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2025 Signature Series: Aging in America July 23, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. Registration | 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Program What will it take to meet the needs of an aging nation? By 2050, the number of Americans aged 65 and older will increase by nearly 50%. Aging impacts every family, every community, and every […]

This opening session set the stage with a data-driven look at today’s aging population. Experts explored how the demographic landscape has evolved since the passage of landmark programs like Medicare and Medicaid, highlighting the changing landscape of aging experiences and shifting needs of older adults over the past six decades. The session also spotlighted subpopulations […]

This panel explored the cutting-edge innovations transforming aging-related care and services, highlighting what innovators need from policymakers to accelerate progress. Panelists shared forward-thinking ideas and breakthrough advancements improving quality of life for older adults, while discussing risks, opportunities, and key policy considerations that can enable these developments. It was a strategic conversation on how policy […]

The earlier we plan, the better we age. But too often, essential conversations about caregiving, long-term care, and serious illness happen too late. This panel brought together leading experts, including first-hand perspective from a solo ager, to explore how behavioral economics, policy innovation, and health system design can inform policies that help individuals make key […]

This panel highlighted promising models and tools making real progress on critical supports that impact our ability to age well—including housing, caregiving, intergenerational community building, and financial security. Through innovative approaches, panelists shared bright spots that are driving meaningful change and have the potential for broader adoption. Not just for those who are older now, […]

Our audience joined our expert researcher and wellness leader for a brief, invigorating movement break designed to get everyone out of their seats and energized for the afternoon sessions. Everyone discovered how simple, purposeful movement is a key to healthy aging. Speakers

2025 Signature Series Summit Welcome Reception Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – 5:30-7:30 PM ET Meet others excited about health policy and Aging in America! Join us the evening before the Signature Series Summit on Aging in America for a networking reception with colleagues and changemakers from across the health care and policy landscape. Our community […]

Event Description With so many resources and programs available, it can be overwhelming to understand which policies truly shape the lives of older Americans. This webinar cuts through the noise to spotlight four foundational policies—Medicare, Medicaid, the Social Security Administration (SSA), and the Older Americans Act (OAA)—that have the greatest impact on aging populations. A […]

Event Overview Health Policy Academy is an annual in-person event exclusively for Hill and federal agency staff. It has been hosted by the Alliance for Health Policy for more than 30 years, helping generations of staffers better navigate the complexities of health policy. It’s an opportunity for you to build foundational health policy knowledge in […]

Description Participants learned about the critical roles played by committees, leadership, and individual staffers in shaping health legislation. The discussion highlighted key procedures and political dynamics that influence policy outcomes, offering practical insights into how staff can effectively contribute to legislative development, negotiation, and oversight.

Description This panel provided a high-level overview of the regulatory process and the key agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) responsible for implementation. Participants gained insight into how regulations are developed, the timeline for rulemaking, and opportunities for public engagement. The discussion also highlighted when and how congressional staffers can engage […]