2026 Health Policy Forecast Symposium and Reception

November 12, 2026

1:00 pm-

7:30 pm

In Person Event

Join the Alliance for Health Policy for the 2026 Health Policy Forecast Symposium, a forward-looking event that brings together leading voices to explore the forces shaping health care in the year ahead.

Following the 2026 midterm elections, the Symposium will convene top health care experts, former Congressional and Administration leaders, and key stakeholders to share an inside look at what’s next for health care policy in the coming year. Through expert panel discussions, attendees will gain timely insights into where health policy stands today and what might lie ahead.

The Symposium reflects the Alliance’s educational mission to convene nonpartisan, expert-driven discussions that equip the health policy community with timely knowledge and balanced perspective.

The event will conclude with a Post-Symposium Reception, where policymakers, stakeholders, and colleagues can connect in a relaxed and engaging setting while continuing the conversations sparked throughout the afternoon. This ticketed event is open to the public.

Don’t miss the opportunity to gain timely insights, hear from trusted experts, and connect with the Alliance’s vibrant health policy community.


Event Details:

Health Policy Forecast Symposium

November 12, 2026 | 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET
Barbara Jordan Conference Center, Washington, D.C.
Free and open to the public

Post-Symposium Reception

November 12, 2026 | 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. ET
Astro Beer Hall, Washington, D.C.
Ticketed event (paid admission)

Please note: The Symposium and Post-Symposium Reception require separate tickets.

Agenda

 Mid-Term Pulse Check: What Polling Tells Us about Public Opinion and Health Care

  • Natalie Davis, M.A., Co-Founder and CEO, US of Care
  • Liz Hamel, Senior Vice President and Director, Public Opinion and Survey Research, KFF
  • Jarrett Lewis, Partner, Public Opinion Strategies
  • Claire Sheahan, M.Sc., President and CEO, Alliance for Health Policy (Moderator)

Executive Insights: Health Care on the Horizon

  • Samuel Marchio, Senior Vice President, Chief Government Relations & Policy Officer, Ascension
  • Elizabeth Schwartz, Senior Vice President and Head of Government Relations, Federation of American Hospitals
  • Ipsita Smolinski, MBA, MPH, Founder and Managing Director, Capitol Street (Moderator)

Bridging the Gap: Discussion with Congressional Fellows on Supporting Tomorrow’s Policymakers

  • Christopher Holt, Strategic Consultant, Alliance for Health Policy (Moderator)
  • Panelists to be announced

Congress 2027: Knowns and Unknowns for Health Policy on the Hill

  • Drew Keyes, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Speaker of the House
  • Alexander Urry, MPH, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the House Minority Leader (Invited)
  • Moderator to be announced

Administration Outlook: What Shifts, What Holds

  • Brian Blase, Ph.D., President, Paragon Health Institute; former Special Assistant to the President, National Economic Council
  • Liz Fowler, Ph.D., J.D., Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Health Transformation Strategies
  • Claire Sheahan, M.Sc., President and CEO, Alliance for Health Policy (Moderator)

Additional Panelists and Moderators to be announced. Current lineup is subject to change. 

Thank you to our 2026 Health Policy Forecast Sponsors

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities with the Alliance, please contact Kelly Appenzeller at kappenzeller@allhealthpolicy.org.

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