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: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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154324Z CREATED:20231103T165109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154324Z UID:26212-1463533200-1463533200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Community Development as a Partner for Health Equity DESCRIPTION:This interactive webinar from the National Association of County & City Health Officials will provide an overview of the community development sector\, a multi-billion-dollar sector that serves as an action arm for addressing social determinants of health through the development and financing of affordable housing\, grocery stores\, community centers\, health clinics\, and services in low- and moderate-income communities. \nPresenters will focus on the sector’s alignment with the health equity goals of public health\, shared measurement strategies\, and emerging opportunities for cross-sector collaboration for city and county health departments as a result of the Affordable Care Act and new private investment vehicles. The presentation will conclude with an interactive discussion with audience members about the role of community development in future public health research and practice. \nSpeakers: \nRenee Roy Elias has worked for a decade as a community planner committed to neighborhood revitalization\, health\, and food security in low-income communities. Prior to joining the Network\, Renee served as Principal Consultant of City Food Strategies. There\, she worked with community-based organizations and public health agencies to implement urban grocery stores\, community gardens\, and other health-promoting community development projects. \nDaniel Lau is a nonprofit professional working to support communities become more healthy\, successful and resilient. Before coming to the Network\, Daniel was the Programs Director at Mission Asset Fund. At MAF\, he managed the expansion and implementation of Lending Circles\, a group savings and credit-building program. Building partnerships all across the country\, Daniel contributed to a movement of safe and responsible access to financial capital for hardworking families\, opening doors for economic advancement and self-sufficiency. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/community-development-as-a-partner-for-health-equity/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T150852Z CREATED:20231103T164709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150852Z UID:26203-1463533200-1463533200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:AHCJ membership benefit: Data to research health providers DESCRIPTION:Recording\n\n\nWatch the webcast \n\n\nSpeaker’s presentation\n\n\n(coming soon) \n\n\nResources\n\n\nAHCJ membership benefits \n\n\nAccess to Carevoyance \n\n\nEmail Abhinav Gautam \n\n\n\nMay 18\, 1-1:30 p.m. ET\nHealth journalists often need detailed\, accurate information about health care providers. Learn more about a new AHCJ membership benefit through the company Carevoyance\, providing data covering hospitals\, physicians\, laboratories and other providers. (Note: This benefit will become available June 1\, 2016.) \nYou can find information about provider specialties\, finances\, referrals\, affiliations\, patient demographics\, prescriptions and basic contact information. AHCJ members can search by geography\, names\, specialties and more. Learn more about using this resource from Abhinav Gautam\, M.D.\, Carevoyance’s chief medical officer. \nHow to participate\nClick here\, fill in your name where indicated and click on the “Enter Room” button. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the webcast. \nAbout the speaker\n\nAbhinav Gautam\, M.D. \n\nAbhinav Gautam\, M.D.\, is a physician\, inventor and entrepreneur who is the chief medical officer and co-founder of Carevoyance. Prior to Carevoyance he helped start and scale a cloud-based electronic health records company. He is an active member of Miami’s startup ecosystem\, having served on eMerge America’s advisory board and now is Startupbootcamp Miami’s first entrepreneur in residence. Previously\, Abhinav published peer reviewed articles in  the field of biosemiotics\, surgery and anesthesiology. He completed his residency in anesthesiology at University of Miami and continues his clinical practice one day a week. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ahcj-membership-benefit-data-to-research-health-providers/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160514T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161712Z CREATED:20231025T161853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161712Z UID:24138-1463187600-1463533200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Attend more than 400 innovative and interactive scientific sessions on mental health\, and learn about the latest research and learning in the field. \nFeatured speakers include: \n\n\nSupreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer \n\n\nAtul Gawande\, M.D.\, M.P.H. \n\n\nCDC Director Thomas Frieden\, M.D.\, M.P.H. \n\n\nMental health is constantly evolving – which means you need to stay on top of the latest advances to keep your audience informed. Join us at the 2016 APA Annual Meeting to talk with leaders in the fields of medicine\, science and health policy. You can attend more than 400 innovative and interactive scientific sessions on mental health\, and learn about the latest research and learning in the field. \nPreliminary information guide to the meeting. \nInformation on obtaining media credentials for the meeting. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-psychiatric-association-annual-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160512T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160512T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154325Z CREATED:20231103T164910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154325Z UID:26211-1463014800-1463014800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Bipartisan Discussion on poverty\, well-being DESCRIPTION:The winners of the American Academy of Political and Social Science‘s 2016 Moynihan Prize – Ron Haskins and Isabel Sawhill\, the bipartisan duo who launched The Brookings Center on Children and Families – will discuss evidence-based policy solutions to address family and child well-being and poverty. \nHaskins\, who served in the second Bush Administration\, will discuss initiatives aimed at promoting strong families and expand opportunity\, while Sawhill\, who served in the Clinton Administration\, will address the rise of single parenting. \nHaskins will continue the lecture with remarks on evidence-based initiatives\, including those in the Obama administration\, that promote strong families and expand opportunity. \nThe lecture\, sponsored by American Academy of Political and Social Science and SAGE Publishing\, will be held in the Kennedy Caucus Room in the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill at 1:30 p.m.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/bipartisan-discussion-on-poverty-well-being/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160511T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160511T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T150851Z CREATED:20231103T164709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150851Z UID:26204-1462928400-1462928400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health literacy: How language\, context affects disparities DESCRIPTION: \nSpeaker’s presentation & resources\nWatch the recorded webcast \nRima’s Rudd’s presentation \nAHCJ Social Determinants core topic \nSocial determinants news from Covering Health \nNational Action Plan to Improve Literacy \nHealth Literacy Studies \nU.S. Adult Literacy \nHealth Literacy: A Prescription to End Confusion \nHealth Literacy Skills of U.S. Adults \nThe arc of health literacy \nExploring the changing landscape of health literacy\, communication \n\nMay 11\, 3 p.m. ET\nSocial media\, video and a host of other technological changes have a daily impact on health journalism coverage – but what about their messaging to patients\, caregivers and others? \nWe will take a look at how the language and information facing today’s population is impacting people’s health across the country with Rima Rudd\, a founder in the field of health literacy studies and a leading researcher exploring this aspect of health communication. A senior lecturer on health literacy\, education\, and policy at Harvard University’s School of Public Health\, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences\, Rudd also serves on the Institute of Medicine’s Roundtable on Health Literacy\, which is examining the impact of literacy on health and wellbeing. \nDuring the webcast\, we will explore how health literacy impacts people’s ability to make health care decisions\, the impact of technology\, and the role of culture in assessing how people view health and treatments. We’ll also examine specific language and context\, and we’ll discuss how journalists covering health can play a role.  \n \nAbout the speaker\nRima E. Rudd\, M.S.P.H.\, Sc.D.\, has been a member of the faculty in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences (with its various name changes) for more than 25 years. Her research and teaching initially focused on the design and evaluation of community based public health programs. In the mid-1990s she began to focus her teaching as well as her research studies on health disparities and literacy-related barriers to health information\, health programs\, and health care. A founder of and leader in health literacy studies\, Rudd drafted the first national call to action\, served on the original Institute of Medicine Health Literacy Committee\, and has written and contributed to multiple health policy reports\, white papers\, and research studies. She serves on the Institute of Medicine Round Table on Health Literacy and is engaged in research and policy projects in the United States\, Europe\, New Zealand and Australia.  \n\nRima E. Rudd\, M.S.P.H.\, Sc.D. \n\n\nSusan Heavey URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-literacy-how-language-context-affects-disparities/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160510T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161713Z CREATED:20231025T161853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161713Z UID:24137-1462842000-1463101200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:39th Annual Rural Health Conference DESCRIPTION:THe National Rural Health Association’s Annual Rural Health Conference is the nation’s largest rural health conference\, created for all of those with an interest in rural health care\, including rural health practitioners\, hospital administrators\, clinic directors and lay health workers\, social workers\, state and federal health employees\, academics\, community members and more. \nTopics addressed will include: \n\n\noral health \n\n\nimmigration \n\n\ntelemedicine \n\n\nveterans \n\n\nchronic disease management \n\n\nhealth disparities and inequities \n\n\nrural workforce \n\n\nopioid abuse \n\n\naccountable care organizations \n\n\neducation of health care providers \n\n\nend-of-life care \n\n\naging of the rural population \n\n\npsychiatric care \n\n\nobesity management \n\n\nThe annual Rural Medical Education Conference and Health Equity Conference (formerly the Rural Multiracial and Multicultural Health Conference) will both be held May 10 directly prior to the Annual Rural Health Conference. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/39th-annual-rural-health-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160510T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160510T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154326Z CREATED:20231103T164910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154326Z UID:26209-1462842000-1462842000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Preventing Bullying Through Science\, Policy\, and Practice DESCRIPTION:The National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine releases its report on preventing bullying entitled\, “Preventing Bullying Through Science\, Policy\, and Practice.” \nThe report focuses on children ages 5 to 18 and weighs in on: available information on bullying’s biological and psychosocial effects\, factors that increase or decrease bullying\, and whether zero-tolerance policies are effective. It also includes the academies’ recommendations. \nNAS will release the report at an 11 a.m. EDT press conference in Washington\, D.C.\, that will also be webcast live here. Contact: NAS at 202-334-2138 or news@nas.edu. \nUpdate: \nBullying Is a ‘Serious Public Health Problem\,’ Says New Report; Evidence-Based Approaches to Prevent Bullying and its Harm Could Have a Dramatic Effect on Children’s Well-Being and Development URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/preventing-bullying-through-science-policy-and-practice/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160510T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160510T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154327Z CREATED:20231103T164510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154327Z UID:26196-1462842000-1462842000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Harvard LGBT Bullying Symposium DESCRIPTION:Titled “Translating Research to Action to Improve the Health of All Youth\,” this day-long symposium at Harvard Medical School in Boston aims to “to advance current research and intervention approaches with the goal of improving understanding of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, and transgender (LGBT) bullying and its effects on child and adolescent health.” Experts\, including researchers\, health care providers\, local lawmakers\, and school officials\, will address health disparities in sexual and gender minority youth with an eye toward ways to improving LGBT youth health\, boost resilience and decrease bullying. The event will be held at Harvard’s Joseph B. Martin Conference Center from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/harvard-lgbt-bullying-symposium/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160509T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160510T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161714Z CREATED:20231025T161852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161714Z UID:24136-1462755600-1462842000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health Datapalooza DESCRIPTION:Conceived as part of a public/private movement to liberate and use health data\, the Datapalooza continues its tradition of engaging patient and consumer voices\, and bringing national and international leaders from the C-levels of business and government together for engaging discussions. \nAccording to CMS\, the 2016 meeting brings a sharpened focus to the real world\, actionable uses of data to drive value\, improve care\, and help people lead healthier lives.  \nTopics on the agenda include: \n\n\nThe debate over rating doctors and hospitals \n\n\nData-driven solutions to the opioid epidemic \n\n\nUsing Medicare data to manage populations \n\n\nSocial determinants \n\n\nData for public health  \n\n\nHackers and privacy fears over electronic medical records \n\n\n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-datapalooza-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160508T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160509T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161715Z CREATED:20231025T161844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161715Z UID:24130-1462669200-1462755600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Women in Dentistry Conference DESCRIPTION:Meeting will feature speakers focusing on topics including leadership\, professional skills. patient care  and team-building. Here is the link for more information.  \nAmong the sessions being offered: \n\n\nImportance of Partnerships Rella and Dr. Gordon Christensen  \n\n\nThe Art and Science of Product Research and Evaluation Rella Christensen\, RDH\, PhD  \n\n\nConversation with Dr. Carol Gomez Summerhays\, president of the ADA\, about her journey in the dental industry\, the challenges she has faced and things she has learned along the way. \n\n\nTeam Building Dr. Sheri B. Doniger  \n\n\nLeadership – The Tool to Build a Purpose-Filled Life and Business Rene Johnson  \n\n\nFeel the Pain\, Feel the Fear – Now Embrace It! Dr. Desirée Walker  \n\n\nRemember Who You Are – Know Who You Want to Be Julie Charlestein  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/women-in-dentistry-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160504T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160506T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154328Z CREATED:20231025T161851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154328Z UID:24135-1462323600-1462496400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:IHA Health Literacy Conference DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA) holds its 15th annual Health Literacy Conference in Anaheim\, California. The three-day long event includes sessions on creating inclusive healthcare environments\, working with the newly insured\, and a basic primer on health literacy. Panels will also examine the specific issues involving online communications and the impact of literacy on public health issues. The conference includes experts from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Harvard’s School of Public Health as well as state experts from Missouri\, Colorado and Ohio. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/iha-health-literacy-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160502T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160502T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154329Z CREATED:20231103T164710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154329Z UID:26205-1462150800-1462150800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Standards for Health Information Governance DESCRIPTION:Health Story Project Roundtable \nMay 2\, 2016  |  Noon—1 p.m. ET \nDiscover a robust\, globally-focused initiative designed to advance best practices and guidelines for health information management through Information Governance (IG)\, an initiative lead by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Along with the Integrating the Health Enterprise (IHE)\, AHIMA has created an enhanced approach to aligning health information management practices with health IT to support best practices through interoperability standards. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nGet an overview of how AHIMA-IHE uses Information Governance to support the Health Story Project\nLearn about the lifecycle of the Information Governance initiative as a framework for organizational efficiency\nDiscover use cases and health information management practices used to validate existing health IT standards\n\n\nSpeakers: \nLinda Bailey-Woods\, RHIA\, CPHIMSPrincipal\, Health IT ConsultingPlante Moran \nSandra Huyck\, RHIT\, CCS-P\, CPC\, CPC-HCompliance Audit SpecialistBeaumont Health \nLee Wise\, MS\, RHIA\, CHCOHealth Information ManagerSummit Medical Center \nAHIMA Contact: \nHarry B. Rhodes\, CPHIMSDirector\, National Standards AHIMA \n\nBACKGROUND: \nIn 2008\, the Health Story Project joined forces with Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise USA (IHE USA) and the Office of the National Coordinator’s Standards & Interoperability Framework to harmonize their work to produce the Consolidated Clinical Document Architecture (C-CDA) cited in Meaningful Use Stage 2. C-CDA is now the core of the United States’ national agenda for interoperability. \nRegister here.For more information about the Health Story Project\, please contact us at healthstory@himss.org. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/standards-for-health-information-governance/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR