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:20160802T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160802T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161659Z CREATED:20231103T165350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161659Z UID:26230-1470099600-1470099600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Mapping Broadband Health in America Launch Event DESCRIPTION:The Federal Communications Commission’s Connect2Health Task Force (C2H) holds an event to launch its new data visualization tool tying broadband access and health. The tool\, called Mapping Broadband Health in America\, “allows users to manipulate broadband access and Internet adoption metrics alongside various health data in the United States\, including chronic disease and access to care issues\,” according to organizers. \nThe Washington\, D.C. event will be held with the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease. and allow attendees to try the tool and talk to the designers. \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/mapping-broadband-health-in-america-launch-event/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160807T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160808T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161658Z CREATED:20231025T161859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161658Z UID:24150-1470531600-1470618000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:State mental health program directors’ conference DESCRIPTION:The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors holds its annual conference to discuss mental health issues. The two-day-long event will be held in Arlington\, Va. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/state-mental-health-program-directorsae-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160808T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161657Z CREATED:20231025T161902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161657Z UID:24154-1470618000-1470704400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:International Conference on Aging & Gerontology DESCRIPTION:The theme is “Healthy Living\, Healthy Aging to Promote Vital Longevity” geared to health professionals across a variety of disciplines\, the conference covers research\, achievements and advancements in the field of health sciences\, biomedical engineering and financial management.   \nAmong the topics to be covered: \n\n\nAging Biology \n\n\nGeriatrics \n\n\nGerontology \n\n\nNeurobiology \n\n\nNutrition \n\n\nMental Disorders \n\n\nBone Disorders \n\n\nDisabilities \n\n\nAged Care Services \n\n\nAging Care Management  and Solutions \n\n\nGenetics \n\n\nCancer \n\n\nWomen \n\n\nAnti-aging Research URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/international-conference-on-aging-gerontology/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161656Z CREATED:20231025T161900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161656Z UID:24151-1470704400-1470704400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Behavioral Health Conference DESCRIPTION:The Indian Health Service (IHS) holds its annual health conference in Portland\, Ore.\, focusing on behavioral health to discuss trauma\, tobacco use\, drug overdosing\, suicide prevention\, and youth adversity.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-behavioral-health-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161655Z CREATED:20231103T165351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161655Z UID:26231-1470704400-1470704400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:RUPRI: Geographic Variation in Health Insurance Marketplaces DESCRIPTION:The Rural Research Policy Institute (RUPRI) holds a one-hour webinar starting at noon CT to discuss the performance of health insurance marketplaces in rural areas based on enrollment\, participation\, and costs. \nTimothy McBride\, professor of health policy and management at Washington University in Saint Louis\, and Abigail Barker\, PhD at the RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis\, are among the speakers. Participants must register. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/rupri-geographic-variation-in-health-insurance-marketplaces/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160811T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160811T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154316Z CREATED:20231103T165510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154316Z UID:26234-1470877200-1470877200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Zika Virus: Control\, Monitoring\, and Prevention DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Thursday\, Aug. 11\, 1-2:15 p.m. \nWHERE: National Press Club\, Washington\, D.C.\, Murrow Room \nRSVP: By noon on Wednesday\, Aug. 10 \nIf registration reaches the venue’s capacity\, registration will close before this time. \nNational Institutes of Health’s Anthony Fauci will provide an update on the state-of-play of the Zika virus in the U.S. at a briefing for reporters on Thursday\, Aug. 11. A top HHS official will also discuss the federal response\, and our panel will address how state and local governments are addressing the issue. \nThe fight against the spread of the Zika virus has entered a new and domestically focused phase with the announcement by the Florida Department of Health that the disease is being carried by mosquitoes in at least one Miami neighborhood. Zika virus infections\, primarily spread through the bite of an Aedes aegypti mosquito\, can cause a serious birth defect during pregnancy called microcephaly. There is also a possible link between Zika and Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)\, as well as acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM). \nSpeakers: \n\n\nAnthony Fauci\, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases\, National Institutes of Health \n\n\nKelly Murphy\, health division program director\, National Governors Association \n\n\nLaMar Hasbrouck\, executive director\, National Association of County and City Health Officials \n\n\nAn official of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\, will also take part. \n\n\nMarilyn Serafini of the Alliance for Health Reform and Rob Lott of Health Affairs will moderate the discussion. \nThis briefing is a collaboration of the Alliance for Health Reform\, Health Affairs and the Jayne Koskinas Ted Giovanis Foundation for Health and Policy. \nIf you would like to register for this briefing please contact Karl Eisenhower at keisenhower@allhealth.org or call (202) 789-2300. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/zika-virus-control-monitoring-and-prevention/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160818T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160818T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154315Z CREATED:20231103T165509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154315Z UID:26233-1471482000-1471482000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:20 Years After Welfare Reform: What's Next? DESCRIPTION:The Shriver Center on Poverty Law holds an online discussion on the past and future of welfare. \nSpeakers include:  \n\n\nElizabeth Lower-Basch\, director of income and work supports at the Center for Law and Social Policy; \n\n\nAnne Erickson\, president and CEO of the Empire Justice Center;  \n\n\nWendy Pollack\, director of the Women’s Law and Policy Project at the Shriver Center; and  \n\n\nJim Weill\, president of the Food Research and Action Center. \n\n\nParticipants for the Google hangout should register. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/20-years-after-welfare-reform-whats-next/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160821T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160824T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161655Z CREATED:20231025T161906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161655Z UID:24159-1471741200-1472000400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Public Health Informatics Conference DESCRIPTION:Held by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, the conference is a venue for groundbreaking discussions and opportunities to address the science of public health informatics\, evolving public health systems\, and public health’s role in our nation’s expanding health information technology (IT) infrastructure. \nThis year’s theme is “Access\, Analysis\, Action” and will explore how to procure technology and best obtain data for the end-user; connect attendees with tools and support available to understand the meaning of data; and drive attendees to apply lessons learned about the application of data in their own profession and community.\nObjectives: \n\n\nIdentify the current state of public health informatics capabilities and capacities at the federal\, state\, and local level. \n\n\nDescribe the best practices and core informatics competencies to improve the public health informatics workforce. \n\n\nApply innovative use cases of public health and clinical data to improve health outcomes. \n\n\nIdentify opportunities to engage with national stakeholders on federal guidance and policy issues that will impact the future of state and local public health informatics. \n\n\nDemonstrate best practices for public health leadership seeking to incorporate informatics into their agency’s strategy. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/public-health-informatics-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160824T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160824T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154314Z CREATED:20231103T165511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154314Z UID:26237-1472000400-1472000400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Maternity Care: New Strategies for Cost Effective Care DESCRIPTION:Maternity care has been a pressure point for employers ever since the significant rise in the rate of cesarean sections and other interventions that have questionable value. In response\, employers and health plans have attempted to motivate providers and consumers to use evidence-based approaches. Still\, variation in quality and the high cost of maternity care continue to challenge many employers and other health care purchasers.  \nThis webinar\, from Catalyst for Payment Reform\, will feature experts Jeff Levin-Scherz\, from Willis Towers Watson\, and Dr. Malini Nijagal\, an Obstetrician at Boston Medical Center\, and their observations about what’s behind current practices along with new strategies that employers and payers can implement. \nWebsite & registration. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/maternity-care-new-strategies-for-cost-effective-care/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160825T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160827T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161654Z CREATED:20231025T161903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161654Z UID:24155-1472086800-1472259600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2016 International Conference on Positive Aging DESCRIPTION:The 8th International Positive Aging Conference highlights later-life creativity and the arts\, life stories and life planning\, wisdom\, wellness and health promotion\, intergenerational connections\, and spirituality. \nIt is hosted by the Society of Certified Senior Advisors and supported by Fielding Graduate University and its Creative Longevity and Wisdom Program. \nInformation: 800-653-1785 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2016-international-conference-on-positive-aging/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160830T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160830T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T150854Z CREATED:20231103T165510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150854Z UID:26235-1472518800-1472518800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Covering consumers: Tackling costs\, pricing and access DESCRIPTION:Resources\nRecorded presentation \nSpeaker’s presentation \n \nHealthcare Value Hub \nWhy is health care so expensive? \nHealth Indicators Warehouse \nColorado APCD example \nHealth Affairs – Price variation study \nGAO report on drug coupons \nDrug Pricing Supply Chain \n \n\nRecorded Aug. 30\, 2016\nNearly every health care reporter comes across this challenge daily: how to account for costs? Whether writing about the uninsured\, drug prices\, insurance plans or the business of heath care\, journalists are constantly wading through complex web of pricing and related issues. \nConsumer Union’s Lynn Quincy (@LynnQuincy) will discuss how to navigate the challenge of health care costs\, from finding transparent information on costs and quality to understanding the wide price variations for seemingly similar care. Director of the Healthcare Value Hub at the consumer-advocacy group\, Quincy will walk journalists through causes behind price fluctuations by geography as well as underlying consumer behavior issues when it comes to choosing care and coverage. \nQuincy\, who testified earlier this year in favor of a Massachusetts measure aimed at curbing the rise in drug prices\, will go over how the many other costs that consumers face – out-of-pocket payments\, copayments\, coinsurance and deductibles – can also impact their care. She’ll also cover the latest changes in the health care market under the Affordable Care Act as well as the how the landscape is affecting health care insurers\, employers and others. \nA former researcher with Mathematica Policy Research and an economist by training\, Quincy now leads the value-related center at Consumers Union\, the policy and advocacy arm of Consumer Reports. The Hub focuses on addressing “high healthcare costs\, lack of transparency and uneven quality.” \nReporters will learn what’s behind health care pricing fluctuation\, find sources for data to track costs\, and get resources on insurers\, drug pricing and more. Participants will also gain potential story ideas as well as tips for finding consumer-related angles to their next piece. \nSusan Heavey\, AHCJ’s topic leader for social determinants of health care\, will moderate the webcast. \n\n\nLynn Quincy\, director\, Healthcare Value Hub\, Consumers Union \n\n\nModerator: Susan Heavey\, AHCJ core topic leader/social determinants of health \n\n\n \nAbout the speaker\nLynn Quincy is director of Consumers Union’s Healthcare Value Hub\, the consumer advocacy group’s new unit focused on addressing “high healthcare costs\, lack of transparency and uneven quality.” With an eye toward health policy\, her work focuses on consumer protection\, providing better value for healthcare dollars\, and both federal and state health insurance reform. Quincy\, who earned her master’s degree in economics from the University of Maryland\, previously worked at Mathematica Policy Research\, the Institute for Health Policy Solutions and Watson Wyatt Worldwide (now Towers Watson).  \n\nLynn Quincy \n\n\nSusan Heavey URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-consumers-tackling-costs-pricing-and-access/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160830T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160901T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T161653Z CREATED:20231025T161858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161653Z UID:24148-1472518800-1472691600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Connected Health Summit: Engaging Consumers DESCRIPTION:Aug. 30–Sept. 1 at the Omni Hotel in San Diegowww.connectedhealthsummit.com \nThe Connected Health Summit is focused exclusively on the consumer perspective of the fast-growing digital health/connected health market. Keynote speakers include Annette Brüls\, President\, Diabetes Service and Solutions\, Medtronic and David Rhew\, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Healthcare and Fitness\, Samsung Electronics America. \nThe event attracts high-level executives from leading industries including: \n\n\nDevice makers and distributors \n\n\nHealthcare providers \n\n\nInsurance and health institutions \n\n\nSoftware and app developers \n\n\nTelecom and broadband service providers \n\n\nTechnology enablers \n\n\nBrands and merchants \n\n\nMobile infrastructure providers \n\n\nEvent topics include technology strategies (wearables\, sensors\, data platforms\, accountable care\, etc.)\, consumer engagement (population health management\, caregivers\, virtual health)\, business strategies and partnerships\, and disruptive business models (venture capitalists\, IoT and smart home solutions\, etc.). \nPress passes are available at: http://www.parksassociates.com/events/connected-health/media/presspass. Follow @CONN_Health_Smt and hashtag #CONNHealth16. \nRecent Parks Associates research can be found at http://www.parksassociates.com/events/connected-health/media. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/connected-health-summit-engaging-consumers/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR