Health Policy Academy 2023

April 14, 2023

In Person Event

The Health Policy Academy equipped staffers at the start of their career in health policy with practical knowledge about fundamental facets of the health care system and the legislative process.

The four sessions addressed a variety of health policy topics, including health care financing, costs, and coverage, navigating the legislative process, and the structure and function of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—including a look into the regulatory process.

Panel Details

In Person Event

Session 1: Health Care Coverage in the United States

This panel provided a high-level overview of health care coverage programs in the United States, such as Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and employer-based insurance, as well as recent changes to coverage such as bolstering subsidies. This Session:

In Person Event

Session 2: Introduction to Congress and the Legislative Process

This panel provided a high-level overview of health care coverage programs in the United States, such as Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and employer-based insurance, as well as recent changes to coverage such as bolstering subsidies. This Session:

In Person Event

Session 4: Health Care Cost Drivers and Implications

This panel provided an overview of the main drivers of health care costs in the United States, and addressed key cost factors specific to various populations covered under major health care programs and sources of insurance. The panel discussed major health care cost drivers, including demographics, system complexity and fragmentation,...

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