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:20160106T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160106T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154348Z CREATED:20231103T164106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154348Z UID:26165-1452042000-1452042000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Oral Health Care System: A State-By-State Analysis DESCRIPTION:On Jan. 6\, at 11 a.m. CT\, the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute will present details of its recent report “The Oral Health Care System: A State-By-State Analysis.” \nThe report includes data on all 50 states and the District of Columbia\, as well as the nation as a whole\, including the most current available information on: \n\n\nTrends in dental care utilization (dental visits) for Medicaid-enrolled children\, as well as for children and adults with private dental benefits; \n\n\nTrends in the supply of dentists\, including the percentage who participate in Medicaid; \n\n\nTrends in reimbursement rates for dental care services in Medicaid and private dental benefit plans; and \n\n\nPercentage of the population with access to optimally fluoridated drinking water (among people on community water systems). \n\n\nEach state report also includes results from an innovative survey of nearly 15\,000 U.S. adults\, measuring their “dental IQ\,” self-reported oral health status\, and attitudes toward the importance and value of good oral health. \n\n\nThe report is available online. \nClick here to register. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-oral-health-care-system-a-state-by-state-analysis/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160111T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160114T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161741Z CREATED:20231025T161837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161741Z UID:24116-1452474000-1452733200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference DESCRIPTION:The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference is the largest and most informative healthcare investment symposium in the industry which brings together global industry leaders\, emerging fast-growth companies\, innovative technology creators\, globally minded service providers\, and members of the investment community. \nMany of the sessions are webcast. More info here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/j-p-morgan-healthcare-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160113T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160113T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161740Z CREATED:20231103T164109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161740Z UID:26166-1452646800-1452646800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Obesity research: What to know and making sense of studies DESCRIPTION:Recorded webcast\nWatch the webcast \nSpeaker’s presentation\nSlides from Yoni Freedhoff \nResources\nAHCJ Core Topic: Medical studies \nPosts about covering medical research from Covering Health blog \nContact Dr. Freedhoff\ndrfreedhoff@bmimedical.ca www.bmimedical.ca www.weightymatters.ca @yonifreedhoff \n\nJan. 13\, 2 p.m. ET\nCalling obesity an “epidemic” is almost a cliche in health reporting\, but there is no question that obesity is linked to many serious health issues and quality of life\, and obesity incidence has been increasing. \nThat reality has led to even more medical research into its causes\, its treatment and management and the conditions obesity increases the risk of experiencing. \nObesity expert and physician Yoni Freedhoff will provide an overview of the state of obesity research and explain what reporters need to know and look for in medical research about obesity. \nWith Tara Haelle\, AHCJ’s core topic leader on medical studies\, Freedhoff will explain what we know\, how to cut through hype\, how to spot less evidence-based claims\, and how to talk about the issue in a respectful way. \n \nAbout the speaker\nYoni Freedhoff\, M.D.\, C.C.F.P.\, is a family doctor\, an assistant professor of family medicine at the University of Ottawa\, and founder and medical director of the Bariatric Medical Institute\, a multi-disciplinary\, nonsurgical\, evidence-based nutrition and weight management center. Freedhoff is author of The Diet Fix and blogs at Weightymatters.ca. \n\nYoni Freedhoff \n\n\nTara Haelle URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/obesity-research-what-to-know-and-making-sense-of-studies/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160113T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160113T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161739Z CREATED:20231103T164110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161739Z UID:26168-1452646800-1452646800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Teleconference on ACA enrollment and hard-to-reach populations DESCRIPTION:Families USA will hold a conference call at 1 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss efforts to reach out to “hard-to-reach populations” ahead of the deadline to enroll for health insurance. Experts on the healthcare advocacy group’s call will also discuss those who remain uninsured as well as barriers to enrollment. Speakers include Peter Lee\, executive director of Covered California; Mike Perry\, partner in PerryUndem Research/Communication; Mirna Castro\, director of Health Navigation and Promotions\, Servicios de La Raza; and Rachel Klein\, Families USA director of Organizational Strategy. Journalists can dial in at 888-280-4443 using confirmation code 4824179. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/teleconference-on-aca-enrollment-and-hard-to-reach-populations/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160116T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160117T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161738Z CREATED:20231025T161835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161738Z UID:24112-1452906000-1452992400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Annual MCI Symposium DESCRIPTION:Annual Mild Cognitive Impairment Symposium\, The Annual Alzheimer’s Early Diagnostic and Treatment Workshop and annual Alzheimer’s Public Information Forum\, sponsored by The Wien Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders\, Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach. \nConference Website (note: put on by World Events Forum)  \nContact: 224-938-9523 \nAmong the sessions: \n\n\n\nRisk Factors for Cognitive Decline: Cardiovascular Disease\, Inflammation and Subjective Symptoms \n\n\nVascular Disease\, Neuroinflammation and Cognition \n\n\nSubjective Cognitive Decline: Epidemiology\, Biomarkers and Progression to MCI and Dementia \n\n\nDiagnosis of Preclinical and Prodromal Alzheimer’s Disease \n\n\nMemory Complaints and the Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/annual-mci-symposium/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160119T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160120T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161737Z CREATED:20231025T161835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161737Z UID:24113-1453165200-1453251600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) meeting DESCRIPTION:NACA advises the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\, the Director of NIH\, and the Director of NIA on its mission. \nThe Council meets three times a year to consider applications for research and training and to recommend funding for promising applications. \nContact: Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL) nianews3@mail.nih.gov; Phone: 301-496-1752  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-advisory-council-on-aging-naca-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160121T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160121T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161737Z CREATED:20231103T164111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161737Z UID:26170-1453338000-1453338000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Role of SNAP in the U.S. Social Safety Net DESCRIPTION:Stanford University’s Center on Food Security and the Environment (FSE) hosts “The Role of SNAP in the U.S. Social Safety Net: Assessing effects on poverty\, food insecurity and health\,” a lecture by Hilary Hoynes\, a professor of public policy and economics at the center who holds the Haas Distinguished Chair in Economic Disparities. \nAn economist who specializes in poverty\, Hoynes will discuss the program – commonly known as “food stamps” – and its role in improving nutrition as well as on food insecurity and health. RSVPs are requested for the Stanford-based event\, which runs is scheduled for 3:30-5 p.m. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-role-of-snap-in-the-u-s-social-safety-net/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160125T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160125T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T150847Z CREATED:20231103T164105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150847Z UID:26164-1453683600-1453683600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:A look at the 21st Century Cures Act in 2016 DESCRIPTION:Congress is poised to pass the 21st Century Cures Act in 2016 that many experts believe will weaken FDA regulation of medical devices with far-reaching consequences to the public. Any of you who cover FDA\, the drug and device industry\, and those who are interested in the path of this legislation and those interested as patients who might need such devices will find this program helpful. Here are the details: \nWHEN:      6:30 p.m.\, Jan. 25 \nWHERE:    New York State Health Foundation\, 1385 Broadway\, 23rd Floor \nSPEAKER:  Dr. Sanket Dhruva \n Dr. Dhruva\, a cardiologist and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar at Yale\, has written widely about the FDA’s pre-market regulation of medical devices and the strength of evidence used for approval. One of his particular interests is the safety and effectiveness of devices in women. Dr. Dhruva has also studied Medicare coverage decisions and is interested in developing and assessing the evidence base for new technologies. \nRefreshments will be provided. \nPlease RSVP to trudy.lieberman@gmail.com. If you initially say you’re coming and then can’t make it\, please let Trudy know. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/a-look-at-the-21st-century-cures-act-in-2016/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160127T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160127T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154347Z CREATED:20231103T164205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154347Z UID:26173-1453856400-1453856400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Adoption of Certified Electronic Health Record Systems and Electronic Information Sharing DESCRIPTION:The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics will release an embargoed report on the “Adoption of Certified Electronic Health Record Systems and Electronic Information Sharing in Physician Offices:  United States\, 2013 and 2014.” \nTo access embargoed and password protected materials\, reporters should contact the CDC/NCHS Press Room at 301-458-4800 or register with the NCHS Media List.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/adoption-of-certified-electronic-health-record-systems-and-electronic-information-sharing/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160127T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160128T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161736Z CREATED:20231025T161834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161736Z UID:24111-1453856400-1453942800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Disparate Income\, Wealth and Opportunity: Implications for Social Insurance DESCRIPTION:Disparate Income\, Wealth and Opportunity: Implications for Social Insurance\nThe National Academy of Social Insurance holds its annual policy conference\, titled Disparate Income\, Wealth and Opportunity: Implications for Social Insurance\, at the National Press Club in Washington\, D.C. The two-day event will examine the most recent data on growing income disparities\, look at current trends and explore the potential for social insurance – such as Medicare\, long-term care and workers’ compensation insurance – to curb disparities. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/disparate-income-wealth-and-opportunity-implications-for-social-insurance/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160128T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160128T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161735Z CREATED:20231103T164110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161735Z UID:26167-1453942800-1453942800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Top health industry issues of 2016 DESCRIPTION:PwCs Health Research Institute (HRI) welcomes reporters to its free webinar on its new report\, “Top health industry issues of 2016.” It will cover “merger mania\,” drug prices\, health apps\, mental health\, costs and other hot topics.                         Noon. Link to register: https://meetpwc.cvent.com/HealthTop10. That will get you the rest of the details about joining. Contact Gwen Lane with media questions: gwendolyn.lane@pwc.com URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/top-health-industry-issues-of-2016/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160128T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160129T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161734Z CREATED:20231025T161843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161734Z UID:24126-1453942800-1454029200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Promise and Perils of Nuclear Energy DESCRIPTION:In some ways\, nuclear power has never looked better — or worse. In an age of climate change and growing energy demands\, the world needs low-carbon fuel sources\, and nuclear delivers electricity without the greenhouse gas emissions of fossil fuels. Can nuclear power be considered a form of “green” energy? In the wake of Fukushima\, Three Mile Island\, and Chernobyl\, can it be reliable and safe? \nThe Missouri School of Journalism invites journalists who cover energy\, business\, health\, and the environment to a workshop covering the risks and benefits of nuclear energy for healthcare\, research\, and power generation. \nAttendees will:\n\n\nTour the MU Research Reactor\, the largest research reactor on any university campus\, to hear about research in healthcare\, agriculture\, archaeology\, epidemiology and other fields. \n\n\nGet a behind-the-scenes tour of the nearby Callaway commercial nuclear reactor operated by Ameren. \n\n\nListen to national experts\, newsmakers and journalists on topics such as safety\, emissions\, waste\, water use\, and the economics of energy. \n\n\nAttend a public screening of the provocative documentary\, “Pandora’s Promise\,” and discuss it with a panel of experts. \n\n\nNot only will journalists find sources and story ideas\, they’ll go home with a better understanding of the science and strategies for telling complex stories. The journalists have been selected but some sessions are open to the public and will be live streamed: \nSessions Open to the Public\nLive-streamed www.rjionline.org/live #nuclearworkshop    \nThursday\, Jan. 28 \n8:30 – 9:30 a.m. – “Nuclear 101: How nuclear energy works\, from the Big Bang to today.” Got science? We’ll blast into space with a talk on the origins of the universe and come back to Earth for a primer on nuclear energy. \nModerator: Sara Shipley Hiles\, Missouri School of JournalismSpeakers:Angela Speck\, MU AstrophysicsBill Miller\, MU Research Reactor \n9:45 – 11:15 a.m. – “Hot issues in nuclear energy: Key players discuss where nuclear is today.” Climate change has changed the conversation. Where will we get our energy in the future? A panel of experts discusses nuclear vs. renewables\, the impact of the Clean Power Plan and COP21\, and the economics of energy. \nModerator: Kari Lydersen\, reporter\, Midwest Energy NewsPanelists: \nJohn Keeley\, Nuclear Energy Institute \nDavid Lochbaum\, Union of Concerned Scientists \nKevin Kamps\, Beyond Nuclear \nScott Burnell\, Nuclear Regulatory Commission \nFriday\, Jan. 29 \n8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – “Nuclear safety in a post-Fukushima world.” Incidents at Fukushima\, Three Mile Island and Chernobyl raise concerns about nuclear safety. Experts will address the state of nuclear safety today along with radiation health effects\, waste storage and the consequences of aging plants. \nModerator\, Roger Witherspoon\, independent journalistSpeakers: \nDavid Lochbaum\, Union of Concerned Scientists \nJohn Keeley\, Nuclear Energy Institute \nDavid Ropeik\, Harvard \nKevin Kamps\, Beyond Nuclear \nLarry Criscione\, former Callaway employee and whistleblower \nScott Burnell\, NRC \n  \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-promise-and-perils-of-nuclear-energy/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160131T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160131T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161734Z CREATED:20231103T163653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161734Z UID:26118-1454202000-1454202000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:ACA Open Enrollment ends DESCRIPTION:2016 Open Enrollment ends on the federal exchange. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aca-open-enrollment-ends/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR