BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Association of Health Care Journalists - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Association of Health Care Journalists X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://healthjournalism.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Association of Health Care Journalists REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180625T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180627T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155444Z CREATED:20231025T162055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155444Z UID:24278-1529888400-1530061200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Research Conference on Early Childhood DESCRIPTION:The Administration for Children and Families\, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\, hosts its annual conference to look at recent studies on a range of child issues. Topics covered include: child care\, Head Start\, home visiting programs\, child welfare and various aspects of education\, among others. It will also look at various populations\, such as low-income families\, immigrant families\, children in foster care\, those with disabilities and more. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-research-conference-on-early-childhood/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180620T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180623T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155445Z CREATED:20231025T162032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155445Z UID:24259-1529456400-1529715600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:  \nThe organization’s 95th annual conference will address topics including the care of patients undergoing cancer treatments\, the stories of hygienists’ career journeys\, the oral health implications of medical marijuana use and the role of the dental professional in addressing opioid addiction. \nFor more information see http://www.adha.org/annual-conference/main URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-dental-hygienistsae-association-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180615T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180615T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155446Z CREATED:20231103T173415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155446Z UID:26462-1529024400-1529024400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Deadline: Vote for AHCJ board members DESCRIPTION:Current board of directors \nResponsibilities\, rights\, restrictions and rewards of serving on AHCJ’s board \nHow to run for the board \nTimeline\nMay 1: Candidacy statements accepted \nMay 14: Statements begin appearing online \nMay 21\, noon CT: Deadline to declare \nJune 4-15: Voting for candidates \nJuly 1: Board takes office \n\nSix of the 12 director positions come up for election each year for two-year terms. Incumbent board members are allowed to run for re-election. \nAHCJ members in the professional category received an email on June 4 with a link allowing them to vote online. The election will be conducted June 4-15 via the internet. \nIf you are a professional category member of AHCJ and haven’t yet voted in the 2018 board elections\, check your email for a ballot from info@healthjournalism.org. The electronic polling closes Friday at noon central time. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/deadline-vote-for-ahcj-board-members/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180614T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180614T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155446Z CREATED:20231103T173414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155446Z UID:26460-1528938000-1528938000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Prescription Drug Costs: Can Increased Competition Restrain Prices? DESCRIPTION:BEYOND THE BELTWAY: HEALTH WEBINARS FOR JOURNALISTS \nThere has been growing momentum among policymakers to address rising prescription drug prices. One solution is leveraging market forces to bring down costs by increasing competition through generics and biosimilars. During this webinar panelists will discuss the main opportunities and challenges of the generic and biosimilar market\, how past administrations have approached this issue\, and how different stakeholders\, including consumers\, are impacted. \nThursday\, June 14\, 20181 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. ET \nSpeakers: \n\n\nSameer Awsare\, M.D.\, associate executive director\, The Permanente Medical Group \n\n\nDora Hughes\, M.D.\, senior policy advisor\, Sidley Austin LLP \n\n\nRobert Langreth\, science and health reporter\, Bloomberg News \n\n\nAndrew Barnhill\, J.D.\, director of federal policy\, GlaxoSmithKline \n\n\nModerator: Mary Ella Payne\, MSPH\, R.N.\, acting president and chief executive officer\, Alliance for Health Policy \n\n\n*Please note that panels are subject to change due to the addition of speakers* \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/prescription-drug-costsa-can-increased-competition-restrain-prices/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180614T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180614T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155447Z CREATED:20231103T173315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155447Z UID:26450-1528938000-1528938000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:NAS workshop on school and health DESCRIPTION:The National Academies of Science\, Engineering\, and Medicine’s (NASEM) Roundtable on Population Health Improvement hosts a day-long workshop in California on “School Success: An Opportunity for Population Health Action.” The event will focus on metrics in pre-K through 12th grade education that can be useful in the health care sector “given the recognition of education as a key influence on health outcomes and community well-being.” The event will be held at the California Endowment Oakland Conference Center in Oakland. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nas-workshop-on-school-and-health/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180608T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180608T172000 DTSTAMP:20240201T214628Z CREATED:20231103T173235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T214628Z UID:26440-1528446600-1528478400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Rural Health Journalism Workshop 2018 DESCRIPTION:Free workshop focuses on covering rural America\n\n\n\nAHCJ’s 10th 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. \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 7:30 a.m. until 4:20 p.m. on June 8 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park with breakfast and lunch provided. \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\nAbout the area\n\n\n\n\n Raleigh\, Durham & the Triangle\n\n\n\n Raleigh \n\n\n\n\nLocal Host\n\n\n\n\nUNC Health Care\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n\nRobert Wood Johnson Foundation\n\n\n\nThe Commonwealth Fund\n\n\n\nThe Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/rural-health-journalism-workshop-2018/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180608T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180608T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155448Z CREATED:20231103T173414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155448Z UID:26459-1528419600-1528419600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Overcharged\, Why Americans Pay Too Much for Health Care DESCRIPTION:At 9 am. the libertarian Cato Institute sponsors two panel discussion marking publication of its new book\, Overcharged: Why Americans Pay Too Much for Health Care. Speakers represent a broad range of perspectives (from former CMS administrator Andy Slavitt to University of Texas’s Charles Silver).  The first panel is called “Misdiagnosis: The Problems Congress Has Ignored\,” and the second is “Mistreatment: Why Obamacare Failed and WHat Will Succeed.” Deputy HHS Secrtary Eric Hargan gives the keynote. \nIn person:  1000 Massachusetts Avenue\, Washington D.C. Register by noon\, Thursday\, June 7 here. \nOnline:  To watch online click here. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/overcharged-why-americans-pay-too-much-for-health-care/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180607T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180608T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155450Z CREATED:20231025T162054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155450Z UID:24277-1528333200-1528419600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:UNT health disparities conference DESCRIPTION:The University of North Texas’ Texas Center for Health Disparities holds its annual conference focused this year on “UNT health disparities conference.”  The event\, at the UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth\, includes panel sessions on epigenetic drivers of certain cancers and medical adherence to rural health issues and potential disparities in genomic testing. American Osteopathic Association chief executive\, Adrienne White-Faines\, delivers the keynote address. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/unt-health-disparities-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180607T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180607T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155451Z CREATED:20231103T173325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155451Z UID:26454-1528333200-1528333200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Washington\, D.C.\, chapter: Rooftop happy hour DESCRIPTION:Our next AHCJ DC chapter networking event is our fifth annual rooftop happy hour with health care communicators\, which is hosted at the National Pharmaceutical Council. \n This is a social event that will allow you to meet other health reporters and people who work in health communications.  \nFree food and drinks are provided. As in past years\, 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 also will be the option to bring $10 to pay your own way for refreshments. \nTime: 6-8 p.m. Address: 1717 Pennsylvania Ave. NW\, Washington\, D.C. \nAn RSVP is required for security purposes. Please sign up at this link. \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/washington-d-c-chapter-rooftop-happy-hour/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180606T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180606T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155451Z CREATED:20231103T173315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155451Z UID:26449-1528246800-1528246800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:NAS meeting on incarceration\, wellbeing DESCRIPTION:The National Academies of Science\, Engineering\, and Medicine (NASEM) hosts a one-day public workshop to consider issues related to how incarceration impacts mental health and substance use disorder\, life expectancy and communities. The Philadelphia-based event\, entitled “The Effects of Incarceration on the Health and Well-Being of People and Communities of Color\,” will not be webcast but a report from the roundtable discussion will be posted online later. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nas-meeting-on-incarceration-wellbeing/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180605T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180606T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155452Z CREATED:20231025T162102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155452Z UID:24282-1528160400-1528246800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Northeast Telehealth Conference DESCRIPTION:More than 150 stakeholders from across the northeast and beyond will gather to learn about telehealth best practice and innovation\, network with colleagues\, and identify opportunities to advance their telehealth programs. Dscuss legal and regulatory issues\, business planning\, provider and consumer engagement and more. \nKey Highlights: \n\n\nFOUR nationally recognized plenary speakers. \n\n\nSEVENTEEN breakout sessions highlighting best practices from regional programs and more. \n\n\nOver FOUR hours of dedicated networking with regional colleagues. \n\n\nONE exhibit hall featuring telehealth hardware\, software\, consulting services\, and more. \n\n\nFor questions\, please contact Diane Campbell\, NETRC Conference Coordinator\, at dianec@mcdph.org or 207-622-7566 ext. 230. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/northeast-telehealth-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180605T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180605T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155453Z CREATED:20231103T173326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155453Z UID:26458-1528160400-1528160400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Global Health Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:The National Academy of Medicine will host a screening of the documentary “Bending the Arc\,” which tells the story of Paul Farmer\, Jim Yong Kim\, Ophelia Dahl\, Todd McCormack\, and Thomas White and the movement they began in the 1980s that changed global health.  They co-founded Partners In Health and a community health model to treat diseases such as tuberculosis & HIV/AIDS that has saved millions of lives in the developing world.  \nThe screening will be followed by a panel discussion on bolstering leadership and investment to conquer today’s pressing global threats\, moderated by Alishya Mayfield\, senior clinical adviser on strategy for Partners In Health\, associate scientist in the Division of Global Health Equity at Brigham and Women’s Hospital\, and instructor at Harvard Medical School. \nPanelists include: \n·         Deborah Birx\, coordinator of the United States Government Activities to Combat HIV/AIDS and U.S. Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy \n·         Joanne Carter\, executive director\, RESULTS \n·         Anthony Fauci\, director\, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases \n·         Jim Yong Kim\, president\, World Bank Group \nDETAILS: \nThe event will begin at 3:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday\, June 5\, in the Fred Kavli Auditorium of the National Academy of Sciences building\, 2101 Constitution Ave.\, N.W.\, Washington\, D.C.  A full agenda is available here.  Reporters who wish to attend should contact the Office of News and Public Information at tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/global-health-documentary-screening-and-panel-discussion/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180605T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180605T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155453Z CREATED:20231103T173325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155453Z UID:26455-1528160400-1528160400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:West Coast Payer and Provider Summit to Address Social Determinants of Health for Complex Population DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this opportunity to gain strategies on ways to identify and engage patients\, align partners\, and establish community-wide networks that help build capacity and meet the basic needs of high-risk individuals. \nWest Coast Payer and Provider Summit to Address Social Determinants of Health for Complex Populations will be live-streamed for those unable to travel to Scottsdale\, Arizona\, for the summit. With our live\, interactive webcast\, you’ll be able to: \n\n\nHear all of the presentations and see the slides live\, while it’s happening \n\n\nParticipate on the Q&A portions of the presentations \n\n\nAvoid the travel and hotel costs\, but still benefit from the event as if you were actually there \n\n\nWebcast Agenda – Tuesday\, June 5 \n\n\n8:00 AM – KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Rethink Care Delivery: A Top-Down\, Analytics-Based Approach to Personalize Care for Disadvantaged Populations \n\n\n8:30 AM – Transform the Health Ecosystem: A Payer-Provider Partnership to Improve Quality and Lower Costs for Children with High-Risk Asthma \n\n\n9:40 AM – Innovative Models that Promote Equity and Improve Population Health \n\n\n10:10 AM – Use Geospatial Analysis and Self-Service Analytics to Identify Social Needs and Develop Community-Based Interventions \n\n\n10:40 AM – Optimize Engagement: Collaborate across Agencies to Significantly Reduce SUD Relapse Rates and Costs \n\n\n11:10 AM – Health Share of Oregon’s Equity First Approach: Strategies to Prevent the Next Generation of High Utilizers \n\n\n1:05 PM – Promote Community Capacity Building\, and Collect and Share Standardized Data for Health-Related Social Needs \n\n\n1:45 PM – PANEL DISCUSSION: Special Needs Plan (SNP) Perspectives on Improving Health Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness in Dual Eligible Populations \n\n\n3:00 PM – Invest in Affordable\, Accessible\, and Supportive Housing Programs to Improve Health Outcomes and Bend the Cost Curve \n\n\n3:40 PM – Mitigate Behavioral Risk Factors and Reduce Readmissions by Integrating SDoH Data into Clinical Workflows URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/west-coast-payer-and-provider-summit-to-address-social-determinants-of-health-for-complex-population/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180601T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180630T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155454Z CREATED:20231025T162056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155454Z UID:24280-1527814800-1530320400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Men’s Health Month DESCRIPTION:Expect screenings\, health fairs\, media appearances\, and other health education and outreach activities to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Johns Hopkins has this fact sheet about prostate cancer and other men’s health concerns; the Men’s Health Network offers additional fact sheets and educational materials about many health issues specific to men. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/menaes-health-month/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180601T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180630T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155455Z CREATED:20231025T162055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155455Z UID:24279-1527814800-1530320400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Cataract Awareness Month DESCRIPTION:More than 24 million people over age 40 in the U.S. have cataracts\, a leading cause of blindness. The longer treatment is delayed\, the more difficult it can be to successfully remove the cataract and restore vision according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The AAO and other organizations urge everyone to have their eyes examined regularly. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cataract-awareness-month/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180601T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180601T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155456Z CREATED:20231103T173326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155456Z UID:26457-1527814800-1527814800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Deadline to apply: AHCJ Regional Health Journalism Fellowship: Mountain states DESCRIPTION:Through our Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism\, this program selects a small number of journalists annually from a specific region of the country for this special opportunity. \nThe 2018-19 fellowship class will come from Idaho\, Montana\, Wyoming\, Utah\, Colorado and New Mexico. \nThe aim of the program is to provide established journalists with the tools needed to improve the depth and amount of coverage focused on localizing critical health issues. The program is designed by journalists for journalists. Although the training is spread over a year’s time\, actual time away from the newsroom totals just a couple of weeks. \nThe application deadline is June 1. \nLearn more and apply here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/deadline-to-apply-ahcj-regional-health-journalism-fellowship-mountain-states/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180531T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180531T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155456Z CREATED:20231103T173317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155456Z UID:26453-1527728400-1527728400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Self-Insured Health Plan Trends: A Closer Look at the Small-Employer Market DESCRIPTION:In this one-hour webinar\, hear a panel of experts discuss the trend toward self-funding.  Learn about a recent EBRI study that quantifies the movement\, with data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey – Insurance Component (MEPS-IC).  The in-depth discussion explores the pros and cons of self-insurance for small employers and the effect of the current regulatory framework on the small-employer market. \nSpeakers include: \nChristopher E. Condeluci is principal and sole shareholder of CC Law & Policy in Washington\, DC. His practice focuses on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its impact on stakeholders ranging from employers and “private” health insurance exchanges to health IT companies and hospital/health systems. \nPaul Fronstin is the director of the Health Research and Education Program and oversees the Center for Research on Health Benefits Innovation at the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). \nKris Haltmeyer is Vice President\, Legislative & Regulatory Policy\, for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) in Washington\, D.C. He oversees legislative and regulatory policy development for BCBSA\, working on a broad range of issues\, including health insurance reform\, exchanges\, and government programs. \nPlease click here to register. \nDate: Thursday\, May 31\, 2018 \nTime: 2:00 – 3:00 pm Eastern Time \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/self-insured-health-plan-trends-a-closer-look-at-the-small-employer-market/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180530T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180530T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154159Z CREATED:20231103T173137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154159Z UID:26438-1527642000-1527642000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:JHU Social Determinants of Health Conference DESCRIPTION:Johns Hopkins University holds its Seventh Annual Symposium on the Social Determinants of Health in Baltimore\, Md. This year’s event\, sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute focuses on “Voices of Social Change: Empowered Communities for Health and Social Justice” and looks at the movement’s last 50 years of empowering people’s voices and how that can improve people’s health and wellbeing. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/jhu-social-determinants-of-health-conference/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180525T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180528T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155457Z CREATED:20231025T162045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155457Z UID:24270-1527210000-1527469200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Association of Endodontists 2018 Session DESCRIPTION:  \nThis year’s session will include a keynote address by outdoorsman and adventurer Aron Ralston whose near-death mountaineering experience inspired a bestselling book and a major motion picture “127 Hours.” \nThe meeting also will feature a workshop on handling medical emergencies in the dental office. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-association-of-endodontists-2018-session/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180523T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180525T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155458Z CREATED:20231025T162044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155458Z UID:24269-1527037200-1527210000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Council for Behavioral Health conference DESCRIPTION:NCBH holds its annual conference at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center just outside Washington\, D.C.  Miami-Dade County Judge Steve Leifman\, Harvard University addiction medicine expert John Kelly\, author Thomas Joiner\, New York Times’ Elisabeth Rosenthal\, Yale University’s Sally Satel\, former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy\, actress Anna Deavere Smith are among the keynote speakers. Panel sessions will address a range of addiction issues such as opioids\, alcohol and marijuana\, as well as treatment\, criminal justice and other related issues. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-council-for-behavioral-health-conference-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180523T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180523T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155459Z CREATED:20231103T173316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155459Z UID:26451-1527037200-1527037200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Deadline: Travel assistance\, Rural Health Journalism Workshop DESCRIPTION:Apply for assistance with travel to the Rural Health Journalism Workshop by May 23\, 2018. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/deadline-travel-assistance-rural-health-journalism-workshop/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180522T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180522T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155459Z CREATED:20231103T173326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155459Z UID:26456-1526950800-1526950800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Power of the media – how to translate Cochrane health evidence to inform the public DESCRIPTION:Science Talks – An Educational Webinar Series from Wiley for Journalists \nDrinking coffee may prevent liver cancer. Eating blueberries and walnuts may help reduce risk of dementia. These are just a couple of headlines that bombard consumers in print\, on TV and online. How can readers be sure that the information they read or hear is accurate? They must rely on news outlets to provide honest\, trustworthy information. But\, what if the journalist is using questionable sources or doesn’t fully understanding the scientific data? \nAHCJ members have access to the Cochrane Library as well as all health science titles published on Wiley Online Library. With this benefit\, you can read millions of articles from more than 1\,500 journals\, including Cochrane Library\, Cancer\, Journal of the American Heart Association and more. \nIn situations when reporters are uncertain about sources or interpreting the science\, AHCJ can help! We provide ongoing training and support for new and seasoned health reporters. We are pleased to partner with Wiley on a new series of webinars called Science Talks that are brought to you by The Wiley Network. \nThe first webinar\, Science Talks with Cochrane will take place on May 22 at 11 a.m. ET. In this session\, Power of the Media – How to Translate Cochrane Health Evidence to Inform the Public\, media will learn: \n\n\nHow to use the Cochrane Library to support news stories covering important health subjects; \n\n\nWhat sets Cochrane evidence aside from other types of health-related studies; \n\n\nWhy Cochrane evidence has rigorous quality standards; \n\n\nThe role of media in helping to translate medical evidence to help consumers make informed health decisions. \n\n\n \n\n\nAbout Cochrane Cochrane is a global independent network of researchers\, professionals\, patients\, carers and people interested in health. \nCochrane produces reviews which study all of the best available evidence generated through research and make it easier to inform decisions about health. These are called systematic reviews. \nCochrane is a not-for profit organization with collaborators from more than 130 countries working together to produce credible\, accessible health information that is free from commercial sponsorship and other conflicts of interest. Our work is recognized as representing an international gold standard for high quality\, trusted information.  Find out more at www.cochrane.org. Follow us on twitter @cochranecollab. \nAbout The Wiley Network \nWiley believes the most successful individuals never stop learning. The Wiley Network draws on trusted Wiley authors\, partners\, and subject matter experts as well as professional leaders to share their knowledge and experiences to support learning and professional growth. Explore contributions from industry thought-leaders—from those with years of experience to those just starting out. Take advantage of white papers\, infographics\, interviews\, opinion pieces\, industry updates\, videos\, and more to help you stay ahead of the changing world. Customize your experience on The Wiley Network site by selecting your favorite subjects and interests. \nAbout Wiley \nWiley\, a global research and learning company\, helps people and organizations develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Our online scientific\, technical\, medical\, and scholarly journals\, combined with our digital learning\, assessment and certification solutions help universities\, learned societies\, businesses\, governments and individuals increase the academic and professional impact of their work. For more than 210 years\, we have delivered consistent performance to our stakeholders. The company’s website can be accessed at www.wiley.com. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/power-of-the-media-ae-how-to-translate-cochrane-health-evidence-to-inform-the-public/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180521T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180523T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155500Z CREATED:20231025T162049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155500Z UID:24273-1526864400-1527037200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy DESCRIPTION:Since 1980\, the IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy has been the premier forum for presenting developments in computer security and electronic privacy\, and for bringing together researchers and practitioners in the field.  \nTopics will include: \n\n\nMachine learning \n\n\nPrivacy \n\n\nHidden data \n\n\nNetworked systems \n\n\nAuthentication \n\n\nCryptography \n\n\n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ieee-symposium-on-security-and-privacy/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155501Z CREATED:20231025T162049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155501Z UID:24274-1526518800-1526691600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:California Dental Association Convention DESCRIPTION:Program will include hands-on emergency preparedness workshops\, panel discussions and a trade show. This year’s featured speaker\, scientist and tobacco-industry whistleblower Victor J. DeNoble\, will discuss his research on the neuroanatomical changes produced by addictive drugs. \nOther sessions will look at infection control\, caries diagnosis and treatment\, radiation safety\,  managing drug interactions and more. For more information\, see this link. \nHere is information on gaining press access and the press contact. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/california-dental-association-convention/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180518T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155502Z CREATED:20231025T162048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155502Z UID:24272-1526518800-1526605200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Precision Medicine Summit DESCRIPTION:The HIMSS Precision Medicine Summit brings together providers\, health leaders\, payers\, researchers and other key stakeholders for two days to share their work\, discuss industry trends\, and address what health care must do to make precision medicine – and personalized care – an everyday part of primary care. \nTopics will include leveraging technology\, diagnostics\, genomics\, and analytics for treating disease. \nMedia credentials area available; follow the procedure here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/precision-medicine-summit/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180516T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155503Z CREATED:20231025T162054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155503Z UID:24276-1526432400-1526691600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Conference on Health Disparities DESCRIPTION:Featured speakers at the 11th annual National Conference on Health Disparities include: Baltimore Health Commissioner Leana Wen\, Assistant Democratic Leader U.S. Representative James Clyburn and Congressional Black Caucus Chairman U.S. Representative Cedric Richmond. Panels to address the opioid crisis\, human trafficking\, climate change and gun violence\, among other topics. The event\, in Philadelphia\, is hosted by the Medical University of South Carolina. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-conference-on-health-disparities-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180515T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180518T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155503Z CREATED:20231025T162050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155503Z UID:24275-1526346000-1526605200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Health Care for the Homeless Conference DESCRIPTION:The National Health Care for the Homeless Council USA hosts a four-day conference aimed at weighing a variety of health issues affecting the homeless population\, including medical respite car and the opioid crisis. \nThe Minneapolis-based event\, National Health Care for the Homeless Conference & Policy Symposium\, includes site visits as well as sessions on gathering data\, community coalitions\, early childhood screening\, insurance coverage\, LGBT health issues and more. Howard Pinderhughes\, head of the University of California\, San Francisco’s Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and author of Race in the Hood: Conflict and Violence Among Urban Youth\, delivers the opening keynote address. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-health-care-for-the-homeless-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180515T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180515T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155504Z CREATED:20231103T173316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155504Z UID:26452-1526346000-1526346000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Perspectives on the 2018 HHS Drug Pricing Guidance DESCRIPTION:RAZDA BREAKFAST: REPORTING ON THE FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE \n  \n  \nMay 15\, 9-10:30 a.m. (Refreshments and breakfast served at 8:30 a.m.)  \nLocation: APCO WorldwidePlease use the entrance at 12th & E St.1299 Pennsylvania Avenue\, NWWashington\, D.C. \n  \nTHIS EVENT IS ONLY FOR CREDENTIALED MEMBERS OF THE PRESS. Remember that this briefing is on the record. You will need to check in with security to enter the building. Please bring your press credentials. \nRegistration will speed your access to the building\, please register by 5 pm EST on May 14\, 2018 to ensure availability of event materials. \n  \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n  \n  \nLast week we announced that FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb\, M.D.\, will give remarks based on President Trump’s ‘Blueprint’ to Lower Drug Prices at tomorrow’s reporter briefing. Following Gottlieb\, a panel of industry leaders and stakeholders will respond to the new drug pricing guidance.  \n  \nPanelists \n  \nLauren Aronson\, Executive Director\, Campaign for Sustainable Drug Pricing (CSRxP) \nKristin Bass\, MBA\, Senior Vice President\, Policy and Federal Affairs\, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association \nJustine Handelman\, Senior Vice President\, Office of Policy and Representation\, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association \n Lori Reilly\, J.D.\, Executive Vice President\, Policy\, Research\, & Membership\, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America  \nModerator: Mary Ella Payne\, R.N.\, MSPH\, Acting President and Chief Executive Officer\, Alliance for Health Policy \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n   \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/perspectives-on-the-2018-hhs-drug-pricing-guidance-2/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180514T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180514T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155505Z CREATED:20231103T173243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155505Z UID:26447-1526259600-1526259600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Reimagining Health Care in America DESCRIPTION:This briefing in Washington\, D.C.\, will feature forward-thinking leaders whose expertise spans the public and private sectors to share insights on how to foster innovation and build a brighter future for health care in America. Topics of discussion will include: \n\n\nTop trends in health care innovations\, evaluating which have real power and which should evoke skepticism \n\n\nThe relative strengths and unique roles of the private sector and public sector programs such as Medicare and Medicaid in the effort to drive innovation \n\n\nInitiatives in digital health\, care delivery and consumer engagement that are transforming markets \n\n\nTackling rising drug prices while also encouraging the development of high-value drugs \n\n\n12:30-2:45 p.m. \nDirksen Senate Office BuildingRoom G50(C and First Streets NE Entrance)Washington\, DC 20002 \nThe agenda: \n\n\n12:30 p.m. Lunch Available \n\n\n12:45 p.m. Nancy Chockley\, President and CEO\, NIHCM Foundation \n\n\n12:50 p.m. Gail Wilensky\, PhD\, Senior Fellow\, Project HOPE; former Administator\, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (under President George H. W. Bush) \n\n\n1:10 p.m. Patrick Conway\, MD\, President and CEO\, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; former Deputy Administrator for Innovation and Quality and Director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation\, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (under Presidents Donald J. Trump and Barack Obama) \n\n\n1:30 p.m. Clifton Leaf\, Editor in Chief\, Fortune; Co-chair\, Fortune Brainstorm HEALTH; author of “Brainstorm Health Daily” \n\n\n1:50 p.m. Patrick Geraghty\, Chief Executive Officer\, GuideWell and Florida Blue 2:10 p.m. Peter B. Bach\, MD\, MAPP\, Director\, Center for Health Policy and Outcomes\, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center \n\n\n2:30 p.m. Question & Answer Session \n\n\n2:45 p.m. Adjourn URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/reimagining-health-care-in-america/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155506Z CREATED:20231103T173243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155506Z UID:26448-1525914000-1525914000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Perspectives on the 2018 HHS Drug Pricing Guidance DESCRIPTION:Next week\, President Trump is scheduled to deliver a speech on drug pricing that will coincide with the release of a request for information (RFI) from the Department of Health and Human Services. This exclusive reporter briefing will feature a representative from the Administration\, followed by a panel of industry leaders and stakeholders responding to new drug pricing guidance. \n\n\nKristin Bass\, M.B.A.\, Senior Vice President\, Policy and Federal Affairs\, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association \n\n\nLori Reilly\, J.D.\, Executive Vice President\, Policy\, Research\, & Membership\, PhRMA  \n\n\nJustine Handelman\, Senior Vice President\, Office of Policy and Representation\, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association \n\n\nRodney Whitlock\, M.A.\, Ph.D.\, Consultant for the Campaign for Sustainable Rx Pricing and Vice President\, Health Policy\, ML Strategies  \n\n\nModerator: Mary Ella Payne\, R.N.\, M.S.P.H.\, Acting President and Chief Executive Officer\, Alliance for Health Policy \n\n\nThursday\, May 109-10:30 a.m. (Refreshments and breakfast served at 8:30 a.m.)  \nHOW TO PARTICIPATE\nRemember that this briefing is on the record. \nThis event is only for credentialed members of the press. \nYou will need to check in with security to enter the building. Please bring your press credentials. \nRegistration will speed your access to the building\, please register by 6 p.m. EST on May 9 to ensure availability of event materials. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nAPCO WorldwidePlease use the entrance at 12th & E St.1299 Pennsylvania Avenue\, NWWashington\, D.C. \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/perspectives-on-the-2018-hhs-drug-pricing-guidance/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR