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: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/ LOCATION:Georgia CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits 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/ LOCATION:Georgia CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR