2024 Post Election Symposium and Reception

As the United States approached the 2024 presidential election, health care remained a pivotal issue for Americans. This symposium provided an opportunity to learn from the outcomes of the election and campaign season about the state of health care and what can be expected in the future. Panel presentations and keynote speakers provided perspective on what’s ahead for health policy in the administration, Congress, and the federal courts.

The symposium was held at the Barbara Jordan Conference Center in Washington, D.C., and the community reception was an opportunity to relax with doughnuts and arcade games at Astro Beer Hall. By convening nonpartisan conversations such as these, we commit ourselves to support and shape a better future for health and health care solutions.

Symposium Timing Overview

1:00 PM Doors

1:30 PM Welcome

1:40 – 2:30 PM Panel 1: A Second Look: Voter Priorities in Health Care

2:30 – 3:20 PM Panel 2: Post Election: What’s Changed and What Endures?  

3:20 – 3:30 PM Break

3:30 – 4:20 PM Panel 3: How Does the Election Impact Health Policy in the 119th Congress?

4:20 – 5:10 PM Panel 4: What to Expect for Health Policy in the Next Administration?

5:10 – 5:15 PM Conclusion (followed by a community reception)

Symposium Agenda

Panel 1: A Second Look: Voter Priorities in Health Care

In May, the Alliance for Health Policy facilitated a discussion of the key health policy issues voters prioritized as the 2024 election approached in our webinar, “2024 Voter Priorities in Health Care: Telling the Policy Story.” During this follow-up panel, experts reflect back. What did our panelists accurately predict? Where did the trends chart an unexpected course? And, most importantly, what new insights have emerged in the months since? Our panel of experts re-examined voter priorities, comparing expectations to current realities, and explored how these evolving concerns might shape the future of health care policy.

• Moderator: Claire Sheahan, M.Sc., President and CEO, Alliance for Health Policy 
• Liz Hamel, Vice President and Director, Public Opinion and Survey Research, Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)
• Rachel Cohrs Zhang, Chief Washington Correspondent, STAT

Panel 2: Post-Election: What’s Changed and What Endures? 

This panel explored the evolving health care landscape in the wake of the 2024 election and its impact on the policy community. Experts from across the health care industry provided insights into what the health policy community can expect from the new administration and Congress. What key issues will remain central? What shifts in priorities and policy approaches are likely to shape the next phase of health care reform?

• Moderator: Marc Samuels, J.D., MPH, CEO, ADVI Health
• Adam Colborn, J.D., Associate Vice President, Congressional Affairs, Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
• Rachel Nuzum, MPH, Senior Vice President, Federal and State Health Policy, The Commonwealth Fund
• John M. O’Brien, PharmD, President and CEO, National Pharmaceutical Council

Panel 3: How Does the Election Impact Health Policy in the 119th Congress?

This panel examined the effects of the recent election on health policy as the 119th Congress takes shape. With insights from key experts, the discussion covered the anticipated priorities for the new Congress and how the election results may influence the health policy agenda. Panelists explored which health issues are likely to dominate legislative efforts and what shifts in policy approaches we can expect moving forward.

• Moderator: Christopher Holt, M.A., Strategic Advisor, Alliance for Health Policy
• Rodney Whitlock, Ph.D., Vice President, McDermott+ Consulting
• Debbie Curtis, Vice President, McDermott+ Consulting

Panel 4: What to Expect for Health Policy in the Next Administration? 

As the next presidential administration takes office, the role of health policy discussions may take multiple directions. This panel featured insights from health policy experts and political strategists as they assessed the expected priorities of the incoming administration and the evolving legislative landscape. Panelists discussed key health care issues that may shape the policy agenda, including potential shifts in regulatory approaches, funding priorities, and strategies for addressing critical topics like health equity, mental health, and innovation in health care.

• Moderator: Tanisha Carino, Ph.D., Partner, Brunswick Group, Board Chair, Alliance for Health Policy
• Demetrios Kouzoukas, J.D., Partner, Team8; Paragon; Board Member, Alliance for Health Policy
• Dan Mendelson, MPP, CEO, Morgan Health, JPMorgan Chase, Board Member, Alliance for Health Policy

Post Election Symposium Reception

The Alliance community gathered for a lively Post Election Symposium Reception at Astro Beer Hall. This in-person event was the perfect opportunity to unwind, indulge in delicious treats, and discuss the latest election results.

This event was designed to comply with House Committee on Ethics rules as a widely attended event.