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:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191201T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191201T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154128Z CREATED:20231103T175450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154128Z UID:26625-1575162000-1575162000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:World AIDS Day DESCRIPTION:World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV\, to show support for people living with HIV\, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988\, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. \nApproximately 37.9 million people across the globe were living with HIV/AIDS in 2018. In 2016\, nearly half of people in the United States (US) and dependent areas living with diagnosed HIV were aged 50 and older. Though new HIV diagnoses are declining among people aged 50 and older\, around 1 in 6 HIV diagnoses in 2017 were in this group\, according to the CDC. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-aids-day-5/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191202T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191202T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154127Z CREATED:20231103T175250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154127Z UID:26618-1575248400-1575248400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Exposing fraud in the generic drug industry: A reporter's journey DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED because of weather. Check back for information about when this is rescheduled. \nNew York investigative medical journalist Katherine Eban will talk about the industry and her new book “Bottle of Lies.” \nHer work reveals how rampant fraud among generic drug manufacturers and lax FDA oversight put patients’ health at risk. In the United States\, 90% of spending for all pharmaceuticals goes for generic drugs because health insurers limit choice by steering patients to these medications\, which are cheaper than brand-name drugs. \nPOSTPONED\nTIME:  6:30 pm   Wine and cheese at 6. \nWHERE: New York State Health Foundation\, 1385 Broadway at 38th St. \nRSVP:  trudy.lieberman@gmail.com \nEban participated in an AHCJ webcast on the subject. This New York chapter event will give you a chance to delve more into her work and ask questions. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/exposing-fraud-in-the-generic-drug-industry-a-reporters-journey/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191209T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191209T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154127Z CREATED:20231103T175149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154127Z UID:26610-1575853200-1575853200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:LinkedIn for Journalists Webinar for Premium Membership DESCRIPTION:The LinkedIn For Journalists program is an opportunity to learn the value of LinkedIn and how journalists can leverage the platform to further and amplify their stories. Learn how LinkedIn can help you find and contact the right sources\, build your profile and stay on top of trends. Build community by connecting with our Journalist community on LinkedIn. Those who attend the webinar will receive a LinkedIn Premium Membership for 12 months following the webinar. \n  \nMedia contact: Leonna Spilman\, LinkedIn Corporate Communications at journalisttraining@linkedin.com \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: 12/9/19\, 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET \nLocation: Online \nRegistration Opens: Mid-October; closes 48 hours prior to event. \nHow to Attend: \nJournalist must apply in advance on this page\, which will open registrations in mid-October. The online application closes 48 hours prior to event\, though registration is recommended at least one week before the event. Those who cannot attend the webinar in real time will receive a link valid for 24 hours to view the recording. Questions can be sent to journalisttraining@linkedin.com. For more information on the LinkedIn for Journalists program\, see their webpage here. Journalists can also join the LinkedIn for Journalists group here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/linkedin-for-journalists-webinar-for-premium-membership/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154126Z CREATED:20231103T175450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154126Z UID:26626-1576112400-1576112400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:South Florida Chapter: Holiday party DESCRIPTION:Dec. 12: Holiday Party\nPlease join the South Florida chapter of the Association of Health Care Journalists\, along with journalists from other South Florida news organizations (SPJ Florida\, NAHJ SFL\, ONA\, NABJ-South Florida\, and NPPA) for our annual holiday mixer. \nThursday\, Dec. 12\, 7–9 p.m.at The Balcony1309 E Las Olas Blvd\, Fort Lauderdale \nLight bites and open bar(1 free drink for the first 25 attendees) \nPlease RSVP: MerylDavids2@gmail.com URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/south-florida-chapter-holiday-party/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154125Z CREATED:20231103T175352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154125Z UID:26623-1576371600-1576371600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Final day of Open Enrollment Period for ACA market coverage in 2020 DESCRIPTION:After this date\, consumers can enroll or change plans only if they qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Plans sold during Open Enrollment start January 1\, 2020. \nDates and deadlines for 2020 health insurance URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/final-day-of-open-enrollment-period-for-aca-market-coverage-in-2020/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154124Z CREATED:20231103T175250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154124Z UID:26616-1576544400-1576544400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2019 Leapfrog Group Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner DESCRIPTION:Each year\, The Leapfrog Group gathers its key stakeholders and constituents for its December Annual Meeting to discuss current topics\, issues and trends in health care safety and quality. The Annual Meeting is followed by the Leapfrog Awards Dinner to recognize the highest performing hospitals on the Leapfrog Hospital Survey. \nThis Year’s Theme is Patient Safety: Lights\, Camera\, Action! \nThis year’s Annual Meeting will focus on the HBO documentary BLEED OUT. This award-winning documentary tells the story of filmmaker and comedian Steve Burrows whose mother experienced a series of tragic medical errors while undergoing a routine operation which left her in a coma with permanent brain damage. \nThis documentary shines a light on patient safety\, inspiring consumer groups\, health care leaders\, purchasers and payors to demand change. This meeting brings us together to turbocharge the movement. \nSteve Burrows is the keynote speaker for the 2019 Leapfrog Annual Meeting and his documentary will be screened for attendees over lunch. \nGet tickets and learn more. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2019-leapfrog-group-annual-meeting-and-awards-dinner/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154124Z CREATED:20231103T175351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154124Z UID:26622-1576630800-1576630800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Reducing the cost and risk of dementia DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast (For a better experience\, choose the Adobe Connect app instead of your browser to view the webcast.)\nSpeaker’s presentation\nCenter for the Future of Aging\nReducing the Cost and Risk of Dementia\nTwitter: @MIAging\nAHCJ Core Topic: Aging\nDementia Friendly America\n\n\nDec. 18\, 2:30 p.m. ET\nOver the next 20 years\, the number of people living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias in the United States is expected to nearly double. Women and certain minority populations\, including African Americans and Latinos\, will continue to be disproportionately impacted by the disease – both as patients and caregivers. The Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging’s new report offers five key recommendations to improve brain health and decrease disparities\, ideally helping to change the course of this devastating disease. \n\n\nNora Super\, senior director\, The Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging \n\n\nModerator: Liz Seegert\, AHCJ topic leader/aging \n\n\nAs senior director\, Super provides strategic direction of CFA’s three primary focus areas: Age-Forward 2030\, the Business of Aging\, and Healthy Longevity. She is responsible for managing and creating data-driven research\, meaningful policy initiatives\, and impactful convenings in the United States as well as internationally. She is a recognized thought leader\, frequent speaker\, and prolific writer on healthy longevity\, and the economic and social impacts of population aging across the globe. \n\nNora Super \n\n\nLiz Seegert URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/reducing-the-cost-and-risk-of-dementia/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191219T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191219T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154123Z CREATED:20231103T175450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154123Z UID:26627-1576717200-1576717200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Rapid Response Webinar: Fifth Circuit Ruling on the Affordable Care Act DESCRIPTION:On Dec. 18\, 2019\, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit released its long-awaited ruling on the Affordable Care Act. This webinar will help the audience understand the ruling and what to expect in the coming weeks and months from the courts\, Congress\, and the health care market. \nSpeakers: \nKatie Keith\, J.D.\, MPH\, Faculty\, Georgetown University Law Center \nRodney L. Whitlock\, Ph.D.\, M.A.\, Vice President\, McDermott Consulting \nModerator: Sarah J. Dash\, MPH\, President and CEO\, Alliance for Health Policy \nThursday\, December 19\, 11-11:45 a.m. ET   \n***This virtual webinar is open to the public *** \nAccess the event page here: http://allh.us/jUAX URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/rapid-response-webinar-fifth-circuit-ruling-on-the-affordable-care-act/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR