newsroom ethical guidelines. AHCJ will fund and set up a separate table of food and beverages\, which will be clearly labeled. There will also be the option to bring $10 to pay your own way for refreshments. If you have any questions about the event you can email dc.ahcj@gmail.com. \n\nFAQs \nAttire: Business Casual \nMay I bring a guest? \nIf you are interested in bringing PR colleagues\, we ask that you limit it to your fellow high-level communications staff members. Journalists are welcome to bring other colleagues in health\, medical industry or congressional reporting. Please register your guest by June 5.  \nWhat are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? \nBy Metro: 1717 Pennsylvania Ave.\, NW\, is just a few blocks away from the Farragut West (Orange/Blue/Silver) and Farragut North (Red) Metro lines. \nBy Car: Metered street parking is available \nParking Garages (open after 7pm): \n\nOne Parking\, 1717 Pennsylvania Ave.\, NW (closes at 9pm)\nLAZ Parking\, 1747 Pennsylvania Ave.\, NW (closes at 9pm)\nColonial Parking\, 1701 Pennsylvania Ave.\, NW (closes at 11pm). Garage entrance located on 17th Street between H Street and Pennsylvania Ave.\, NW (next to McDonalds)\n\nHow can I contact the organizer with any questions? \nContact: Tanya Bailey\, NPC Membership & Meetings Associate (202-827-2092; tbailey@npcnow.org) URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/6th-annual-health-communicators-journalists-rooftop-reception/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T173000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231103T174415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T220939Z UID:26564-1560331800-1560360600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Rural Health Journalism Workshop 2019 DESCRIPTION:Free workshop in Denver to cover health issues of rural America\n\n\n\nAHCJ’s 11th Rural Health Journalism Workshop will bring journalists together with health care and policy experts who focus on the medical challenges of rural areas. \n\n\n\nLeave with a better understanding of what’s happening – or will be happening – in rural regions\, and return to work with dozens of story ideas you can pursue. You don’t have to live in a rural area to write great stories about what’s happening just beyond the city limits. And think about how much policy is set based on the non-urban population of your state. \n\n\n\nThis special one-day\, no-fee workshop will help you find and cover health stories in rural America. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nThis workshop will run from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on June 12 at the Radisson Hotel Denver with breakfast and lunch provided. Breakfast available at 7:30 a.m.  \n\n\n\nNeed help?\n\n\n\nThis workshop is free to attend for journalist members. If\, however\, you still need some financial assistance in getting to the workshop\, you may apply for a limited travel stipend.  \n\n\n\nLocal host\n\n\n\n\nNational Jewish Health\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\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/rural-health-journalism-workshop-2019/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231103T174417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155201Z UID:26568-1560301200-1560301200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Maternal Health Care in Rural Communities: Charting a Path to Improved Access\, Quality and Outcomes DESCRIPTION:This interactive event will provide an overview of the state of maternal healthcare in rural communities\, with a focus on access to maternal health services before\, during\, and after pregnancy. Attendees will learn about promising practices and help identify areas of opportunity to improve access to maternal health services and achieve health equity within rural communities. \nWhen: Wednesday\, June 12\, 2019\, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM EDT \nWhere: Barbara Jordan Conference Center\, Kaiser Family Foundation\, 1330 G Street NW\, Washington\, DC 20005 \nHosted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in collaboration with the Health Resources and Services Administration\, American Academy of Family Physicians\, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists\, National Birth Equity Collaborative\, the National Rural Health Association\, the Centers for Disease Control\, and the Health and Human Services Office of Women’s Health. \nRegistration and agenda can be found on the CMS Rural Health website: go.cms.gov/ruralhealth \nVirtual participation will also be available via webcast. \nFor questions\, please contact: RuralHealth@cms.hhs.gov URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/maternal-health-care-in-rural-communities-charting-a-path-to-improved-access-quality-and-outcomes/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231103T174415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161139Z UID:26565-1559782800-1559782800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Covering health policy - as a patient DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast\nPresentation\nAHCJ core topic: Health reform\n\n\nJune 6\, 2 p.m. ET\nAlexandra Glorioso\, a health reporter\, was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 31. She’s written about her disease (and she’s doing well). But on this webcast she’ll talk about what her experience has made her understand better as a reporter covering health policy and politics in Tallahassee. (Read more here.) \n\n\nAlexandra Glorioso\, health reporter \, Politico Florida \n\n\nModerator: Joanne Kenen\, AHCJ core topic leader/health reform \n\n\nAlexandra Glorioso writes about politics and health care for Politico Florida. Earlier she wrote about politics for the Naples Daily News and USA Today Florida\, She has also reported from Iran. She holds a B.S. in economics from Arizona State University and a masters in journalism from Columbia University. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at 31\, and writes and tweets about it. \n\nAlexandra Glorioso \n\n\nJoanne Kenen URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-health-policy-as-a-patient/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190630T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231025T162154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161139Z UID:24341-1559350800-1561856400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Men's Health Month DESCRIPTION:Anchored by a Congressional health education program\, Men’s Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings\, health fairs\, media appearances\, and other health education and outreach activities. \nThe purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives health care providers\, public policy makers\, the media\, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/mens-health-month/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190630T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231025T162154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161140Z UID:24342-1559350800-1561856400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month DESCRIPTION:Worldwide\, 50 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The Alzheimer’s Association raises awareness in June. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/alzheimers-and-brain-awareness-month/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190630T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231025T162152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154157Z UID:24340-1559350800-1561856400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Cataract Awareness Month DESCRIPTION:Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in the world. There are close to 22.3 million Americans age 40 and older with cataracts. More than half of all Americans will have cataracts by age 80. Prevent Blindness America offers tips about prevention and information about surgery. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cataract-awareness-month-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231103T174407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161141Z UID:26563-1558400400-1558400400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Science Talks: What Journalists Need to Know About Healthy Aging DESCRIPTION:Science Talks is an educational webinar series for journalists presented by Wiley in partnership with the World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ) and the Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ). These complimentary\, one-hour sessions are hosted by The Wiley Network to provide journalists with on-going training in science topics of particular global importance. \nThe next webinar will take place on May 21\, 2019 at 11 am EDT. In this session media will learn: \n\n\nWhat are the dynamics of the aging process and why are we living longer? \n\n\nWhat do geriatricians mean by “healthy aging”? \n\n\nHow does prevention reduce the risk of serious medical issues? \n\n\nWhat are some of the most common medical issues associated with aging and increased longevity? \n\n\nHow much physical activity do people over age 50 need? How important is diet in the health of older individuals?  What other lifestyle issues are important in healthy aging? \n\n\nThe webinar will include time for questions and answers. \nHOW TO REGISTER? \nScience Talks webinars are complimentary to journalists: \nRegister for Science Talks here! \nIf you are not able to attend the live one-hour session the webinars will be recorded for later viewing on demand. \nAbout the Speakers Paul Mulhausen\, MD\, MHS\, FACP\, AGSF\, is an American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Board Member and Chief Medical Officer for Telligen\, focused on providing clinical guidance at the executive level and enhancing population health management solutions. Dr. Mulhausen represents Telligen locally and nationally through his participation in regional and national collaborations. He brings his expertise in the care of people across the healthcare continuum to support Telligen’s core belief to deliver the right care\, in the right setting at the right cost\, every time. Dr. Mulhausen received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota and a Masters in Health Sciences degree from Duke University. He completed his postgraduate training at the Duke University School of Medicine and has been instrumental in several AGS projects\, most recently helping to lead the workgroup responsible for the AGS white paper defining healthy aging and identifying its core characteristics. \nSusan Friedman\, MD\, MPH\, AGSF\, is a member leader with the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and Associate Professor of Medicine at Highland Hospital in Rochester\, NY. Dr. Friedman received her medical degree and Masters in Public Health from Northwestern University in Chicago. She completed her residency in General Internal Medicine at Hopkins Bayview in Baltimore\, before fulfilling a 3-year geriatrics fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. After 5 years on faculty at Johns Hopkins\, Dr. Friedman moved to the University of Rochester in 2000. Her research interests focus on health services and outcomes research\, and include models of long-term care\, falls and fractures in older adults\, comorbidity\, and healthy aging. Dr. Friedman helped lead the workgroup responsible for the AGS white paper defining healthy aging and identifying its core characteristics. \nWilliam Applegate\, MD\, MPH\, MACP\, AGSF\, is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society\, the go-to journal for clinical aging research. A professor in the Department of Internal Medicine\, Section on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine\, Wake Forest School of Medicine\, Dr. Applegate has long been instrumental in leading change and innovation\, particularly at the American Geriatrics Society (AGS). An AGS member since 1984 and a former Society President\, Dr. Applegate has twice anchored JAGS as Editor-in-Chief\, having returned most recently in 2016 following an earlier tenure from 1993 through 2000. In his new work at JAGS\, Dr. Applegate has helped to increase awareness for geriatrics scholarship\, with a particular focus on new media at a journal already included in more than 9\,000 library collections around the world. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/science-talks-what-journalists-need-to-know-about-healthy-aging/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T180346 CREATED:20231025T162147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161142Z UID:24332-1557882000-1558054800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2019 IHI Patient Safety Congress DESCRIPTION:”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Patient Safety Congress brings together people who are passionate about ensuring safe care equitably for all across the globe. \n”‹Every year\, the IHI Patient Safety Congress features 25 expert-hosted breakout sessions across 6 tracks\, enabling you to explore new ideas in safer care to implement in your organization. \nThe featured tracks in 2019 are:\n\n\nAdvancing Safety Science \n\n\nAmbulatory & Care Outside the Hospital \n\n\nCulture of Safety \n\n\nLearning Systems \n\n\nSafety and Equity for Vulnerable Populations \n\n\nWorkforce Safety \n\n\nLocation: \n Marriott Marquis Houston”‹ \nContact info: \ninfo@ihi.org; 617-301-4800 or 866-787-0831\n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2019-ihi-patient-safety-congress/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR