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Event Description This webinar will provide an initial framework for congressional staff and federal policymakers on the evolving role of AI tools in health care. Experienced speakers will provide an overview of key concepts, the current legislative and regulatory landscape, AI’s impact on health care stakeholders, current risks and pitfalls of AI tools, and risk […]
Navigating AI in Health Care Policy: How Are Standards Evolving? Event Description This briefing will provide a foundational conversation for congressional staff and federal policymakers on how leaders in healthcare AI policy are conceiving and creating standards for responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) in health care. Speakers will lead the discussion, offering various perspectives and frameworks […]
As the United States approaches the 2024 presidential election, health care remains a pivotal issue for Americans. This symposium will provide an opportunity for us 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 […]
Signature Series
Courageous Conversations. Innovative Events.
The annual Signature Series addresses challenging issues in health policy by convening cross-sector dialogue with experts in both policy and practice. Together, we critically examine and identify what’s at stake, as well as key areas of opportunity.
This year’s theme focuses on the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in health care and health policy.
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In the early days of the pandemic, federal and state governments quickly implemented regulatory flexibilities to ensure that Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries could receive care safely and in their own community. As policymakers prepare for the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), federal and state policymakers will need to determine the path forward […]
 Last year was packed with executive, legislative, and judicial branch activities that will have an impact in 2023. These include passage of the Inflation Reduction Act as well as the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. This event featured a forecast of potential health policy priorities for both states and the federal government and reviewed major […]
The federal government provides a significant share of funding for mental health services in America, while allowing states flexibility to design their own mental health systems and allocate those funds to county and local levels. This briefing outlined how federal funding is allocated, distributed, and ultimately used by states and community organizations. Speakers also explored […]
Despite significant investments to improve access to high-quality health care, health inequities in the United States persist by race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, as well as by economic and community level factors such as geographic location, poverty status, and employment. While opportunities to advance health equity through clinical care continue to be […]
The November 8 midterm elections have reshaped the contours of federal health policymaking for the remainder of President Biden’s current term. While Democrats outperformed expectations retaining control of the Senate—with the potential of adding a seat—and limiting their losses in the House, Republicans have gained a majority in the House. As a result, avenues for […]
Celebrating 30 Years Thirty years since our founding, the Alliance for Health Policy continues its mission to serve as an educational resource for members of Congress, the media, and the larger health policy community. We have championed the idea that bipartisan dialogue is a necessary component of solving the toughest health policy issues of the […]
While behavioral and physical health are deeply linked, our siloed and fragmented health care system does not treat them in a coordinated and holistic way. These gaps lead to avoidable delays in diagnosis and care for patients, exacerbating the current crises of suicide, overdose, and behavioral health morbidity. To that end, the continuum of “integration” […]
Over the last few decades, horizontal and vertical consolidation within health care markets has become a pressing issue – with competing market forces driving this dynamic. Horizontal consolidation occurs when two providers performing similar functions merge – such as when two hospitals merge or groups of physician practices merge to form larger group practices. For […]
In the late 1980s, HIV/AIDS became a significant threat to public health, with the virus ultimately taking the lives of an estimated 2 million people at the peak of the epidemic in 2006. With effective treatments and increased awareness, new HIV diagnoses were on the decline by the mid-1990s; and today, HIV/AIDS is now considered […]
Health data, such as race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation and, gender identity are crucial to addressing public health needs and in understanding the various backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses of beneficiaries covered by federal and state health care programs. Across Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurances, and federal delivery systems such as the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Indian […]
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the pre-existing weaknesses of the U.S. public health system including areas such as communication, organization, and entrenched health disparities that continue to drive massive health inequities in various communities. To strengthen routine public health practice and better prepare for future emergencies, it is important to clarify and strengthen operational roles of […]