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:20160712T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160713T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161706Z CREATED:20231025T161840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161706Z UID:24124-1468285200-1468371600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Converge: Where health care meets innovation DESCRIPTION:MedCity Converge provides the most accurate picture of the future of medical innovation by gathering decision-makers from every sector to debate the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. \nThis national\, executive-level summit gathers leaders from health systems\, payers\, medical device\, pharma and digital health/health IT to join with entrepreneurs\, government leaders\, investors and other key stakeholders to see the latest innovations and create\, through their conversations\, truly actionable intelligence on where the innovation opportunities are right now. \nThrough a mix of provocative conversations\, heavily interactive networking sessions and a showcase of the hottest early-stage companies\, Converge empowers attendees to guide their organizations in a way other conferences can’t. \n\n\nInnovating for a healthier tomorrow \n\n\nCorporate Venture Capital \n\n\nWhy Allergies Are Prime for Disruption \n\n\nCollaborations \n\n\nSuperbugs \n\n\nThe Right Way to Do Hospital Apps \n\n\nLeveraging Health Data \n\n\nNeuroscience\, Neuromodulation and the Future of Mental Health \n\n\nPanel: Apple Watch\, ResearchKit and Beyond \n\n\nScientific entrepreneurship \n\n\nEnsuring Accurate and Reliable Diagnostic Testing in Precision Medicine \n\n\nPatient Empowerment and Precision Medicine \n\n\nHow Technology Disrupts Infertility \n\n\nWhy Innovation Scaling is Vital for a Healthcare Revolution \n\n\nFor media inquiries\, call 216-453-2662 or e-mail events@medcitynews.com. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/converge-where-health-care-meets-innovation/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160712T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160713T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161705Z CREATED:20231025T161858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161705Z UID:24147-1468285200-1468371600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Government Health Care Congress DESCRIPTION:Geared toward public and private health plan executives with sessions on Medicare\, Medicare Advantage\, Medicaid\, private and public exchanges and risk adjustments.  \nApply here for media credentials:   \nInfo: email Press@worldcongress.com URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/government-health-care-congress/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160714T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160714T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161705Z CREATED:20231103T165344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161705Z UID:26224-1468458000-1468458000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Covering health technology and wearables DESCRIPTION:Covering Health: Reporters learn about wearables\, health IT and telehealth \nCandy-colored Fitbits\, sleek Apple Watches and other high-tech calorie and heart-rate trackers have exploded in popularity\, and their Big Data capabilities are increasingly celebrated by fitness experts\, nutritionists and public health advocates. But there’s a more complicated side to digital health\, and one that has Washington perplexed: It surrounds the devices doctors use to monitor health from afar\, as\, for example\, with patients with diabetes or heart attack survivors. Those new technologies are raising major questions about privacy\, security\, discrimination and reimbursement\, as private insurers and Medicare and Medicaid officials question whether they should pay for the new technology\, whether it can be relied on in research and how to regulate it. \nJoin us for a conversation about how consumers and doctors are using these tools\, how they’re being paid for\, how the field is regulated (or not)\, what Congress thinks and whether or not there’s evidence to show that digital interventions are improving health outcomes. \nWe’ve got a great lineup of guests who will address these and other topics:  \n\n\nKrista Drobac\, the executive director of the Alliance for Connected Care and a former adviser for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services;  \n\n\nZach Rothstein\, an associate vice president at AdvaMed\, the medical device industry’s lobbying arm; andJohn Lewis\, vice president of public affairs for the Association of Clinical Research Organizations.  \n\n\nAHCJ member David Pittman\, who covers health technology for Politico Pro\, will moderate. \n\n\nOur speakers will give short presentations beginning at 6:30 p.m.\, with plenty of time afterward for discussion\, questions and mingling. \nAHCJ will pay for drinks for the first attendees to arrive\, up to $150 – so come early! \nTime: 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday\, July 14 \nLocation: Matchbox at 1901 14th St NW\, Washington\, D.C. \nAll journalists welcome. Space is somewhat limited. Please RSVP or send questions to emershon@cq.com. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-health-technology-and-wearables/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160717T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160717T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161704Z CREATED:20231103T165349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161704Z UID:26227-1468717200-1468717200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:PCORI Board Considers Funding for Opioids\, MS\, Clot-Dissolving Drugs\, and Depression DESCRIPTION:Research proposals on the comparative effectiveness of long-term opioid use for chronic pain\, the blood clot dissolving drugs\, therapies for multiple sclerosis\, and strategies for treatment-resistant depression are among the studies that will be considered for funding by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors at its next meeting. The Board will vote on funding awards for these and other proposed studies when it meets on Tuesday\, July 19. \nWhen and Where: The meeting will run from noon to 2 p.m. ET Tuesday\, July 19\, via teleconference and webinar. Register here to listen. \nInterviews: \nTo schedule an interview with PCORI Executive Director Joe Selby\, MD\, MPH\, or any of the researchers whose proposed studies are approved during the meeting\, please contact Mary McNamara\, PCORI’s Senior Media Relations Specialist: 202-370-9480 or mmcnamara@pcori.org. \nThe Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent\, nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients\, their caregivers\, and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make the better-informed healthcare decisions. PCORI is committed to continually seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work. More information is available at www.pcori.org. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/pcori-board-considers-funding-for-opioids-ms-clot-dissolving-drugs-and-depression/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160718T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160718T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161703Z CREATED:20231103T165345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161703Z UID:26225-1468803600-1468803600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Connecting California to Improve Patient Care in 2016 DESCRIPTION:Connecting California to Improve Patient Care is an annual conference featuring presentations on electronic health records (EHR) and on the use of national technology standards to establish interoperability for electronic patient health data. \nConference presenters will explain state of the art solutions for securely sharing electronic clinical information between heterogenous computer systems at unaffiliated health care facilities\, such as outpatient practices\, hospitals\, laboratories\, imaging centers\, long term care\, home health\, EMS\, public health\, payers\, patient engagement portals\, and mobile apps. Conference attendees will learn about best practices in health informatics. Speakers will discuss the current status of health information technology in California\, national software road maps fordata standards\, interoperability\, patient safety\, and emerging tools and opportunities for physician and patient engagement.  \nRedwood MedNet will screen No Matter Where\, a health information sharing documentary\, on Sunday evening prior to the conference at the Hilton Sonoma Wine Country Hotel. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/connecting-california-to-improve-patient-care-in-2016/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160719T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160721T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161702Z CREATED:20231025T161859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161702Z UID:24149-1468890000-1469062800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:NACCHO Health Equity conference DESCRIPTION:This year’s annual meeting of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)\, which represents 3\,000 local health departments will focus on “Cultivating a Culture of Health Equity.” Sessions range from immunization adherence and public health to community well-being.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/naccho-health-equity-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160724T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160728T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161701Z CREATED:20231025T161858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161701Z UID:24146-1469322000-1469667600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Assn. of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) annual conference DESCRIPTION:Conference tracks will include: \n\n\nAdvancing Our Advocacy \n\n\nBest Practices in Healthy Aging \n\n\nBuilding Livable Communities for All Ages \n\n\nBuilding Livable Communities for All Ages and Maximizing Resources through Strategic Volunteer Engagement \n\n\nBusiness Development: Strategies to Strengthen Systems and Staff Skills \n\n\nCutting-Edge Caregiver Programs \n\n\nEnhancing Independent Living through Mobility Innovations \n\n\nInnovative Programs for Integrated Care \n\n\nMaximizing Resources through Strategic Volunteer Engagement \n\n\nMeeting the Needs of Diverse Aging Populations \n\n\nTitle VI Programs: Unique Challenges and Solutions \n\n\nTitle VI Programs: Unique Challenges and Solutions and Meeting the Needs of Diverse Aging Populations \n\n\n– See more at:http://www.n4aconference.org/agenda#sthash.NEQ5jJq0.dpuf URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-assn-of-area-agencies-on-aging-n4a-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160725T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160726T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161700Z CREATED:20231025T161840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161700Z UID:24123-1469408400-1469494800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:mHealth Telehealth World 2016 DESCRIPTION:The role of technology in health care is growing year after year. Join us at mHealth Telehealth World 2016 to learn strategies to keep up with this trend and understand the impact connected health will have on the future of health care. This Summit is a must attend for health care executives interested in learning how to most efficiently utilize mHealth and Telehealth programs to engage consumers\, improve outcomes\, and lower costs. \nUnderstand the ROI of connected health programs as well as how this technology impacts patient and staff satisfaction\, engagement\, and clinical outcomes. Explore innovative technologies\, address regulatory and reimbursement issues\, and discover how mHealth and Telehealth are used in various specialties across the health care industry. \nTopics on the agenda include: \n\n\nIncorporating technology as part of the standard model of care delivery \n\n\nRecurring issues in telehealth and mHealth programs \n\n\nSchool-based telehealth programs \n\n\nPractical uses of wearables and sensor technologies and how they will be integrated in the future of clinical care \n\n\nIncreasing patient and provider engagement in digital health programs \n\n\nPress registration and credentialing is available here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/mhealth-telehealth-world-2016/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160726T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160726T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161659Z CREATED:20231103T165344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161659Z UID:26223-1469494800-1469494800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Engaging Alzheimer's: Tips from a dementia coach DESCRIPTION:Resources\nRecorded webcast \nSpeaker’s presentation \nAHCJ Core Topic: Aging \nAging news from Covering Health \nEngaging Alzheimer’s LLC \nI Care \n \n\nRecorded on July 26\nFamily members and other caregivers are often at a loss about how to deal with people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Caregivers are often thrust into ever-changing scenarios with little practical advice or support on coping with their unique situation. \nDementia coaches help educate and train families\, organizations and communities to view and treat people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias in best-practices dementia care. They do so in ways that maintain or improve the person’s lifestyle for as long as possible while maintaining his or her dignity. \n\n\nKerry Mills\, M.P.A.\, dementia coach; founder\, Engaging Alzheimer’s LLC and co-author of “I Care\, A Handbook for Care Partners of People with Dementia” \n\n\nModerator: Liz Seegert\, AHCJ’s core topic leader on aging \n\n\nHow to participate\nClick here\, choose the “Enter as a Guest” option\, type in your name and click on the “Enter Room” option.  \n \nAbout the speaker\nKerry Mills helped pioneer best care practices for people with dementia\, including the development of appropriate activities that foster independence and self-sufficiency for residents and those receiving professional home care. For the past dozen years\, her career has encompassed everything from positions as executive director of several Alzheimer facilities to developing programs that provide a meaningful lifestyle for those afflicted with this disease. She is president elect of the Connecticut Geriatric Society and a member of a coalition of nonprofit\, law enforcement\, and private industry professionals for the prevention of elder abuse in New York. \n\nKerry Mills \n\n\nLiz Seegert URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/engaging-alzheimers-tips-from-a-dementia-coach/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR