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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160926T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160926T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161233Z CREATED:20231103T165806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161233Z UID:26259-1474851600-1474851600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Covering the Opioid Crisis DESCRIPTION:The Poynter Institute’s Al Tompkins leads a one-day workshop on “Covering the Opioid Crisis” at the National Press Club in Washington. \nBaltimore City Health Commissioner Leana Wen and CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Director Debra Houry are among the confirmed speakers. \nThe event is sponsored by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and the National Press Club Journalism Institute. Journalists can register for the all-day event\, including a luncheon panel\, or just the luncheon discussion. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-the-opioid-crisis/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160926T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160926T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161234Z CREATED:20231103T165710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161234Z UID:26253-1474851600-1474851600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:NAM Initiative: Vital Directions for Health & Health Care DESCRIPTION:The U.S. health care system has undergone tremendous transformation in just the past few years.  The next administration will continue to face many challenges in meeting increasing demands on the health care system while controlling costs\, eliminating disparities in access and care\, and incorporating rapidly advancing new technologies and treatments\, to name a few. \nTo provide guidance on priorities for health and health care to the incoming administration and other health care leaders and policymakers\, the National Academy of Medicine has launched a new initiative\, Vital Directions for Health and Health Care.  \nAs part of the initiative\, an 18-member steering committee has commissioned a collection of expert discussion papers by more than 100 leading researchers\, scientists\, and policymakers on priority focus areas in three categories: better health and well-being\, high-value health care\, and strong science and technology.  The papers will be discussed at a Sept. 26 public symposium in Washington\, D.C.\, which will inform the steering committee’s final publication\, expected later this year. \nJoin the conversation on Twitter using #NAMVitalDx \nDiscussion papers — Advance copies of the discussion papers will be available to reporters only beginning noon EDT on Wednesday\, Sept. 14. The papers are embargoed and not for public release before noon EDT Monday\, Sept. 19.  \nSymposium – The symposium will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT on Monday\, Sept. 26 at the National Academy of Sciences building\, 2101 Constitution Ave.\, N.W. Washington\, D.C. The agenda is available here. \nTo obtain an embargoed copy of the papers or to register to attend the Sept. 26 symposium\, reporters should contact the Office of News and Public Information; tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu.  Those who cannot attend the symposium in person can watch a live webcast here.  \nThe topics covered include:  \n\n\n\nSystems Strategies for Better Health Throughout the Life Course \n\n\nAddressing Health Disparities and Social Determinants of Health \n\n\nPreparing for Better Health and Health Care for an Aging Population \n\n\nImproving Physical Activity\, Nutrition\, and Other Prevention Programs \n\n\nImproving Access to Effective Care for People Who Have Mental-Health and Substance-Use Disorders \n\n\nAdvancing the Health of Communities and Populations \n\n\n\n\nBenefit Design to Promote Effective\, Efficient\, and Affordable Care \n\n\nPayment Reform for Better Value and Medical Innovation \n\n\nCompetencies and Tools to Shift Payments from Volume to Value \n\n\nTailoring Complex Care Management\, Coordination\, and Integration \n\n\nRealizing the Full Potential of Precision Medicine in Health and Health Care \n\n\nFostering Transparency in Outcomes\, Quality\, Safety\, and Costs \n\n\nDemocratization of Health Care \n\n\nWorkforce for 21st Century Health and Health Care \n\n\n\n\nInformation Technology Interoperability and Use for Better Care and Evidence \n\n\nData Acquisition\, Curation\, and Use for a Continuously Learning Health System \n\n\nInnovation in Development\, Regulatory Review\, and Use of Clinical Advances \n\n\nTargeted Research: Case Example Directed to Brain Disorders \n\n\nTraining the Workforce for 21st Century Science \n\n\n\nMedia inquires: Contact Molly Galvin at mgalvin@nas.edu URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nam-initiative-vital-directions-for-health-health-care/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160925T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161001T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161235Z CREATED:20231025T161910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161235Z UID:24166-1474765200-1475283600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Active Aging Week DESCRIPTION:Led by the International Council on Active Aging\, Active Aging Week celebrates aging and active living. Each year event organizers engage participants in wellness activities in a safe\, friendly and fun atmosphere. \nAlong with 180 broadcast features on the week’s events\, more than 483 articles appeared in the press in the United States and Canada during Active Aging Week 2015\, driving 151 million media impressions\, according to a media tracking service. Take a look at the 2015 stories for some ideas for your coverage of the aging community. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/active-aging-week/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160925T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160928T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161236Z CREATED:20231025T161916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161236Z UID:24174-1474765200-1475024400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health 2.0’s 10th Annual Fall Conference DESCRIPTION:Hear the latest trends shaping the health care industry from more than 150 thought leaders and experts at the Health 2.0 10th Annual Fall Conference. \nWatch hundreds of live product demos throughout the conference and get a first glance at companies developing new cutting-edge technologies across health care and wellness\, ranging from chronic diagnosis and geo-analytics to financial management. \nAmong the topics on the agenda: \n\n\nKeynote: Harvey Fineberg\, former president of the Institute of Medicine and president of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation \n\n\nKeynote: Vindell Washington\, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology\, will give an overview of the progress\, and the future vision of\, Health Information Technology at the ONC \n\n\nKeynote: Ian Morrison\, internationally known author\, consultant and futurist\, will share his latest insights into the future of health care  \n\n\nKeynote: Karen DeSalvo\, Acting Assistant Secretary for Health in the US Department of Health and Human Services\, will speak on how the HHS is helping to build a better health care system by driving innovation \n\n\nResources and tools available for patients as they navigate from diagnosis to long-term care. \n\n\nThe evolving global investment landscape for sleep technologies as well as the technologies that are breaking new ground in sleep. \n\n\nDesigning Interventions for Health Behavior Change \n\n\nThe Intersection of Technology and Public Health for Stronger Communities \n\n\nDiversity in Health Technology \n\n\nTechnology for healthy choices \n\n\nNew Approaches to Deliver\, Access and Pay for Care \n\n\nJames Madara\, M.D.\, the CEO of the American Medical Association on the role of tech in doctors’ offices and in our lives\, and what the Health 2.0 community needs to do to improve \n\n\nInnovations in depression care \n\n\nMedicaid as a Market – Bringing Innovative Solutions to the Safety Net \n\n\nThe Care Continuum: Innovative Solutions for Ongoing Care \n\n\nWhat Employers Want From Health Tech Companies \n\n\nThe New Landscape for Digital Diagnosis and Remote Care \n\n\nChronic disease management \n\n\nMessaging and Telehealth: Platforms for Patient-Provider Communication \n\n\nCaregiving Technologies for the Elderly \n\n\nMedication Management and Adherence \n\n\nThe Future of Genomics and Personalized Medicine \n\n\n \nApply for a press pass here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-2-0aes-10th-annual-fall-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160923T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160923T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161636Z CREATED:20231103T165805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161636Z UID:26258-1474592400-1474592400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Forum on Maine Housing\, Health DESCRIPTION:The Bipartisan Policy Center holds a forum in South Portland\, Maine to discuss the connection between health and housing in the northeastern U.S. state. \nU.S. Senator Angus King\, an independent\, is a confirmed speaker at the half-day event. Representatives from AARP\, Yale School of Medicine\, Harvard University\, among others\, will also speak. To attend\, RSVP here.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/forum-on-maine-housing-health/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160923T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160923T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161638Z CREATED:20231103T165612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161638Z UID:26242-1474592400-1474592400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:12th Annual National Conference on HIV/AIDS and Aging DESCRIPTION:The 12th Annual National Conference on HIV/AIDS and Aging \nIn collaboration with the New England AIDS Education & Training Center\, the New England Association on HIV over Fifty\, this conference will feature talks on HIV/HCV co-infections\, unique care concerns for aging populations\, and current pharmacological advancements in the field. Contact: aidsed@neaetc.org URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/12th-annual-national-conference-on-hiv-aids-and-aging/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160922T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160922T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161639Z CREATED:20231103T165712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161639Z UID:26256-1474506000-1474506000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Pain Management and Prescription Opioid-Related Harms DESCRIPTION:The National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine committee examining the state of the science on prescription opioid abuse and misuse since the 2011 study\, “Relieving Pain in America: A Blueprint for Transforming Prevention\, Care\, Education\, and Research\,“ will hold a public workshop on Sept. 22.  The workshop will feature discussions on the evidence on pain research\, care\, and education; trends in consequences of prescription opioids; and interventions to reduce opioid-related harms. There also will be a public comment session.  \nAn agenda for the workshop is available here.  Follow the conversation on Twitter using #NASEMopioidstudy. \n The workshop will be held on Thursday\, Sept. 22\, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT in the auditorium of the National Academy of Sciences building\, 2101 Constitution Ave. N.W.\, Washington\, D.C. \nReporters who wish to attend should register in advance with the Office of News and Public Information; tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu.  Those who cannot attend in person may watch a live webcast.   \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/pain-management-and-prescription-opioid-related-harms/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160922T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160922T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161639Z CREATED:20231103T165711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161639Z UID:26254-1474506000-1474506000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:What's next for EHRs? DESCRIPTION:What do we want from electronic health records? Well\, it all depends on who you ask. If you ask health care providers — doctors\, nurses\, and other providers — be prepared: they often have long lists of frustrations with the very tools that promised to make taking care of patients a lot more reliable\, safe\, and efficient. Patients often have a difficult time navigating new online portals\, too. \nThat’s not to say EHRs haven’t made many things better\, and there’s certainly no going back. But what about fixing those daily headaches and workarounds with EHRs we’re now hearing so much about\, and designing or redesigning the technology so it better matches what health care practitioners and patients need? Is the vendor community listening? We’re going to find out. \nLaurance Stuntz has the vantage point of having worked on the HIT product development side for many years before starting to help providers in Massachusetts adopt EHRs\, his current role in a statewide initiative. \nAnd IHI’s Jill Duncan will explain how a group of leading health care organizations collaborated on developing a robust list of recommendations to discuss with government officials and some of the nation’s top EHR vendors. Will health care leaders be able to influence the next wave of EHR innovations? What will make it possible? \nFree audio program; enrollment required. 2-3 p.m. ET \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/whats-next-for-ehrs/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160922T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160922T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161640Z CREATED:20231103T165625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161640Z UID:26245-1474506000-1474506000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Health Equity in Washington State DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the National Partnership for Action to End Health Disparities\, this hour-long webinar will examine changes taking place in Washington State to try and achieve health equity\, including among tribes. \nThe webinar\, “Achieving Health Equity – One Policy at a Time\,” will look at how the Washington State Department of Health examined proposed legislation through the prism of health equity and efforts\, looking at nearly 750 proposed bills in one year. \nThe event\, featuring three of the state’s health leaders\, starts at 3 p.m. ET. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webinar-health-equity-in-washington-state/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160920T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160920T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154313Z CREATED:20231103T165511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154313Z UID:26236-1474333200-1474333200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Media Law for Journalists DESCRIPTION:The Media Law Resource Center Institute and the National Press Club Journalism Institute is holding this event to cover practical advice for journalists to stay clear of costly libel and privacy suits\, navigate the reporter source relationship\, avoid copyright traps\, learn about digital law and understand insurance coverage options. \n Top media lawyers are volunteering to provide the legal instruction\, and editors and writers from the Washington Post\, USA Today\, CNN\, WJLA-TV and NPR will be there for a roundtable discussion to share their tips and strategies on career paths and story pitches. The webpage is here and the Facebook event page is here. It’s $20 for the day\, and includes breakfast and lunch. \nThe workshop is open to freelancers\, bloggers\, reporters\, photographers\, editors in print\, digital or video spaces\, and podcasters. \nPanels\nHow Journalists Get Into Trouble: Most of the legal issues journalists face in creating content are fairly predictable. We’ll give practical advice on staying within bounds on libel\, privacy and copyright\, discuss best practices for avoiding litigation and what to do if faced with it. \nNewsgathering: A discussion of what you are and are not allowed to do in the course of newsgathering.  We’ll discuss hidden cameras\, lying to obtain information\, trespass\, contracts with sources\, and more. \nYour Relationship with Sources and Understanding the Reporters’ Privilege: How to forge deals with sources\, minimize risk\, address ethical concerns and your obligations to editors and publishers. What are the pros and cons of using confidential sources? Can you be forced to reveal your sources? Will you be supported by your publisher or will you be in conflict? \nDigital Law: What are the legal differences\, if any\, between the old world of print and the new digital environment? \nProtecting Yourself: Insurance and Lawyers: What coverage options are out there? If you get into legal trouble\, how to find an attorney and what to look for? \nEditorial Roundtable: Freewheeling discussion and Q&A on career choices\, pitching stories\, finding jobs\, and the ups and downs of the journalistic life. Featuring journalists from USA TODAY\, CNN\, and WJLA-TV. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/media-law-for-journalists/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160919T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160922T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161641Z CREATED:20231025T161911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161641Z UID:24169-1474246800-1474506000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Tribal Health Conference DESCRIPTION:The National  Indian Health Board hosts its 33rd annual conference\, this year focusing on “Achieving and Sustaining Quality Health Care in Indian Country.” \nThe event\, in Scottsdale\, Arizona\, includes sessions on substance abuse and mental health\, trauma\, youth outreach and community aid. \nOther sessions will focus on health disparities research\, tobacco use\, indigenous foods\, diabetes and more. (See the draft agenda here.) Mary Smith\, acting director of the Indian Health Service\, is a confirmed keynote speaker.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-tribal-health-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160919T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160919T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161641Z CREATED:20231103T165711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161641Z UID:26255-1474246800-1474246800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Addressing Food Insecurity\, One Partnership and Innovation at a Time DESCRIPTION:The Alliance of Community Health Plans will have an online discussion about how not-for-profit health plans are implementing innovative approaches to address food insecurity in their communities. Learn how:  \n\n\nAvMed (Miami\, Florida) partners with Feeding South Florida to provide a monthly mobile pantry\, staffed by AvMed associates\, that delivers free healthy food to neighborhoods in need. AvMed served more than 800 families during a recent distribution.    \n\n\nHealthPartners (Minneapolis\, Minnesota)\, in partnership with the Valley Outreach Food Shelf\, applies the principles of food marketing\, behavioral economics and health communications to a system that distributes more than 800\,000 pounds of food to 1\,500 households each year. \n\n\nKaiser Permanente (Colorado) screens members for food insecurity and connects more than 3000 individuals to food resources\, including local food pantries and government assistance programs through its partner Hunger Free Colorado. \n\n\nPresbyterian Healthcare Services (Albuquerque\, New Mexico) subsidizes the La Cosecha Community Supported Agriculture program to provide more than 300 low-income families with healthy\, locally grown produce each week along with culturally appropriate recipes.UCare (Minneapolis\, Minnesota) has served more than 2\,000 customers with its fruit and vegetable mobile market. \n\n\nACHP’s online meeting center (WebEx)\, \nPassword “HEALTH.” Click here to register. \nProfiles from the plans will be released during the webinar and posted here. \nFollow on Twitter (@_ACHP) for tweets throughout the event and join the conversation using #ACHPCommHealth \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/addressing-food-insecurity-one-partnership-and-innovation-at-a-time/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160919T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160919T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161642Z CREATED:20231103T165709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161642Z UID:26252-1474246800-1474246800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Premier Inc. to release recommendations to improve the Affordable Care Act DESCRIPTION:Premier Inc\, a health care improvement company that partners with providers\, hosts a briefing to discuss its nine recommendations for enhancing the Affordable Care Act. The focus is on programs in the ACA that “while well-intended\, are overlapping\, confusing and sometimes unfair to providers – creating challenges to succeed in the era of value-based care.” \nSept. 19 – 2-3 p.m. ET \nSpeakers:  \n\n\nBlair Childs\, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs\, Premier Inc. \n\n\nDanielle Lloyd\, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy\, and Deputy Director of the DC Office\, Premier Inc. \n\n\nMedia can register at  https://cc.callinfo.com/r/1aca3r3yc6upk&eom\, and dial 888-222-3241 to participate. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/premier-inc-to-release-recommendations-to-improve-the-affordable-care-act/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160915T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160915T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161643Z CREATED:20231103T165708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161643Z UID:26250-1473901200-1473901200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2015 American Community Survey data release DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Census Bureau releases data from its 2015 American Community Survey\, including more detailed look at local-level income\, poverty and health insurance coverage statistics. Other statistics – all covering areas with populations of 65\,000 or more – will look at demographic\, economic and housingas well as education levels and more. \nData is available under embargo on Sept. 13. For more information\, contact the bureau’s Public Information Office at 301-763-3030 or pio@census.gov URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2015-american-community-survey-data-release/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160914T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161644Z CREATED:20231025T161901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161644Z UID:24152-1473814800-1474074000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:GLMA Conference on LGBT Health DESCRIPTION:The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) holds its annual conference on LGBT health. The four-day event in St. Louis will focus on how sexual orientation and gender identity intersects with other identities\, such as race\, ethnicity\, religion\, socioeconomic status and geographic location. \nPanels will look at the impact of identity on health and healthcare access. The conference is the world’s largest scientific gathering devoted to LGBT health issues\, according to the group. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/glma-conference-on-lgbt-health/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160914T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160914T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161644Z CREATED:20231103T165612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161644Z UID:26241-1473814800-1473814800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Web Briefing to Release 2016 Kaiser/HRET Employer Health Benefits Survey DESCRIPTION:The Kaiser Family Foundation and the American Hospital Association’s (AHA’s) Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET) will hold their annual reporters-only web briefing on Wednesday\, September 14 at 11 a.m. ET\, to release their benchmark 2016 Employer Health Benefits Survey. \nThe 18th annual Kaiser/HRET survey provides a detailed look at the current state of employer-based coverage and trends in private health insurance for both large and small firms\, including average premiums for workers and employers and their rate of increase; the share of firms of different sizes offering health benefits; average deductibles\, drug co-payments and other cost-sharing; and the use of financial incentives tied to wellness programs. \nThe survey also provides insight into how employers are adapting to the Affordable Care Act’s employer requirements to offer coverage and preparing for the law’s “Cadillac” tax\, which could affect relatively high-cost health plans starting in 2020. \nDrew Altman\, president and CEO of the Kaiser Family Foundation; Ken Anderson\, D.O.\, M.S.\, CPE\, chief operating officer at HRET; long-time study director Gary Claxton\, a Kaiser vice president; and Matthew Rae\, a study co-author and Kaiser senior policy analyst\, will participate. \nThe full report and executive summary will be made available at kff.org at the time of the embargoed briefing. The journal Health Affairs will publish a Web First article with select findings. \nCredentialed reporters who wish to participate in the briefing must RSVP online. Embargoed materials will be provided to registered participants prior to the start of the briefing. For more information\, contact Craig Palosky at cpalosky@kff.org or Tiffany Ford Fields at tfordfields@kff.org.   URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/web-briefing-to-release-2016-kaiser-hret-employer-health-benefits-survey/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160913T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160915T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161645Z CREATED:20231025T161909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161645Z UID:24165-1473728400-1473901200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Aging in Indian Country DESCRIPTION:National Indian Council on Aging:  Aging in Indian Country; biennial conference \nAttendees are 1\,500-2\,000 AI/AN Elders\, stakeholders and Aging Network providers gather to voice concerns and to receive up to date information and resources to help Elders age at home and in their own communities. \nContact: 505-292-2001 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aging-in-indian-country/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160913T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160913T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161646Z CREATED:20231103T165707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161646Z UID:26249-1473728400-1473728400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Census Bureau releases statistics on health insurance coverage DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Census Bureau releases its annual statistics on income\, poverty and health insurance coverage. The release covers data from 2015 and compares it to previous years\, offering some insights to trends over time. It will include national level data and is considered the official U.S. poverty rate. It will also include some state-level data for health insurance. \nFor more information\, contact the bureau’s Public Information Office at 301-763-3030 or pio@census.gov. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/census-bureau-releases-statistics-on-health-insurance-coverage/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160913T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160913T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161647Z CREATED:20231103T165625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161647Z UID:26244-1473728400-1473728400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Reducing poverty panel discussion DESCRIPTION:The Urban Institute holds a luncheon panel to discuss “Reducing Poverty and Increasing Opportunity: Envisioning the Next 20 Years.”   \nThe speakers are Uma Ahluwalia\, who head the Department of Health and Human Services in Montgomery County\, Maryland; Sisifo Taatiti\, who manages Utah’s TANF program; and Urban Institute senior fellow Heather Hahn\, who focuses on labor\, human services and population issues. Panelists will discuss the role of data as well as local\, state\, and national governments in addressing the causes of poverty and helping to reduce it. \nThe event begins at noon at the Urban Institute in Washington\, D.C. Registration is required. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/reducing-poverty-panel-discussion/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160912T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160912T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161648Z CREATED:20231103T165625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161648Z UID:26243-1473642000-1473642000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Panel discussion on specialty drug costs DESCRIPTION:The American Enterprise Institute\, a conservative think tank\, holds a panel discussion: “Is the cure worth the cost? The debate over the price of specialty drugs.” \nPanelists\, including several AEI fellows as well as representatives from Amgen and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center\, will discuss who should finance these important advancements and how. \nParticipants can RSVP to attend the event starting at 9 a.m. at AEI’s Washington\, DC\, office\, or watch online.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/panel-discussion-on-specialty-drug-costs/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160912T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160912T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161648Z CREATED:20231103T165611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161648Z UID:26239-1473642000-1473642000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:AEI discussion on specialty drug costs DESCRIPTION:Sept. 12 – 8:45 am. \nAmerican Enterprise Institute discussion on specialty drug costs\, with Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Peter Bach\, ICER president Steven Pearson\, AEI’s Scott Gottleib and others. 1150 17th Street\, N.W. Washington\, D.C. 20036 Details and media registration info here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aei-discussion-on-specialty-drug-costs/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160908T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160910T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161649Z CREATED:20231025T161905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161649Z UID:24156-1473296400-1473469200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:California Dental Association Presents: The Art and Science of Dentistry DESCRIPTION:California Dental Association \nCDA Presents: The Art and Science of Dentistry \nSeptember 8 – 10 \nMoscone South in San Francisco \nConvention will feature workshops and talks on topics including restorative and cosmetic dentistry\, geriatric care and sleep disorders. For more information follow this link. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/california-dental-association-presents-the-art-and-science-of-dentistry/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160908T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160908T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161650Z CREATED:20231103T165707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161650Z UID:26248-1473296400-1473296400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Achieving Health Equity: From Disparities Research to Action DESCRIPTION:The University of Maryland hosts a panel discussion on how community-based interventions can help address health promotion and disease prevention with vulnerable populations\, as well as the role of public-private partnerships in tackling health disparities. \nDr. Eliseo Pérez-Stable\, director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities at the National Institutes of Health is a featured speaker. Other panelists include representative from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\, Gina Healthcare and the University of Minnesota. \nThe event starts at noon ET in the in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington\, D.C.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/achieving-health-equity-from-disparities-research-to-action/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160907T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160907T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161650Z CREATED:20231103T165626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161650Z UID:26247-1473210000-1473210000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health Insurance Coverage: Estimates from the National Health Interview Survey DESCRIPTION:The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics will release estimates on health insurance coverage based on the National Health Interview Survey for January-March 2016. \nAll materials are embargoed until 12:01 a.m. on the date of release.  For more information or to request an interview please contact the NCHS press office at 301-458-4800 or paoquery@cdc.gov. \nTo access embargoed and password-protected materials\, reporters should contact the CDC/NCHS Press Room at 301-458-4800 or register with the NCHS Media List.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-insurance-coverage-estimates-from-the-national-health-interview-survey/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160907T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160907T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161651Z CREATED:20231103T165611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161651Z UID:26240-1473210000-1473210000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Rx Drugs and the U.S. Health System: A Conversation About Medicare Prescription Drug Costs DESCRIPTION:The Kaiser Family Foundation will host a web conversation on trends in Medicare prescription drug spending\, proposals to reduce costs\, and a forecast of what beneficiaries can expect in the coming years. \nTricia Neuman\, senior vice president and director of the foundation’s Program on Medicare Policy and its Project on Medicare’s Future\, will moderate the discussion. The panelists will be William K. Fleming\, PharmD\, president\, Humana Pharmacy Solutions; Richard Frank\, Margaret T. Morris Professor of Health Economics\, Harvard Medical School; Jamey Millar\, senior vice president\, managed markets and government affairs\, GlaxoSmithKline; and Leigh Purvis\, director of health services research\, AARP Public Policy Institute. Register here.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/rx-drugs-and-the-u-s-health-system-a-conversation-about-medicare-prescription-drug-costs/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160901T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160930T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161652Z CREATED:20231025T161910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161652Z UID:24168-1472691600-1475197200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Preparedness Month DESCRIPTION:September is recognized as National Preparedness Month (NPM) which serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare\, now and throughout the year\, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live\, work\, and also where we visit. Due to the success of last year’s theme\, “Don’t Wait\, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today\,” will be returning for this September with a continuing emphasis on preparedness for youth\, older adults\, and people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. Thank you for taking time help make America more prepared for emergencies. \nWeekly themes include: \n\n\nPromote NPM:  August 28-September 3                  Kickoff to National Preparedness Month \n\nFind resources to promote NPM at: www.ready.gov/september\n\n\n\nWeek 2:  September 4-10                                            Preparing Family & Friends \n\nMake a family emergency communication plan\n\n\n\nWeek 3:  September 11-17                                          Preparing Through Service \n\nHonor 9/11 by Getting involved in your community & planning with neighbors.\n\n\n\nWeek 4:  September 18-24                                          Individual Preparedness \n\nTake individual steps to prepare for a disaster today like downloading the FEMA app.\n\n\n\nWeek 5:  September 25-30                                          Lead up to National PrepareAthon Day  \n\n\nBe counted and register your preparedness event for National PrepareAthon Day! URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-preparedness-month/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160901T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160930T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161653Z CREATED:20231025T161906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161653Z UID:24158-1472691600-1475197200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Healthy Aging Month DESCRIPTION:September is Healthy Aging Month sponsored by Healthy Aging Magazine. \nHealthy Aging Month is an annual obser­vance month designed to focus national atten­tion on the pos­i­tive aspects of grow­ing older.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/healthy-aging-month-3/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160830T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160901T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161653Z CREATED:20231025T161858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161653Z UID:24148-1472518800-1472691600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Connected Health Summit: Engaging Consumers DESCRIPTION:Aug. 30–Sept. 1 at the Omni Hotel in San Diegowww.connectedhealthsummit.com \nThe Connected Health Summit is focused exclusively on the consumer perspective of the fast-growing digital health/connected health market. Keynote speakers include Annette Brüls\, President\, Diabetes Service and Solutions\, Medtronic and David Rhew\, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Healthcare and Fitness\, Samsung Electronics America. \nThe event attracts high-level executives from leading industries including: \n\n\nDevice makers and distributors \n\n\nHealthcare providers \n\n\nInsurance and health institutions \n\n\nSoftware and app developers \n\n\nTelecom and broadband service providers \n\n\nTechnology enablers \n\n\nBrands and merchants \n\n\nMobile infrastructure providers \n\n\nEvent topics include technology strategies (wearables\, sensors\, data platforms\, accountable care\, etc.)\, consumer engagement (population health management\, caregivers\, virtual health)\, business strategies and partnerships\, and disruptive business models (venture capitalists\, IoT and smart home solutions\, etc.). \nPress passes are available at: http://www.parksassociates.com/events/connected-health/media/presspass. Follow @CONN_Health_Smt and hashtag #CONNHealth16. \nRecent Parks Associates research can be found at http://www.parksassociates.com/events/connected-health/media. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/connected-health-summit-engaging-consumers/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160830T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160830T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T150854Z CREATED:20231103T165510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150854Z UID:26235-1472518800-1472518800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Covering consumers: Tackling costs\, pricing and access DESCRIPTION:Resources\nRecorded presentation \nSpeaker’s presentation \n \nHealthcare Value Hub \nWhy is health care so expensive? \nHealth Indicators Warehouse \nColorado APCD example \nHealth Affairs – Price variation study \nGAO report on drug coupons \nDrug Pricing Supply Chain \n \n\nRecorded Aug. 30\, 2016\nNearly every health care reporter comes across this challenge daily: how to account for costs? Whether writing about the uninsured\, drug prices\, insurance plans or the business of heath care\, journalists are constantly wading through complex web of pricing and related issues. \nConsumer Union’s Lynn Quincy (@LynnQuincy) will discuss how to navigate the challenge of health care costs\, from finding transparent information on costs and quality to understanding the wide price variations for seemingly similar care. Director of the Healthcare Value Hub at the consumer-advocacy group\, Quincy will walk journalists through causes behind price fluctuations by geography as well as underlying consumer behavior issues when it comes to choosing care and coverage. \nQuincy\, who testified earlier this year in favor of a Massachusetts measure aimed at curbing the rise in drug prices\, will go over how the many other costs that consumers face – out-of-pocket payments\, copayments\, coinsurance and deductibles – can also impact their care. She’ll also cover the latest changes in the health care market under the Affordable Care Act as well as the how the landscape is affecting health care insurers\, employers and others. \nA former researcher with Mathematica Policy Research and an economist by training\, Quincy now leads the value-related center at Consumers Union\, the policy and advocacy arm of Consumer Reports. The Hub focuses on addressing “high healthcare costs\, lack of transparency and uneven quality.” \nReporters will learn what’s behind health care pricing fluctuation\, find sources for data to track costs\, and get resources on insurers\, drug pricing and more. Participants will also gain potential story ideas as well as tips for finding consumer-related angles to their next piece. \nSusan Heavey\, AHCJ’s topic leader for social determinants of health care\, will moderate the webcast. \n\n\nLynn Quincy\, director\, Healthcare Value Hub\, Consumers Union \n\n\nModerator: Susan Heavey\, AHCJ core topic leader/social determinants of health \n\n\n \nAbout the speaker\nLynn Quincy is director of Consumers Union’s Healthcare Value Hub\, the consumer advocacy group’s new unit focused on addressing “high healthcare costs\, lack of transparency and uneven quality.” With an eye toward health policy\, her work focuses on consumer protection\, providing better value for healthcare dollars\, and both federal and state health insurance reform. Quincy\, who earned her master’s degree in economics from the University of Maryland\, previously worked at Mathematica Policy Research\, the Institute for Health Policy Solutions and Watson Wyatt Worldwide (now Towers Watson).  \n\nLynn Quincy \n\n\nSusan Heavey URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-consumers-tackling-costs-pricing-and-access/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160825T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160827T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161654Z CREATED:20231025T161903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161654Z UID:24155-1472086800-1472259600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2016 International Conference on Positive Aging DESCRIPTION:The 8th International Positive Aging Conference highlights later-life creativity and the arts\, life stories and life planning\, wisdom\, wellness and health promotion\, intergenerational connections\, and spirituality. \nIt is hosted by the Society of Certified Senior Advisors and supported by Fielding Graduate University and its Creative Longevity and Wisdom Program. \nInformation: 800-653-1785 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2016-international-conference-on-positive-aging/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR