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The Alliance for Health Policy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping policymakers and the public better understand health policy, the root of the nation’s health care issues, and the trade-offs posed by various proposals for change.
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MACRA: Perspectives on What Worked in the 2015 Reform, What’s Missing, and Why It Matters Today The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) was enacted in 2015, repealing the Sustainable Growth Rate formula and establishing a new framework for Medicare physician payment. As Congress revisits the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and MACRA’s value-based incentives, […]
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 […]
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.Â
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2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. During this exclusive fireside discussion, the Honorable Alex M. Azar II, J.D., Former Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, reflected on his experience leading the Department of Health and Human Services and provide a future-focused perspective for person-first health system transformation.
12:45 pm. – 1:30 p.m. A robust and diverse health care workforce is key to achieving a person-centered health system that humanizes both patients and providers. This panel delved into the challenges and opportunities our health system faces in building and maintaining a workforce that is not only adaptable but will thrive. Panelists discussed the […]
11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Senior leaders representing organizations from across the health care industry discussed the role of the private sector in innovating toward the ideal person-first health system. Panelists shared cutting-edge advancements that are driving meaningful change and what the future holds for person-centered health care. *Visionary Sponsor Panel
9:10 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Patient journey mapping offers an innovative approach to understanding how individuals experience the health care system. This panel explored the use of journey maps and other emerging human-centered design tools to advance a person-first health system. Panelists provided an overview of the challenges and opportunities for implementing patient journey mapping, […]
As the health care system grapples with unprecedented challenges post-pandemic – from workforce to supply chain shortages, from technological advances to continued health inequities and affordability challenges – will the future of the health care system meet the needs of real people and communities? When “people” become “patients,” what happens? And what do health policy leaders need to know to put people first?
The Alliance would like to extend an invitation to the health policy community to gather the night before the Summit for a networking reception with colleagues from across the health care sector. We are excited to offer an opportunity to connect with other Summit attendees and panelists ahead of the event.
10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m The future of person-centered health care will depend on listening to the perspectives of individuals and communities about what they need to achieve their optimal health and well-being. But how do concepts like shared decision-making and community engagement work in practice? This panel explored how the authentic and intentional engagement […]
Event Description Health care services have been moving out of facilities and into home and community settings gradually over an extended period of time. This trend accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Medicaid has offered home and community-based services (HCBS) as a subset of long-term services and supports (LTSS) that allows patients to receive health services […]
This webinar, held on World Schizophrenia Day in partnership with the Schizophrenia and Psychosis Action Alliance, aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the needs of people living with schizophrenia and the implications of the severe, systemic gaps in care often experienced by this population. Panelists will explore the role of innovation, care delivery, and […]
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, reimbursement model incentives, third party […]
This panel provided a case study examining the administration’s implementation of legislation after the president signs it into law. This session:
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: