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:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170301T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170301T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155732Z CREATED:20231103T170125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155732Z UID:26311-1488330000-1488330000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:First Focus Poverty & Child Development Briefing DESCRIPTION:Child advocacy group First Focus holds a briefing to discuss on child and intergenerational poverty. \nThe Washington. D.C.\, briefing\, co-hosted along with The National Prevention Science Coalition to Improve Lives (NPSC)\, and Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center at Pennsylvania State University\, will give an overview of this issue as well as address “interventions\, strategies\, and policies to prevent or reduce childhood poverty.” \nSpeakers include Partnership for America’s Children Network Director Deborah Stein and First Focus President Bruce Lesley as well as experts from University of South Carolina’s Parenting & Family Research Center and Brigham Young University’s Department of Sociology. \nThe event will be held at the American Psychological Association. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/first-focus-poverty-child-development-briefing/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170301T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170301T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155733Z CREATED:20231103T170124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155733Z UID:26308-1488330000-1488330000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Philanthropy's Response to Our Nation's High Stakes Budget and Tax Debates DESCRIPTION:The Grantmakers Income Security Taskforce (GIST) invites you to attend Philanthropy’s Response to Our Nation’s High Stakes Budget and Tax Debates: 14th Annual Briefing  and Strategy Discussion for Grantmakers on March 1\, 2017 in Washington\, D.C.  This meeting is free of charge and open to foundation representatives and philanthropic advisors only. \nPlease join us for a funders conversation about why federal budget and tax work matters to national\, state and local funders.  Network with colleagues and learn about and discuss pressing political developments\, federal and state budget and tax issues\, and emerging advocacy and communications strategies for protecting programs and policies that support low-income families\, workers and communities. \nMeeting sessions will include: \n•New President\, New Administration\, New Priorities – Implications for us as a nation and for social policy \n•Federal Policy\, Budget and Revenue Outlook – What’s in store during the 115th Congress? \n•A Focus on the States – Areas of opportunity and frontlines of change •Meeting the Challenges Ahead Together – Two breakout sessions will be offered to explore organizing and engagement and communications and messaging strategies for addressing upcoming federal\, state and local battles. \nFollowed by a dinner program (5:30-8 p.m.): \nA Round Table Discussion on the Condition of America’s Working Class (Location: Acadiana\, 901 New York Avenue\, Washington\, DC) Please note there is a $40 fee to attend the program to help defray the costs of the dinner. Guest speakers include Tamara Draut\, Vice President of Policy and Research\, Demos and author of Sleeping Giant: How The New Working Class will Transform America and  Tamar Jacoby\, President & CEO\, Opportunity America and former journalist and author. \nSee detailed agenda here. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/philanthropys-response-to-our-nations-high-stakes-budget-and-tax-debates/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170223T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170223T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155734Z CREATED:20231103T170120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155734Z UID:26304-1487811600-1487811600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Using Veterans’ Stories to Promote Health Equity and Reduce Disparities DESCRIPTION:The Veterans Administration’s Office of Health Equity hosts an online panel  to discuss how using veterans’ health stories can help other veterans\, clinicians and others to understand the health disparities among vulnerable veterans. \nDr. Uchenna Uchendu\, the office’s Officer of Health Equity and Dr. Thomas Houston of the Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research in Bedford\, Mass.\, present. \nClick here to register for the event\, which runs from 3–4 p.m ET. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/using-veteransae-stories-to-promote-health-equity-and-reduce-disparities/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170219T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170223T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155734Z CREATED:20231025T161934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155734Z UID:24197-1487466000-1487811600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2017 HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This conference brings together 40\,000 health IT professionals\, clinicians\, executives and vendors from around the world. Exceptional education\, world-class speakers\, cutting-edge health IT products and powerful networking are hallmarks of this industry-leading conference. \nConference topics include: \n\n\nCybersecurity \n\n\nConnected health’s technical\, workflow and adoption challenges \n\n\nInteroperability \n\n\nCare coordination \n\n\nHealth IT public policy \n\n\nMedia registration and information is available here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2017-himss-annual-conference-exhibition/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170216T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170216T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155735Z CREATED:20231103T170024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155735Z UID:26295-1487206800-1487206800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Is aging a disease\, and should we treat it as such? DESCRIPTION:Resources\n\n\n\nRecorded webcast \n\n\nSpeaker’s presentation (PDF) \n\n\nArthur Caplan\, Ph.D.\, can be contacted at Arthur.Caplan@nyumc.org or @ArthurCaplan \n\n\nAHCJ core topic: Aging \n\n\nAging news from Covering Health \n\n\nCovering the anti-aging movement \n\n\nCan we cure aging? Scientists disagree \n\n\nTreat aging\, not the diseases of aging\, says geneticist \n\n\nAging is not a disease: Implications for intervention \n\n\nOpinion: Aging just another disease \n\n\n\n\nRecorded Feb. 16\nWriting in the newly released “Handbook of the Philosophy of Medicine\,” medical ethicist Arthur Caplan\, Ph.D.\, head of the ethics program in the Global Institute for Public Health at New York University\, contends that there is nothing natural about aging and that it serves no purpose. \nFurther\, he says age-related changes are manifestly dysfunctional – no less so than any other disease. Others have argued that interfering with aging will lead to terrible consequences. How should science and medicine respond? \nCaplan will explore these and related ethical conundrums with moderator Liz Seegert and take questions in a webcast on Feb. 16 at 1 p.m ET. \nHow to participate\nClick here\, choose the “Enter as a Guest” option\, type in your name and click on the “Enter Room” option.  \n \n\nArthur Caplan \n\n\nLiz Seegert URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/is-aging-a-disease-and-should-we-treat-it-as-such/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155736Z CREATED:20231103T170123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155736Z UID:26307-1487120400-1487120400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:CityHealth ratings of 40 US cities to be released DESCRIPTION:CityHealth rates how the nation’s top 40 cities fare when it comes to policies that have a tremendous impact on people’s health\, well-being\, and quality of life. \nThe ratings will be announced on Feb. 15 and are the culmination of a two-year assessment. CityHealth awarded the 40 most populous cities gold\, silver\, bronze\, or no medal based on the number and strength of their policies in nine areas as well as overall (spoiler alert: only five cities earned an overall gold\, six silver\, and eight bronze – more than half don’t have strong enough policies to warrant an overall medal). \nThe policies CityHealth assessed include: \n\n\nPaid sick days \n\n\nUniversal\, high-quality pre-kindergarten \n\n\nAffordable housing through inclusionary zoning \n\n\nComplete streets \n\n\nAlcohol sales zoning \n\n\nTobacco 21 \n\n\nSmoke-free\, clean indoor air \n\n\nFood safety and restaurant inspection ratings \n\n\nHealthy food procurement \n\n\nContact: Avalon Swindell Jones\, avalon@prcollaborative.com | 202.339.9598 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cityhealth-ratings-of-40-us-cities-to-be-released/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155737Z CREATED:20231103T170120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155737Z UID:26303-1487120400-1487120400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Role of Public Health in Complete Streets DESCRIPTION:The American Public Health Association hosts “The Role of Public Health in Complete Streets\,” an event to discuss the connection between public health and its xxx project\, known as Complete Streets. It will also address how health and transportation officials can work together” to create streets that are safe and convenient for a variety of active transportation choices.” \nThe one-hour webinar starts at 1 p.m. ET. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-role-of-public-health-in-complete-streets/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155738Z CREATED:20231103T170023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155738Z UID:26293-1487120400-1487120400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Tackling the price of prescription drugs DESCRIPTION:Speakers:  \n\n\nSarah Emond\, executive vice president\, Institute for Clinical and Economic Review \n\n\nDr. Peter Bach\, director\, Center for Health Policy and Outcomes\, Memorial Sloan Kettering    \n\n\nFeb. 15\, 6-8 p.m. \nNew York State Health Foundation1385 Broadway\, at 38th Street \nRefreshments will be provided \nPlease RSVP to Trudy Lieberman at trudy.lieberman@gmail.com. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/tackling-the-price-of-prescription-drugs/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170208T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155738Z CREATED:20231025T161934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155738Z UID:24196-1486429200-1486515600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Digital Health NeuroTech Silicon Valley DESCRIPTION:Digital tools and data analysis have already transformed the way health is monitored\, diagnosed\, predicted\, and improved. The ApplySci faculty will lead interactive discussions on topics including AI in healthcare\, novel sensors\, digital pharma companions\, brain computer interfaces\, robotics\, breakthrough surgical and diagnostic techniques\, and meaningful data analysis for health and wellness. \nAmong the topics: \n\n\nPut digital health tools into practice and using them to benefit all\, irrespective of wealth or location. \n\n\nReplacing the stigmas of mental illness with compassionate solutions. \n\n\nManaging chronic disease for a prolonged\, active existence. \n\n\nMaking medical treatment more humane\, efficient and effective. \n\n\nEnabling healthier pregnancies\, and the safe monitoring of babies and children’s wellness. \n\n\nAllowing seniors to age in place with dignity. \n\n\nCreating elite athletes through body and brain feedback\, monitoring and stimulation. \n\n\nLearn more here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/digital-health-neurotech-silicon-valley/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155739Z CREATED:20231103T170113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155739Z UID:26298-1486429200-1486429200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Resistance and Resiliency: Journalism in the Misinformation Age DESCRIPTION:Our country is confronting an unprecedented assault on basic facts by powerful forces in government\, industry and the internet. This is happening at a time when journalism continues to suffocate from a lack of innovation and investment. To reverse this decline\, in our nation and in the news\, we will explore ways to aggressively accelerate the evolution of our 4th estate at a time is it needed more than ever. \nJoin us as we host a real-time strategy session with attendees aimed at addressing the challenges facing the nation in a time when journalism is under assault. This session will surface new ideas and critical questions from attendees; come with your thoughts and ideas! Our staff will address and integrate them into responses that consider the political realities we confront in our work. \nTuesday\, Feb. 7; 4:30-5:15pm \nCenter for Investigative Reporting1400 65th St. 200Emeryville\, CA 94608 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/resistance-and-resiliency-journalism-in-the-misinformation-age/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170206T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170206T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155740Z CREATED:20231103T170119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155740Z UID:26302-1486342800-1486342800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Emptying the ”˜new asylums’ DESCRIPTION:The American Enterprise Institute hosts a panel event to discuss the rising number of mentally ill people in U.S. prisons. The event\, “Emptying the ‘new asylums’: A model for moving mentally ill inmates out of jail\,” will look at what is driving the increase as well as efforts to address the issue. \nParticipants include: Pete Earley\, author; Doris A. Fuller\, Treatment Advocacy Center; Steve Leifman\, Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division; Kristin Lich\, University of North Carolina Michael Rezendes\, The Boston Globe; and Sally Satel\, AEI. \nRSVP  to attend the event\, held from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at AEI’s Washington office\, or view it online here. Contact:  Clayton.hale@aei.org\, 202.862.5920. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/emptying-the-ae%cb%9cnew-asylumsae/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170201T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170201T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155741Z CREATED:20231103T170113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155741Z UID:26297-1485910800-1485910800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health insurance markets during a time of change: The nuts & bolts DESCRIPTION:A repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act is on the agenda for Congress in 2017\, and while Americans remain divided on which policy proposals they favor\, there is shared concern about rising premiums and deductibles for those covered by private insurance. \nThis webinar will present an overview of the individual and employer-based insurance markets before and after the ACA\, and it will will look ahead at the choices both insurers and consumers must make for 2018 and beyond. Our panelists will discuss the factors affecting insurer participation in the next marketplace open enrollment\, and the possible impact of proposals like high-risk pools\, new tax credits and changes to the tax treatment of employee benefits. We will also discuss how much latitude will states have to put forth their own proposals to increase coverage and access\, plus key considerations for journalists covering news developments at the federal\, state and local level. \nThe webinar has concluded but you can watch it below. Speaker materials are available below the video. \n Your browser does not support the video tag. \n\n\nLinda Blumberg\, senior fellow\, Urban Institute | Presentation \n\n\nChristopher Holt\, director of health care policy\, American Action Forum | Presentation \n\n\nBrian Webb\, assistant director\, health policy and legislation\, National Association of Insurance Commissioners | Presentation \n\n\nMary Agnes Carey\, senior correspondent\, Kaiser Health News | Presentation \n\n\nMark Zdechlik\, reporter\, Minnesota Public Radio | Presentation \n\n\nModerator: Karl Eisenhower\, Alliance for Health Reform \n\n\nSource List | Materials List \n\n\nThis webinar is a collaboration between the Alliance for Health Reform and the Association of Health Care Journalists. It is supported by the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-insurance-markets-during-a-time-of-change-the-nuts-bolts/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170201T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170201T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155742Z CREATED:20231103T170021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155742Z UID:26290-1485910800-1485910800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:CityHealth ratings set for release DESCRIPTION:CityHealth\, a project of the de Beaumont Foundation\, will release its first round of city policy ratings\, a culmination of a two-year study of best policy practices with its roots in evidence and its eyes on change. In December\, CityHealth announced its new package of nine proven\, attainable policies that will help millions of people live longer\, better lives in vibrant\, prosperous communities. \nCityHealth will score cities on the number and strength of the nine policies identified by a panel of experts. Each of the examined cities will be assigned a medal status – Gold\, Silver\, Bronze\, or none based on that evaluation. \nThe nine policy solutions are:  \nEmployment benefits: Earned sick leave policies require employers to provide paid leave to workers for their own\, and sometimes their family members’ illness. Earned sick leave protects peoples’ jobs and economic security\, keeps adults and kids healthy and prevents the spread of disease. \nEducation: Universal\, high-quality pre-kindergarten helps ensure that young children are better prepared to enter Kindergarten ready to learn. Among its many benefits\, high quality pre-k has been shown to boost high school graduation rates\, reduce referrals to special education and help kids get screened for health concerns.  \nAffordable housing: Inclusionary zoning policies set aside a percentage of affordable apartments or condos in newly built developments. These policies help people afford to live and work in their communities\, boosting their economic security and quality of life. \nActive living/transportation: Complete streets policies help make sure city residents can travel safely throughout their community—whether they go by foot\, bike\, public transit or car. \nPublic safety: Zoning regulations on alcohol outlet density help control the number of places in a neighborhood that sell alcohol. Extensive evidence links alcohol use to crime and violence\, from homicide to rape to car accidents—and the more places that sell alcohol in a neighborhood\, the higher likelihood of these incidents. \nTobacco control: Tobacco 21 policies set the minimum age to purchase tobacco products at 21. By curbing tobacco use among young adults\, these policies have been shown to decrease the number of people who start — and continue — smoking. \nEnvironment: Comprehensive smoking bans keep tobacco out of workplaces\, restaurants\, bars\, and other places where people gather. They help curb the number of people who use tobacco\, and dramatically cut exposure to toxic secondhand smoke. \nFood Safety: Restaurant grading policies require all restaurants to publicly display the results of their food inspections. When done right\, they help prevent the spread of foodborne illness and costly outbreaks. \nNutrition: Healthy procurement policies set smart nutrition standards for all foods served and sold on city property\, from vending machines\, concessions and cafeterias to city-run nursing homes and jails. They make sure healthy options are available\, whether people are eating some or all of their food on city property.  \nThe 40 cities by population size that CityHealth will score and for which ratings will be announced in February\, include: \n\n\nNew York City\n\n\nLos Angeles\n\n\nChicago\n\n\nHouston\n\n\nPhiladelphia\n\n\nPhoenix\n\n\nSan Antonio\n\n\nSan Diego\n\n\nDallas\n\n\nSan Jose\n\n\nAustin\n\n\nJacksonville\n\n\nSan Francisco\n\n\nIndianapolis\n\n\nColumbus\n\n\nFort Worth\n\n\nCharlotte\n\n\nSeattle\n\n\nDenver\n\n\nEl Paso\n\n\nDetroit\n\n\nWashington\, DC\n\n\nBoston\n\n\nMemphis\n\n\nNashville\n\n\nPortland\, OR\n\n\nOklahoma City\n\n\nLas Vegas\n\n\nBaltimore\n\n\nLouisville\n\n\nMilwaukee\n\n\nAlbuquerque\n\n\nTucson\n\n\nFresno\n\n\nSacramento\n\n\nKansas City\n\n\nLong Beach\n\n\nMesa\n\n\nAtlanta\n\n\nVirginia Beach\n\n\nCityHealth\, an initiative of the de Beaumont Foundation\, provides leaders with a package of proven\, attainable policy solutions that will help millions of people live longer\, better lives in vibrant\, prosperous communities. CityHealth will regularly evaluate cities on the number and strength of the policies they put into place. \nThe de Beaumont Foundation is dedicated to improving the capacity and performance of US public health system\, and to equipping public health agencies to thrive in a transforming health landscape. In so doing\, we aspire to improve the health of the populations of the communities they serve across the US. \nLearn more at www.cityhealth.org. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cityhealth-ratings-set-for-release/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170131T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170131T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155742Z CREATED:20231103T170114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155742Z UID:26299-1485824400-1485824400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Open Executive Session to Consider the Nomination of Thomas Price to be Secretary of Health and Huma DESCRIPTION:At 10 a.m. ET\, on Jan. 31\, the Senate Finance Committee will vote on sending the nomination of Rep. Tom Price to be HHS Secretary to the full Senate. Watch video here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/open-executive-session-to-consider-the-nomination-of-thomas-price-to-be-secretary-of-health-and-huma/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170131T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170131T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155743Z CREATED:20231103T165846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155743Z UID:26269-1485824400-1485824400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Last day of ACA open enrollment DESCRIPTION:Last day of ACA open enrollment for the 2017 year.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/last-day-of-aca-open-enrollment/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170130T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170131T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155744Z CREATED:20231025T161931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155744Z UID:24193-1485738000-1485824400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Academy Health National Health Policy Conference DESCRIPTION:Leading health care decision makers and policy experts come together to discuss health care’s critical issues and policy priorities\, with the latest evidence and examples from science and practice. \nWebsite URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/academy-health-national-health-policy-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170125T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170125T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155744Z CREATED:20231103T170025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155744Z UID:26296-1485306000-1485306000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Web Briefing for Journalists: Repealing and Replacing Obamacare DESCRIPTION:With passage of budget resolutions in the House and Senate\, Congressional efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act are underway. Key issues for Republicans in Congress and the Trump Administration have emerged around how quickly to move forward with partial repeal of the ACA through a budget reconciliation measure and whether replacement proposals should be considered simultaneous with a repeal debate. A variety of Congressional repeal proposals have been floated – including one by Rep. Tom Price\, President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services — but none have yet come up for a vote. \nOn Jan. 25 at 12:30 p.m. ET\, the Kaiser Family Foundation will host a web briefing for journalists to answer questions and sort through possible scenarios for repealing and replacing the ACA\, including implications for coverage\, the insurance market\, the Medicaid program\, and women’s health. \n\n\nLarry Levitt\, senior vice president for special initiatives and co-executive director of the Foundation’s Program for the Study of Health Reform and Private Insurance \n\n\nUsha Ranji\, the Foundation’s associate director for women’s health policy \n\n\nDiane Rowland\, the Foundation’s executive vice president \n\n\nRakesh Singh\, the Foundation’s vice president for communications\, will moderate. \n\n\n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/web-briefing-for-journalists-repealing-and-replacing-obamacare/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170122T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170125T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155745Z CREATED:20231025T161931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155745Z UID:24192-1485046800-1485306000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Biology of Aging: Advances in Therapeutic Approaches to Extend Healthspan DESCRIPTION:Scripps Florida Symposium session topics to include drug screening\, anti-geronic factors\, senotherapeutics\, genetic identification of drug targets\, molecular targets for drug development\, stem cells and clinical trials. \nWebsite \nContact: Kim McLaughlin\, 561-228-2188\, mtginfo@scripps.edu URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/biology-of-aging-advances-in-therapeutic-approaches-to-extend-healthspan/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170118T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170118T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155746Z CREATED:20231103T170024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155746Z UID:26294-1484701200-1484701200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Full Committee Hearing: Nomination of Tom Price to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services DESCRIPTION:At 10 a.m. ET\, the Senate Health\, Education\, Labor and Pensions Committee holds a hearing on the nomination of Rep. Tom Price to be HHS Secretary. \n430 Dirksen Senate Office Building\, Washington\, D.C. \nLive webcast here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/full-committee-hearing-nomination-of-tom-price-to-serve-as-secretary-of-health-and-human-services/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170114T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170115T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155747Z CREATED:20231025T161930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155747Z UID:24191-1484355600-1484442000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:15th Annual Mild Cognitive Impairment Symposium\, Special Topic Workshop & Alzheimer's Public Forum DESCRIPTION:Experts in the fields of neurology\, psychiatry\, geriatrics\, neuropsychology\, radiology\, epidemiology\, pathology and molecular biology. Each session will be followed by an extended discussion period\, allowing active audience participation to promote a better understanding of the issues.  \nContact: Conference secretariat 224-938-9523   \nWebsite URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/15th-annual-mild-cognitive-impairment-symposium-special-topic-workshop-alzheimers-public-forum/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170113T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170113T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155747Z CREATED:20231103T165930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155747Z UID:26286-1484269200-1484269200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health 2.0 WinterTech: Focusing on Digital Health Investing DESCRIPTION:Tech companies\, investors\, entrepreneurs\, policy makers\, and more come together to discuss investing in the health tech landscape.  \nOn the agenda: \n\n\nNew Clinical Tools and Platforms \n\n\nInvesting in Digital Health \n\n\nThe VC and her CEO \n\n\nWill Artificial Intelligence change healthcare? \n\n\nKeynote: Jonathan Bush of athenahealth \n\n\nThe Convergence of Life Sciences and Health Tech \n\n\nOne-on-one with Bryan Roberts: The Original Digital Health VC \n\n\nThe New Consumer Health Ecosystem \n\n\nVisit this site for more information. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-2-0-wintertech-focusing-on-digital-health-investing/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170110T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170110T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155748Z CREATED:20231103T170022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155748Z UID:26291-1484010000-1484010000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Breakthroughs in Healthcare Diversity Symposium: Creating Patient\, Clinician\, & Technology Networks DESCRIPTION:The Breakthroughs in Healthcare Diversity Symposium\, held by the Center for Healthcare Innovation\, is a leading collaborative symposium for patients\, patient groups\, clinicians\, researchers\, technologists\, healthcare and life science executives\, and diversity and inclusion advocates to discuss diversity and inclusion in healthcare. \nVisit chisite.org/education/breakthroughs-healthcare-diversity for a detailed description. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/breakthroughs-in-healthcare-diversity-symposium-creating-patient-clinician-technology-networks/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170109T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170111T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155749Z CREATED:20231025T161932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155749Z UID:24195-1483923600-1484096400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Dental Infection Control Boot Camp 2017 DESCRIPTION:This annual event\, organized by the nonprofit interdisciplinary Organization for Safety\, Asepsis and Prevention is aimed at helping oral health professionals stay up to date on infection-control practices and provide safe care in settings ranging from private offices to public health clinics and free events. The program features national and international experts in infection prevention and safety. \nFor more information see this link. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/dental-infection-control-boot-camp-2017/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170101T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170101T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155750Z CREATED:20231103T165846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155750Z UID:26268-1483232400-1483232400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:First day of ACA coverage DESCRIPTION:First day of the 2017 ACA plan year. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/first-day-of-aca-coverage/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170101T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170101T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155751Z CREATED:20231103T165350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155751Z UID:26229-1483232400-1483232400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:MACRA reporting requirements begin DESCRIPTION:January 1\, 2017: Reporting requirements begin\, with reporting from this year setting the basis of the 2019 payment adjustment \nRead more about covering MACRA here and here. \nThe CMS has a timeline for MACRA implementation. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/macra-reporting-requirements-begin/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161216T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161216T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155751Z CREATED:20231103T170023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155751Z UID:26292-1481850000-1481850000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:After the Election: What Will the Trump Administration Mean for Healthcare? DESCRIPTION:Dec. 16\, 2-3 p.m. ET \nConsumer Union’s Healthcare Value Hub will host a discussion on the president-elect’s health care plan\, a likely timetable\, and potential barriers to enactment and implementation. \nThe speakers will be: \n\n\nSabrina Corlette\, senior research professor\, Georgetown Center on Health Insurance Reform \n\n\nTim Jost\, professor\, Washington and Lee University School of Law \n\n\nEdwin Park\, vice president for health policy\, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities \n\n\nLynn Quincy\, director of Consumer Union’s Healthcare Value Hub\, will moderate. Click here to register. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/after-the-election-what-will-the-trump-administration-mean-for-healthcare/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161215T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161215T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155752Z CREATED:20231103T165846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155752Z UID:26267-1481763600-1481763600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:End of ACA open enrollment DESCRIPTION:Last day to enroll in or change ACA plans to be covered starting Jan. 1\, 2017. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/end-of-aca-open-enrollment/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161214T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161214T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155753Z CREATED:20231103T170020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155753Z UID:26287-1481677200-1481677200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:DC Chapter Holiday party DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the Association of Health Care Journalists’ DC Chapter Holiday party and networking gathering!  \nNo formal program – RSVP here to this invitation. If you would like to bring something\, let us know what.   \nWednesday\, Dec. 14 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. \nMorning Consult: 729 15th St. N.W. Floor 1 Washington\, DC 20037 \nAll journalists interested in health care reporting are welcome\, and we’ll be inviting some special guests who have helped many of us over the course of the year.  \nWe’d like to extend a very special thanks to Morning Consult for agreeing to host the event! \nSincerely\, \nTina Reed\, Erin Mershon and Kimberly LeonardAHCJ DC Chapter Co-Chairs  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/dc-chapter-holiday-party/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161213T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161214T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155754Z CREATED:20231025T161931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155754Z UID:24194-1481590800-1481677200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Mayors examine issues of homelessness and hunger in America DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Conference of Mayors and National Alliance to End Homelessness to Release 2016 Hunger and Homelessness Survey \nThe U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will release its Annual 2016 Hunger and Homelessness Report on Dec. 14 at 11 am (EST) featuring results from 39 cities from across the country. \nThis year\, the Conference is working in conjunction with the National Alliance to End Homelessness\, a leading voice on homelessness research in the nation. Using the Alliance’s expertise\, this year’s mayors report is able\, for the first time\, to present a snapshot of homelessness in U.S. cities as well as compare trends in homelessness between cities and the nation as a whole. \nThe report includes results from a broad array of America’s major urban centers (listed below)\, and underscores the fact that despite the economic recovery\, the majority of study cities in 2016 had rates of homelessness higher than the national rate of homelessness. Survey results also show a small increase in requests for emergency food assistance in the participating cities. \nFor more than a quarter century\, The Conference of Mayors has reported annually on the status of hunger and homelessness in our nation’s cities\, as well as highlighted innovative city-based programs offered to help those needing emergency assistance in cities and their metropolitan areas. \nAn advanced embargoed copy of the report and release will be available at www.usmayors.org the evening of Dec. 13. \nNational conference call to release the USCM 2016 hunger and homelessness report Call-In Number: 888-713-3594 | Passcode: 2651573 \nContact: Elena Temple 202-861-6719 | etemple@usmayors.org \n2016 cities: \n\n\nAlbuquerque\, NM \n\n\nAlexandria VA \n\n\nAugusta GA \n\n\nAustin\, TX \n\n\nBaltimore\, MD \n\n\nCambridge\, MA \n\n\nCharleston\, SC \n\n\nCharlotte\, NC \n\n\nChicago\, IL \n\n\nCleveland\, OH \n\n\nDallas\, TX \n\n\nDes Moines\, IA \n\n\nDetroit\, MI \n\n\nDistrict of Columbia \n\n\nDurham\, NC \n\n\nEl Paso\, TX \n\n\nGresham OR \n\n\nIndianapolis\, IN \n\n\nLincoln\, NE \n\n\nLong Beach\, CA \n\n\nLos Angeles\, CA \n\n\nLouisville\, KY \n\n\nNashville\, TN \n\n\nNorfolk\, VA \n\n\nOklahoma City\, OK \n\n\nPasadena\, CA \n\n\nPhiladelphia\, PA \n\n\nPortland\, ME \n\n\nPortland OR \n\n\nProvidence\, RI \n\n\nSalt Lake City\, UT \n\n\nSan Antonio\, TX \n\n\nSan Francisco\, CA \n\n\nSanta Barbara\, CA \n\n\nSeattle\, WA \n\n\nSt. Louis\, MO \n\n\nSt. Paul\, MN \n\n\nWashington\, DC \n\n\nWichita\,KS \n\n\nThe U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30\,000 or more. There are 1\,295 such cities in the country today\, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official\, the mayor. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/usmayors\, or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/usmayors. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/mayors-examine-issues-of-homelessness-and-hunger-in-america/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161213T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161213T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155755Z CREATED:20231103T170021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155755Z UID:26289-1481590800-1481590800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Institute on Drug Abuse to discuss results of 2016 Monitoring the Future Survey DESCRIPTION:The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) holds a teleconference to discuss findings from its 2016 Monitoring the Future survey conducted by the University of Michigan. The annual survey examines drug use and attitudes among eighth\, 10th\, and 12th-grade students. For more details\, contact the NIDA press office at 301-443-6245 or media@nida.nih.gov or visit NIDA’s webpage here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-institute-on-drug-abuse-to-discuss-results-of-2016-monitoring-the-future-survey/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR