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SUMMARY:Bundled payment summit
DESCRIPTION:June 3-5 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Washington\, D.C.\, and online\nThe fifth national Bundled Payment Summit will address health care payment reforms and have a particular focus on bundled payment. Speakers will address Medicare’s Bundled Payment for Care Improvement initiative\, the recently announced oncology care model for bundled payment and how state Medicaid programs are using bundled payment to shift away from fee for service. The brochure and more information are available online. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/bundled-payment-summit/
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SUMMARY:Canadian Association of Journalists 2015 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:EvidenceNetwork.ca is supporting a keynote speech by Trudy Lieberman\, Past President of the AHCJ (Association of Health Care Journalists) at the upcoming Canadian Association of Journalists 2015 Annual Conference. \nSpeakers: Trudy Lieberman\, Andre Picard and Pauline Dakin \nTime: Friday\, June 5th\, 1:30 – 2:30 pm \nLocation: Atlantica Hotel\, 1980 Robie St\, Guild West Room \nTrudy Lieberman is past president of the Association of Health Care Journalists and an adjunct professor of public health at the CUNY School of Public Health. She is a long-time contributor to the Columbia Journalism review where she blogs for CJR.org about media coverage of healthcare and retirement issues. She is organizing a Panel of International Journalists for EvidenceNetwork.ca (see below).  trudy.lieberman@gmail.com 212-228-5725\, twitter: @trudy_lieberman. \nAreas of expertise: Health Policy\, The U.S. Health System and the Affordable Care Act\, Long-Term Care\, Health and Aging.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/canadian-association-of-journalists-2015-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150610T010000
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DTSTAMP:20231109T161930Z
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SUMMARY:Medicare Part D – A Beacon or a Warning Light?
DESCRIPTION:The National Academy of Social Insurance will hold a briefing in the Capitol Visitor’s Center on First Street\, NE\, Room 208\, in Washington\, D.C.\, on the Medicare prescription drug program (known as Part D). Experts will discuss the successes and limitations of Part D and how this program could be a model for other insurance coverage. Contact NASI to register and get more information.  \nWednesday\, June 10\, 1-5 p.m.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/medicare-part-d-ae-a-beacon-or-a-warning-light/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150612T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150612T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T161929Z
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SUMMARY:The virtual visit: How telehealth is reshaping care delivery
DESCRIPTION:June 12 \nThe National Institute for Health Care Management will sponsor a webinar on how more health systems are using telemedicine to improve convenience for consumers and provide better access to care for the underserved\, particularly those in rural areas. \nDespite the advantages of telehealth\, state licensure requirements\, reimbursement questions and concerns about quality and patient safety limit its use. The draft agenda (pdf) shows that experts will address how health systems can use this technology while protecting patients. \nSpeakers include Karen DeSalvo\, MD\, of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; former Sen. William H. Frist\, MD\, of Teladoc; Damian Gilbert of TouchCare; Mario Gutierrez of the Center for Connected Health Policy; and Howard Rochay of Florida Blue. \nJournalists can register here for the webinar\, which will be 1-2:30 p.m. ET.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-virtual-visit-how-telehealth-is-reshaping-care-delivery/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150615T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150616T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T161928Z
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SUMMARY:Fertility in Sub-Saharan Africa
DESCRIPTION:The National Research Council will hold a workshop in Washington\, D.C.\, on the determinants of the slow fertility transition in sub-Saharan Africa. \nhttp://sites.nationalacademies.org/DBASSE/CPOP/CurrentProjects/DBASSE_090572
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/fertility-in-sub-saharan-africa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150616T010000
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SUMMARY:U.S. Population Estimates by Demographic Characteristics
DESCRIPTION:The Census Bureau is scheduled to release its populations estimates by demographic characteristics” under an embargoed basis for reporters. Details TBA.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/u-s-population-estimates-by-demographic-characteristics/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150616T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150616T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T161927Z
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SUMMARY:Health Matters webinar on King v. Burwell: Obamacare on the brink?
DESCRIPTION:June 16 at 1 pm ET \nThe National Institute for Health Care Management will sponsor a webinar on whether the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in King v. Burwell will effectively dismantle the Affordable Care Act. The court’s decision is expected later this month. \nReporting on Health convened a panel of experts to provide journalists and policymakers with context\, legal understanding and story ideas for this case. The speakers include Linda Greenhouse of The New York Times\, Jay Angoff\, former Missouri Insurance Commissioner; and Jennifer Haberkorn of Politico. \nRegister here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-matters-webinar-on-king-v-burwell-obamacare-on-the-brink/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150617T010000
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SUMMARY:Atlanta chapter: Vaccine hesitancy and outreach
DESCRIPTION:Vaccine refusers represent only a small percentage of people who may not get vaccines for themselves or their children. Many people who don’t get vaccines are simply hesitant to do so. This panel discussion will cover vaccine hesitancy and outreach. Panelists will discuss who the vaccine hesitant are; the barriers and concerns that prevent them from getting vaccines; and efforts to improve vaccine rates. Speakers will discuss research and initiatives related to vaccine communication as well as innovative venues for vaccines and efforts to expand scope of practice for non-physician health care providers to administer vaccines.  \nSpeakers: \nGlen Nowak is director of the Center for Health and Risk Communication in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. He is also currently serving as a visiting senior communications specialist with the National Vaccine Program Office in Washington\, D.C. He is the former Associate Director for Communications for CDC’s National Immunization Program. \nMona Majmudar\, Pharm.D.\, is the district immunization trainer for Walgreens. She has received national recognition for her efforts to get immunizations out to low-income families and children. She has formed partnerships with other non-physician provider groups in order to overcome the barriers created by pharmacists’ limited scope of practice in the state of Georgia. \nThis event will be at Manuel’s Tavern in Atlanta on June 17: 7 p.m. social\, 7:30 p.m. program \nRSVP to Andy Miller\, chapter president\, at amiller@georgiahealthnews.com \n  \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/atlanta-chapter-vaccine-hesitancy-and-outreach/
CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150617T010000
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SUMMARY:Conference call: Injury deaths\, national & state rates/rankings to be released
DESCRIPTION:New Injury Prevention Report Card Features State Mortality Rankings\, Grades and Data on Injuries & Drug Overdoses \n\nWHAT: Press briefing conference call to release The Facts Hurt: A State-By-State Injury Prevention Policy Report\, including state-by-state injury death rates and rankings\, and a report card for how well states scored on 10 key indicators of steps states can take to prevent injuries.  Some featured topics include drug overdoses\, motor vehicle crashes\, suicides\, homicides\, falls\, and child abuse and neglect. \n\n\nThe Facts Hurt report\, which will be released by the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation\, was developed in partnership with leading injury prevention experts from the Safe States Alliance and the Society for the Advancement of Violence and Injury Prevention (SAVIR). \n\n\nWHEN:  \n10-11 am ET\, June 17 \n\nWHO:  \n\n\nJeffrey Levi\, Ph.D.\, executive director\, TFAH \n\n\nCorinne Peek-Asa\, professor\, associate dean for research\, College of Public Health\, University of Iowa \n\n\nAmber Williams\, executive eirector\, Safe States Alliance \n\n\nHOW:  \nPlease contact Albert Lang at 202-864-5941 or alang@tfah.org at TFAH to receive embargoed materials and/or reserve a line for the audio conference. You can access the call at 1-888-505-4375\, with Passcode: 9733605. \nThe call will be moderated and recorded. Please call in a few minutes before the scheduled start time to avoid delays.  The call is for credentialed media only. \nThe report will be made available on TFAH’s Web site\,  www.healthyamericans.org at 10 a.m. (ET) on June 17. \nEmbargoed materials available upon request.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/conference-call-injury-deaths-national-state-rates-rankings-to-be-released/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150618T010000
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SUMMARY:Washington\, D.C. chapter: Language do’s and don’ts
DESCRIPTION:The Washington\, D.C.\, chapter of the Association of Health Care Journalists and the American Psychological Association invite you to “Language Do’s and Don’ts.” \nJoin fellow journalists\, psychologists and representatives from APA for an interactive discussion about choosing wording that’s both sensitive and straightforward when reporting on the LGBT community\, people with disabilities and people with mental health conditions. \nReporters who have questions or examples from their own work are encouraged to submit their ideas before the event to Kimberly Leonard at kleonard@usnews.com. \nThe event will be held in APA’s state-of-the-art rooftop conference center and of course\, beverages and snacks will be served. All journalists are welcome.  \nJoin us on June 18: \n\n\nRefreshments and networking: 6-6:30 p.m. \n\n\nPanel discussion: 6:30-7:30 p.m. \n\n\nLocation: The American Psychological Association\, 750 First St NE (about 1 block from the Union Station Metro) \nRSVP to Anna Miller at amiller@usnews.com by June 15. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/washington-d-c-chapter-language-doaes-and-donaets/
CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150619T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150620T005959
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SUMMARY:Rural Health Journalism Workshop 2015
DESCRIPTION:Free workshop focuses on covering rural America\n\n\n\nAHCJ’s eighth Rural Health Journalism Workshop will bring journalists together with health care and policy experts who focus on the medical challenges of rural areas. \n\n\n\nLeave with a better understanding of what’s happening – or will be happening – in rural regions\, and return to work with dozens of story ideas you can pursue. \n\n\n\nThis special one-day\, no-fee workshop will help you find and cover health stories in rural America. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will run from 7:30 a.m. until 4:20 p.m. on June 19 at the Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa\, with breakfast and lunch provided. \n\n\n\nPlease help us spread the word to your journalism colleagues. \n\n\n\nTravel assistance\n\n\n\nEven though this is a free workshop\, we understand some journalists may still have a hard time getting travel support. Thanks to our generous sponsors\, AHCJ has some travel assistance available. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, apply for assistance or contact us at 573-884-5606 or info@healthjournalism.org. \n\n\n\nGetting around Fort Worth\n\n\n\nDowntown Fort Worth offers a complimentary trolley to help you get around town. You can see our host hotel\, the Sheraton\, on the bottom right side of the map. Or it’s also an easy walk. \n\n\n\nHost\n\n\n\nUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center \n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n\nRobert Wood Johnson Foundation\n\n\n\nMissouri Foundation for Health\n\n\n\nThe Commonwealth Fund
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/rural-health-journalism-workshop-2015/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150625T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150628T010000
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SUMMARY:Aspen Ideas Festival: Spotlight Health
DESCRIPTION:This health-focused session kicks off the Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen\, Colo.\, and includes panels on reducing global inequality\, building systems that influence health and global health threats. \nhttp://www.aspenideas.org/spotlighthealth
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aspen-ideas-festival-spotlight-health/
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