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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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 END:VCALENDAR