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:20160808T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161657Z CREATED:20231025T161902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161657Z UID:24154-1470618000-1470704400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:International Conference on Aging & Gerontology DESCRIPTION:The theme is “Healthy Living\, Healthy Aging to Promote Vital Longevity” geared to health professionals across a variety of disciplines\, the conference covers research\, achievements and advancements in the field of health sciences\, biomedical engineering and financial management.   \nAmong the topics to be covered: \n\n\nAging Biology \n\n\nGeriatrics \n\n\nGerontology \n\n\nNeurobiology \n\n\nNutrition \n\n\nMental Disorders \n\n\nBone Disorders \n\n\nDisabilities \n\n\nAged Care Services \n\n\nAging Care Management  and Solutions \n\n\nGenetics \n\n\nCancer \n\n\nWomen \n\n\nAnti-aging Research URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/international-conference-on-aging-gerontology/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160807T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160808T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161658Z CREATED:20231025T161859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161658Z UID:24150-1470531600-1470618000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:State mental health program directors’ conference DESCRIPTION:The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors holds its annual conference to discuss mental health issues. The two-day-long event will be held in Arlington\, Va. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/state-mental-health-program-directorsae-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160802T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160802T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161659Z CREATED:20231103T165350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161659Z UID:26230-1470099600-1470099600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Mapping Broadband Health in America Launch Event DESCRIPTION:The Federal Communications Commission’s Connect2Health Task Force (C2H) holds an event to launch its new data visualization tool tying broadband access and health. The tool\, called Mapping Broadband Health in America\, “allows users to manipulate broadband access and Internet adoption metrics alongside various health data in the United States\, including chronic disease and access to care issues\,” according to organizers. \nThe Washington\, D.C. event will be held with the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease. and allow attendees to try the tool and talk to the designers. \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/mapping-broadband-health-in-america-launch-event/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160726T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160726T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161659Z CREATED:20231103T165344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161659Z UID:26223-1469494800-1469494800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Engaging Alzheimer's: Tips from a dementia coach DESCRIPTION:Resources\nRecorded webcast \nSpeaker’s presentation \nAHCJ Core Topic: Aging \nAging news from Covering Health \nEngaging Alzheimer’s LLC \nI Care \n \n\nRecorded on July 26\nFamily members and other caregivers are often at a loss about how to deal with people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Caregivers are often thrust into ever-changing scenarios with little practical advice or support on coping with their unique situation. \nDementia coaches help educate and train families\, organizations and communities to view and treat people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias in best-practices dementia care. They do so in ways that maintain or improve the person’s lifestyle for as long as possible while maintaining his or her dignity. \n\n\nKerry Mills\, M.P.A.\, dementia coach; founder\, Engaging Alzheimer’s LLC and co-author of “I Care\, A Handbook for Care Partners of People with Dementia” \n\n\nModerator: Liz Seegert\, AHCJ’s core topic leader on aging \n\n\nHow to participate\nClick here\, choose the “Enter as a Guest” option\, type in your name and click on the “Enter Room” option.  \n \nAbout the speaker\nKerry Mills helped pioneer best care practices for people with dementia\, including the development of appropriate activities that foster independence and self-sufficiency for residents and those receiving professional home care. For the past dozen years\, her career has encompassed everything from positions as executive director of several Alzheimer facilities to developing programs that provide a meaningful lifestyle for those afflicted with this disease. She is president elect of the Connecticut Geriatric Society and a member of a coalition of nonprofit\, law enforcement\, and private industry professionals for the prevention of elder abuse in New York. \n\nKerry Mills \n\n\nLiz Seegert URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/engaging-alzheimers-tips-from-a-dementia-coach/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160725T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160726T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161700Z CREATED:20231025T161840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161700Z UID:24123-1469408400-1469494800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:mHealth Telehealth World 2016 DESCRIPTION:The role of technology in health care is growing year after year. Join us at mHealth Telehealth World 2016 to learn strategies to keep up with this trend and understand the impact connected health will have on the future of health care. This Summit is a must attend for health care executives interested in learning how to most efficiently utilize mHealth and Telehealth programs to engage consumers\, improve outcomes\, and lower costs. \nUnderstand the ROI of connected health programs as well as how this technology impacts patient and staff satisfaction\, engagement\, and clinical outcomes. Explore innovative technologies\, address regulatory and reimbursement issues\, and discover how mHealth and Telehealth are used in various specialties across the health care industry. \nTopics on the agenda include: \n\n\nIncorporating technology as part of the standard model of care delivery \n\n\nRecurring issues in telehealth and mHealth programs \n\n\nSchool-based telehealth programs \n\n\nPractical uses of wearables and sensor technologies and how they will be integrated in the future of clinical care \n\n\nIncreasing patient and provider engagement in digital health programs \n\n\nPress registration and credentialing is available here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/mhealth-telehealth-world-2016/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160724T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160728T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161701Z CREATED:20231025T161858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161701Z UID:24146-1469322000-1469667600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Assn. of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) annual conference DESCRIPTION:Conference tracks will include: \n\n\nAdvancing Our Advocacy \n\n\nBest Practices in Healthy Aging \n\n\nBuilding Livable Communities for All Ages \n\n\nBuilding Livable Communities for All Ages and Maximizing Resources through Strategic Volunteer Engagement \n\n\nBusiness Development: Strategies to Strengthen Systems and Staff Skills \n\n\nCutting-Edge Caregiver Programs \n\n\nEnhancing Independent Living through Mobility Innovations \n\n\nInnovative Programs for Integrated Care \n\n\nMaximizing Resources through Strategic Volunteer Engagement \n\n\nMeeting the Needs of Diverse Aging Populations \n\n\nTitle VI Programs: Unique Challenges and Solutions \n\n\nTitle VI Programs: Unique Challenges and Solutions and Meeting the Needs of Diverse Aging Populations \n\n\n– See more at:http://www.n4aconference.org/agenda#sthash.NEQ5jJq0.dpuf URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-assn-of-area-agencies-on-aging-n4a-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160719T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160721T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161702Z CREATED:20231025T161859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161702Z UID:24149-1468890000-1469062800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:NACCHO Health Equity conference DESCRIPTION:This year’s annual meeting of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)\, which represents 3\,000 local health departments will focus on “Cultivating a Culture of Health Equity.” Sessions range from immunization adherence and public health to community well-being.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/naccho-health-equity-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160718T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160718T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161703Z CREATED:20231103T165345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161703Z UID:26225-1468803600-1468803600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Connecting California to Improve Patient Care in 2016 DESCRIPTION:Connecting California to Improve Patient Care is an annual conference featuring presentations on electronic health records (EHR) and on the use of national technology standards to establish interoperability for electronic patient health data. \nConference presenters will explain state of the art solutions for securely sharing electronic clinical information between heterogenous computer systems at unaffiliated health care facilities\, such as outpatient practices\, hospitals\, laboratories\, imaging centers\, long term care\, home health\, EMS\, public health\, payers\, patient engagement portals\, and mobile apps. Conference attendees will learn about best practices in health informatics. Speakers will discuss the current status of health information technology in California\, national software road maps fordata standards\, interoperability\, patient safety\, and emerging tools and opportunities for physician and patient engagement.  \nRedwood MedNet will screen No Matter Where\, a health information sharing documentary\, on Sunday evening prior to the conference at the Hilton Sonoma Wine Country Hotel. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/connecting-california-to-improve-patient-care-in-2016/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160717T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160717T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161704Z CREATED:20231103T165349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161704Z UID:26227-1468717200-1468717200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:PCORI Board Considers Funding for Opioids\, MS\, Clot-Dissolving Drugs\, and Depression DESCRIPTION:Research proposals on the comparative effectiveness of long-term opioid use for chronic pain\, the blood clot dissolving drugs\, therapies for multiple sclerosis\, and strategies for treatment-resistant depression are among the studies that will be considered for funding by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors at its next meeting. The Board will vote on funding awards for these and other proposed studies when it meets on Tuesday\, July 19. \nWhen and Where: The meeting will run from noon to 2 p.m. ET Tuesday\, July 19\, via teleconference and webinar. Register here to listen. \nInterviews: \nTo schedule an interview with PCORI Executive Director Joe Selby\, MD\, MPH\, or any of the researchers whose proposed studies are approved during the meeting\, please contact Mary McNamara\, PCORI’s Senior Media Relations Specialist: 202-370-9480 or mmcnamara@pcori.org. \nThe Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent\, nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients\, their caregivers\, and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make the better-informed healthcare decisions. PCORI is committed to continually seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work. More information is available at www.pcori.org. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/pcori-board-considers-funding-for-opioids-ms-clot-dissolving-drugs-and-depression/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160714T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160714T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161705Z CREATED:20231103T165344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161705Z UID:26224-1468458000-1468458000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Covering health technology and wearables DESCRIPTION:Covering Health: Reporters learn about wearables\, health IT and telehealth \nCandy-colored Fitbits\, sleek Apple Watches and other high-tech calorie and heart-rate trackers have exploded in popularity\, and their Big Data capabilities are increasingly celebrated by fitness experts\, nutritionists and public health advocates. But there’s a more complicated side to digital health\, and one that has Washington perplexed: It surrounds the devices doctors use to monitor health from afar\, as\, for example\, with patients with diabetes or heart attack survivors. Those new technologies are raising major questions about privacy\, security\, discrimination and reimbursement\, as private insurers and Medicare and Medicaid officials question whether they should pay for the new technology\, whether it can be relied on in research and how to regulate it. \nJoin us for a conversation about how consumers and doctors are using these tools\, how they’re being paid for\, how the field is regulated (or not)\, what Congress thinks and whether or not there’s evidence to show that digital interventions are improving health outcomes. \nWe’ve got a great lineup of guests who will address these and other topics:  \n\n\nKrista Drobac\, the executive director of the Alliance for Connected Care and a former adviser for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services;  \n\n\nZach Rothstein\, an associate vice president at AdvaMed\, the medical device industry’s lobbying arm; andJohn Lewis\, vice president of public affairs for the Association of Clinical Research Organizations.  \n\n\nAHCJ member David Pittman\, who covers health technology for Politico Pro\, will moderate. \n\n\nOur speakers will give short presentations beginning at 6:30 p.m.\, with plenty of time afterward for discussion\, questions and mingling. \nAHCJ will pay for drinks for the first attendees to arrive\, up to $150 – so come early! \nTime: 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday\, July 14 \nLocation: Matchbox at 1901 14th St NW\, Washington\, D.C. \nAll journalists welcome. Space is somewhat limited. Please RSVP or send questions to emershon@cq.com. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-health-technology-and-wearables/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160712T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160713T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161705Z CREATED:20231025T161858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161705Z UID:24147-1468285200-1468371600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Government Health Care Congress DESCRIPTION:Geared toward public and private health plan executives with sessions on Medicare\, Medicare Advantage\, Medicaid\, private and public exchanges and risk adjustments.  \nApply here for media credentials:   \nInfo: email Press@worldcongress.com URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/government-health-care-congress/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160712T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160713T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161706Z CREATED:20231025T161840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161706Z UID:24124-1468285200-1468371600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Converge: Where health care meets innovation DESCRIPTION:MedCity Converge provides the most accurate picture of the future of medical innovation by gathering decision-makers from every sector to debate the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. \nThis national\, executive-level summit gathers leaders from health systems\, payers\, medical device\, pharma and digital health/health IT to join with entrepreneurs\, government leaders\, investors and other key stakeholders to see the latest innovations and create\, through their conversations\, truly actionable intelligence on where the innovation opportunities are right now. \nThrough a mix of provocative conversations\, heavily interactive networking sessions and a showcase of the hottest early-stage companies\, Converge empowers attendees to guide their organizations in a way other conferences can’t. \n\n\nInnovating for a healthier tomorrow \n\n\nCorporate Venture Capital \n\n\nWhy Allergies Are Prime for Disruption \n\n\nCollaborations \n\n\nSuperbugs \n\n\nThe Right Way to Do Hospital Apps \n\n\nLeveraging Health Data \n\n\nNeuroscience\, Neuromodulation and the Future of Mental Health \n\n\nPanel: Apple Watch\, ResearchKit and Beyond \n\n\nScientific entrepreneurship \n\n\nEnsuring Accurate and Reliable Diagnostic Testing in Precision Medicine \n\n\nPatient Empowerment and Precision Medicine \n\n\nHow Technology Disrupts Infertility \n\n\nWhy Innovation Scaling is Vital for a Healthcare Revolution \n\n\nFor media inquiries\, call 216-453-2662 or e-mail events@medcitynews.com. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/converge-where-health-care-meets-innovation/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160707T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160707T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161707Z CREATED:20231103T165345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161707Z UID:26226-1467853200-1467853200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Veteran Wellbeing: Bridging the Divide DESCRIPTION:The George W. Bush Institute and Give an Hour\, a organization focused on military community’s mental health\, hold a panel discussion to address the mental health and well being of the U.S. veteran population. \nDr. David Shulkin\, under secretary for health at the U.S. Department of Veterans\, delivers the keynote address at the event\, scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at the National Press Club in Washington\, D.C. \nRepresentatives from the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) also will participate.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/veteran-wellbeing-bridging-the-divide/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160630T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160630T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T150854Z CREATED:20231103T165310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150854Z UID:26220-1467248400-1467248400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Oncologists addressing financial toxicity DESCRIPTION:Resources\nRecorded webcast \nSpeaker’s presentation \nHow oncologists are involving cancer patients in discussions about treatment\, costs \nNational Comprehensive Cancer Network \nAHCJ Core Topic: Insurance \n \n\nRecorded June 30\, 2016\nFor journalists reporting on how payers\, providers and patients are promoting discussions about treatment options and costs\, AHCJ will host a webinar with Robert W. Carlson\, M.D.\, chief executive officer of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network\, a nonprofit alliance of 27 cancer centers. \nNCCN is one of several organizations developing tools for patients to assess the value of cancer treatments and to promote a larger role for patients in making decisions about their treatment options. NCCN has five key measures that correspond to treatment recommendations in the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. Designed to provide the basis for discussion\, the measures address the efficacy\, safety\, and affordability of various treatment regimens and the quality and consistency of the evidence supporting those options \n\n\nRobert W. Carlson\, M.D.\, medical oncologist and chief executive officer\, National Comprehensive Cancer Network \n\n\nModerator: Joe Burns\, AHCJ’s topic leader on health insurance \n\n\nHow to participate\nClick here\, choose the “Enter as a Guest” option\, type in your name and click on the “Enter Room” button. The webcast will start momentarily and will have plenty of time to answer your questions. \n \nAbout the speaker\nRobert W. Carlson\, M.D.\, is the CEO of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Previously\, he served as professor of medicine in the Division of Oncology and Stanford Medical Informatics at Stanford University Medical Center and as medical director of inpatient oncology and hematology at Stanford Cancer Institute. \n\nRobert W. Carlson \n\n\nJoe Burns URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/oncologists-addressing-financial-toxicity/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160620T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160620T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154317Z CREATED:20231103T165309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154317Z UID:26217-1466384400-1466384400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Children\, Poverty and Health webinar DESCRIPTION:The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) holds a webinar to discuss the role of pediatricians in addressing the detrimental effects of poverty on children’s health. It will also discuss the role of state and local anti-poverty efforts along with AAP\, which recently released a policy statement on child poverty. The webinar will be 3-4 p.m. EDT. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/children-poverty-and-health-webinar/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160620T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160620T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T150853Z CREATED:20231103T165110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150853Z UID:26214-1466384400-1466384400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:What's the Story on Hospital Safety Ratings? DESCRIPTION:This AHCJ New York chapter event will be a panel discussion with: \n\n\nLeah Binder\, President and CEO of the Leapfrog Group \n\n\nDr. Robert Panzer\, Chief Medical Officer for the University of Rochester Medical Center and a member of the quality steering committee for the Healthcare Association of New York \n\n\nJonathan LaMantia\, health care reporter for Crain’s \n\n\nModerator:  Charles Ornstein\, ProPublica \n\n\nThe discussion will be 6-8 p.m. on June 20\, 2016 at the New York State Health Foundation\, 1385 Broadway\, 23rd floor\, at 38th St. \nRefreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to Trudy Lieberman (trudy.lieberman@gmail.com). If you say you are coming and then can’t make it\, please let her know that too.                 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/whats-the-story-on-hospital-safety-ratings/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161708Z CREATED:20231103T165344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161708Z UID:26222-1465952400-1465952400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Are Patients Getting Accountable Care? DESCRIPTION:Virtual press conference; Washington\, DCJune 15 at 11 a.m. ET \nDuring a livestreaming press conference\, the Council of Accountable Physician Practices and the Bipartisan Policy Center will announce the results of a 2016 Nielsen Survey outlining patient experiences with the health care system. \nThe issues to be highlighted during the press conference include: \n\nCare coordination: are medical teams sharing information and collaborating in patient care\, especially for patients with chronic illnesses?\nPrevention: are physicians ensuring that patients actually get preventive and proactive care to reduce the likelihood of illness and promote health?\nTechnology-enabled: Do patients and doctors have access to the digital communication and monitoring tools that improve access to and quality of care?\n24/7 access: Can patients really get care when they need it\, without going to the emergency room?\n\nSenator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.)\, co-chair of the Senate Chronic Care Working Group\, will serve as the keynote speaker and Tim Gronniger\, deputy chief of staff at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services\, will give opening remarks at the afternoon event.  \nThere will be a webcast of “Better Together Health: Patient Expectations and the Accountability Gap\,” beginning at 1 p.m. \nFor more information\, click here. To register\, click here. \nThe issues to be highlighted during the press conference at 11am include: \n\nCare coordination: are medical teams sharing information and collaborating in patient care\, especially for patients with chronic illnesses?\nPrevention: are physicians ensuring that patients actually get preventive and proactive care to reduce the likelihood of illness and promote health?\nTechnology-enabled: Do patients and doctors have access to the digital communication and monitoring tools that improve access to and quality of care?\n24/7 access: Can patients really get care when they need it\, without going to the emergency room?\n\n  \nSenator Johnny Isakson (R-GA)\, co-chair of the Senate Chronic Care Working Group\, will serve as the keynote speaker and Tim Gronniger\, Deputy Chief of Staff at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services\, will give opening remarks at the afternoon event which can also be watched virtually.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/are-patients-getting-accountable-care/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154318Z CREATED:20231103T165111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154318Z UID:26216-1465952400-1465952400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Better Together Health: Patient Expectations and the Accountability Gap DESCRIPTION:The Council of Accountable Physician Practices (CAPP) and the Bipartisan Policy Center will hold a live-streaming press conference on June 15\, announcing the 2016 Nielsen Survey results outlining patient experiences with the health care system. \nFrom the organizers: \n\n\nThe American healthcare delivery system is changing in response to health reform efforts to try to improve care quality and reduce costs.  Many Americans have heard the term “accountable” care\, but how well is “accountable care” actually doing in the U.S. today? Are patients actually receiving accountable/coordinated care? How do physicians feel about the state of accountable care in this country? \n\n\nThe Nielsen survey results include valuable insight gathered from polling 5\,000 Americans about their experiences with accountable care. \n\n\nVisit http://bettertogetherhealth.org/ for more information. \nFor a summary of last year’s Nielsen survey result findings in partnership with CAPP\, go here:  Majority of Americans don’t use digital technology to access doctors.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/better-together-health-patient-expectations-and-the-accountability-gap/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160614T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161709Z CREATED:20231025T161855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161709Z UID:24142-1465866000-1465952400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Big Data and Healthcare Analytics Forum DESCRIPTION:The Big Data & Healthcare Analytics Forum brings together thought leaders from across the nation to answer these questions and more.The event promises to deliver health care-focused insights\, success stories and lessons learned\, and discover how to get ahead of the curve in the transition to value-based care. \n\n\n\nHear from expert panelists and keynote speakers about the latest innovations\, and get the lay of the land to guide your next steps. \n\n\nLearn what’s working (or not) through hands-on case studies\, and develop an actionable strategy grounded in real-life experience. \n\n\nAsk questions and hammer out solutions in structured breakout sessions\, which are 100% focused on healthcare’s unique analytics challenges. \n\n\nNetwork with peers\, thought leaders and research technologists\, and get the knowledge you need to drive your organization’s success. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/big-data-and-healthcare-analytics-forum/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160612T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161709Z CREATED:20231025T161853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161709Z UID:24139-1465693200-1465952400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:ASHEcon: New Frontiers in Health Policy and Health Care DESCRIPTION:The biennial conferences of the America Society of Health Economists have become the premier health economics conferences in the U.S. The upcoming 6th Biennial Conference\, hosted by the University of Pennsylvania and Penn’s Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics\, should continue to build that reputation. We are expecting nearly 1\,000 attendees for the biggest meeting in ASHEcon’s history. \nA sampling of topics from the program: \n\n\ndianosis-based payments \n\n\neffects of health insurance on measures of socioeconomic status \n\n\nFDA regulation of drugs and devices and consumer welfare \n\n\nMedicaid expansion and the ACA \n\n\neconomic causes and consequences of obesity \n\n\npollution and child health \n\n\nFor media registration\, contact ashecon@aol.com \nSocial media\nOn LinkedIn\, join the ASHEcon LinkedIn group. On Twitter\, start using the conference hashtag #ASHEcon16 and follow @AsheconTony\, @PennLDI and@healthecon_dan.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ashecon-new-frontiers-in-health-policy-and-health-care/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160609T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160609T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154319Z CREATED:20231103T165310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154319Z UID:26219-1465434000-1465434000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Bringing Health Home: Tech and Patient-Centered Care DESCRIPTION:Join Politico as leading voices in health care\, technology and policy discuss technology and patient-centered care. How can we make sure innovation in health technology is helping underserved patients get better health care? What technology solutions have shown the most promise in reaching isolated patients? What kind of innovations have worked in the field to create meaningful change by saving money\, improving health outcomes and overcoming societal health disparities? \n FEATURED GUESTS:  MIKE PAYNE Chief Healthcare Development Officer\, Omada Health   \n RAVI RAMANI M.D.\, Director\, Integrated Heart Failure Program\, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center \n FARZANEH L. SABI  M.D.\, F.A.C.O.G.\, Associate Medical Director\, Hospital Operations\, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States   \n ROY SCHOENBERG  M.D.\, M.P.H\, President and CEO\, American Well    \n More speakers to be announced \nDoors open at 8 a.m. \nTHE W HOTEL515 15th St. NWWashington\, D.C. \nJoin the conversation using #OUTSIDEIN \n POLITICO’s Outside\, In series is sponsored by Philips. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/bringing-health-home-tech-and-patient-centered-care/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160607T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160607T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154320Z CREATED:20231103T165311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154320Z UID:26221-1465261200-1465261200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:10K/Day Symposium: Medicare’s Future as 10\,000 Americans Turn 65 Every Day DESCRIPTION:June 7\, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Omni Parker House\, Boston \nThe National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare will hold a daylong symposium on Medicare and Medicaid at 50 years. Experts will discuss the challenges a growing beneficiary population faces and explore opportunities to meet the needs of the aged and the aging. \nBreakfast and lunch will be served. There is no charge to attend this event. \nIf questions\, journalists should call Pamela Causey at 202-216-8378 or 202-236-2123 or call Kim Wright at 202-216-8414. Visit NCPSSM for more information. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/10k-day-symposium-medicareaes-future-as-10000-americans-turn-65-every-day/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160606T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160607T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161710Z CREATED:20231025T161855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161710Z UID:24145-1465174800-1465261200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Workshop to Explore Intersection of Health Care and Transportation DESCRIPTION:The National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine will host a workshop to showcase local examples of formal and informal health care and transportation partnerships and explore ways to use data to estimate the value of transportation to health care in various settings.  \nSessions will also examine performance measures relevant to the relationship between transit services and health care outcomes — for example\, missed doctors’ appointments and hospital readmissions — as well as discuss how to calculate the return on investment for public transit and health care delivery system spending on transportation services.  \nFollow the conversation on Twitter using #TransitHealth. \nThe workshop will be held on Monday\, June 6\, from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT and Tuesday\, June 7\, from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT in Room 125 of the National Academy of Sciences building\, 2101 Constitution Ave. N.W.\, Washington\, D.C. Reporters who wish to attend must 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 can watch a live webcast.  An agenda for the workshop is available here. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/workshop-to-explore-intersection-of-health-care-and-transportation/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160606T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160607T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161711Z CREATED:20231025T161853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161711Z UID:24140-1465174800-1465261200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Digital Health Summit DESCRIPTION:The Fifth Annual Digital Health Summer Summit\, co-located this year with BIO International Convention at the Moscone Center in San Francisco takes a deep dive into the elements of a successful digital health venture and showcases the latest digital health innovations from the industry’s most brilliant leaders and organizations who will explore the issues and opportunities facing the industry. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/digital-health-summit/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160602T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160602T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T150852Z CREATED:20231103T165309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150852Z UID:26218-1464829200-1464829200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Washington\, D.C.\, chapter rooftop reception DESCRIPTION:June 2\, Rooftop reception \nWe’ll be joined by senior communications staff from groups like the National Pharmaceutical Council\, the National Health Council\, AdvaMed and the National Community Pharmacists Association. This is an informal gathering that will give us a chance to meet and mingle. \nThe Association of Health Care Journalists’ Washington\, D.C. chapter will pick up some costs. You may also BYOB\, or provide a $10 donation. Food and drink provided by AHCJ will be explicitly marked to abide by newsroom ethical guidelines. \nTime: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Place: 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue NW – one block west of the White House; closest Metro stops include Farragut West and Farragut North. \nWashington\, D.C.\, chapter event brings record turnout \nMore than 100 people\, including about 50 health journalists\, turned out on June 2 for the AHCJ Washington\, D.C.\, chapter rooftop happy hours with senior communications staff from more than a dozen health organizations. \nIt was the third annual event held at the Pennsylvania Avenue rooftop overlooking the White House. Continue reading → URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/washington-d-c-chapter-rooftop-reception/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160531T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160602T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161712Z CREATED:20231025T161855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161712Z UID:24144-1464656400-1464829200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:ONC Annual Meeting: Committed to Better Health through IT DESCRIPTION:The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) will host the 2016 ONC Annual Meeting: Committed to Better Health through IT at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington\, D.C.  \nThe Annual Meeting is a convening of the key stakeholders across the public and private sector to discuss our collective work to advance the seamless and secure flow of health information that not only enhances care\, but also improves health and facilitates science and research. This year\, we will organize our sessions around the three core commitments that market leaders have made around improving consumer access to their health information\, combating information blocking\, and implementing federally recognized\, national standards so that different health IT systems can speak the same language. \nFormer HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will be a featured speaker. \nTopics on the agenda include: \n\n\nInteroperability \n\n\nPrecision medicine \n\n\nAlternative payment models \n\n\nPatient-centered outcome research \n\n\nZika \n\n\nPrice transparency \n\n\nCybersecurity \n\n\nImmunizations \n\n\nTelehealth \n\n\nUsing health IT to combat the prescription opioid and heroin crisis \n\n\nMay 31 – June 2\, 2016Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington\, D.C. \nOnline registration is closed\, however registration will be available onsite. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/onc-annual-meeting-committed-to-better-health-through-it/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154321Z CREATED:20231103T165110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154321Z UID:26215-1464224400-1464224400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Mental Illness and Violence: Dispelling the Myths and Managing the Risks DESCRIPTION:The global research institute RTI International will host a policy forum “Mental Illness and Violent Events: Identifying\, Managing and Reducing Risks\,” in which expert researchers working on these issues will clarify the scope of mental illness in relation to violent events\, including suicide\, gun violence\, and victimization. \nOften policymakers develop mental health policies as a response – and solution – to incidents of gun violence instead of an investment in needed mental health services\, systems\, and supports. Panelists will discuss the nuances these policies fail to take into account\, and recommend steps for managing and reducing the risk of violence through evidence-based interventions\, trainings\, and services. \nPanelists:\n\n\nOpening address: Tim Gabel\, Executive Vice President of Social\, Statistical and Environmental Sciences\, RTI International \n\n\nModerator: Richard Van Dorn\, PhD\, Senior Mental Health Services Researcher\, RTI International \n\n\nDuren Banks\, PhD\, Senior Research Criminologist\, RTI International \n\n\nLeslie Citrome\, MD\, MPH\, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences\, New York Medical College \n\n\nSarah Desmarais\, PhD\, Associate Professor of Psychology\, North Carolina State University \n\n\nJoshua Horwitz\, JD\, Executive Director\, Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence \n\n\nJeffrey Swanson\, PhD\, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences\, Duke University      \n\n\nWhen and where:\nDate: Thursday\, May 26\, 2016 at 12:00 PM ET”¨  \nLunch and Registration: Noon EDT \nForum: 12:30–2 p.m. EDT \nLocation: Holeman Lounge\, National Press Club\, 529 14th Street N.W.\, Washington\, D.C. \nHow to Attend:\nIndividuals may register here. Find more information about the event here. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/mental-illness-and-violence-dispelling-the-myths-and-managing-the-risks/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160525T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160525T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154322Z CREATED:20231103T164611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154322Z UID:26201-1464138000-1464138000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:An Examination of the Policy Landscape for Personalized Medicine DESCRIPTION:Stephen J. Ubl\, president and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America\, will discuss the value and promise of personalized medicine at the 12th Annual State of Personalized Medicine Luncheon Address\, including the fact that 25 percent of new drugs approved last year were so-called personalized medicine. \nMembers of the press are invited. Email Chris Wells (at cwells@personalizedmedicinecoalition.org) for more information. \nMay 25\, noon-2 p.m. ET at the  National Press Club URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/an-examination-of-the-policy-landscape-for-personalized-medicine/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160523T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160523T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154322Z CREATED:20231103T164910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154322Z UID:26210-1463965200-1463965200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Bipartisan Policy Center: Housing and Aging event DESCRIPTION:The Washington-based Bipartisan Policy Center holds an event to release its recommendations for “Healthy Aging” and the role of housing on health care for seniors. \nThe recommendations from the center’s Senior Health and Housing Task Force are included in “Healthy Aging Begins at Home\,” a report that follows its year-look examination of the issues. It will be released at the 2 p.m. EDT event. \nContact: Joann Donnellan\, (202) 204-2400 or jdonnellan@bipartisanpolicy.org.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/bipartisan-policy-center-housing-and-aging-event/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154323Z CREATED:20231103T165109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154323Z UID:26213-1463706000-1463706000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Congressional Briefing: State Strategies to Reduce Child Poverty DESCRIPTION:Reducing Child Poverty \nChildren’s advocacy group First Focus holds a briefing in Washington\, D.C. on state strategies to reduce child poverty. The discussion on Capitol Hill aims to highlight innovative strategies in states such as West Virginia and Utah\, as well as how action in U.S. states can help build a national strategy to curb poverty in youth and improve children’s health. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/congressional-briefing-state-strategies-to-reduce-child-poverty/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR