Signature Series

Breaking Through Challenges. Innovative Convenings.

About the Series

The Alliance for Health Policy’s annual Signature Series addresses the most challenging issues in health policy by convening cross-sector dialogues with experts in both policy and practice. Together, we critically examine these issues to identify what’s at stake, as well as areas of challenge and opportunity. 

We actively listen to our community of policymakers and public health leaders to discover the issues they find most pressing.

Each year as part of the Series, the Alliance leverages our extensive network of experts and leaders to gather the best and brightest minds from across the health care industry. We challenge them to examine current barriers, highlight promising opportunities, and curate new ideas and approaches to tackle these topics. The resulting events take a unique look at intractable and emerging issues.

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"Sometimes the topic is outside of what we do, but the big thing is the visibility, the conversations. They affect policy."

-2024 Signature Series sponsor

2025 Theme

Aging in America

This year, the Signature Series focuses on the profound challenges and opportunities of Aging in America. As the American aging population continues to grow, the need for effective health care solutions, policies, and support systems for older adults has never been more urgent. With an increasing number of seniors, there are critical questions surrounding access to care and the future of aging services. Our Signature Series brings together leading experts to explore the complex landscape of aging, from health care delivery to policy decisions, and the implications for legislation that will shape the future of aging in America. Through the Alliance’s unique model of diverse dialogue and evidence-based discourse, we will explore how an aging population is reshaping health care—from patient care and delivery to policy actions that inform legislation and decision-making.

Signature Series Elements

The Signature Series represents both phases of the Alliance’s two-step program lifecycle: 

Incubate,” which consists of insight development, strategy workshops and reports to inform educational programming, and 

Educate,” where the Alliance hosts educational curriculum to prepare legislative staff and the broader policy community on the building blocks and emerging issues in health policy.

 

Each event throughout the year is designed to build on the insights gathered from previous activities, creating a dynamic, continuous learning experience. Our programs integrate diverse viewpoints, ensuring a comprehensive approach to each topic. The framework facilitates not only education but also the incubation of ideas, allowing for deeper exploration and actionable solutions.

Alongside these events, the Alliance maintains an ongoing, iterative process of engagement with frontline experts, academics, and stakeholders through focus group sessions, office hours, and other facilitated discussions. This ensures that the latest insights are continuously incorporated into the evolving framework.

April
April

Exclusive Thought Leader Group Reception & Working Group Session in Washington, DC

June
June

Spotlight Webinar

July
July

Signature Series Summit and Welcome Reception

September
September

Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill

September
September

Publication of Series Report

Sponsorship Opportunities

For more information, download our sponsorship brochure.

    In an environment that is ever more challenging, the Alliance remains unique in its ability to convene diverse, bipartisan leaders from a range of audiences to generate productive discussions on shared principles and areas of consensus.

    Supporting the Signature Series is a commitment to tackling the issues at the heart of today’s health policy discussions and engaging in solution-focused dialogues with colleagues from across the broader health policy community, including academics, practitioners, and more. It offers you the opportunity to connect with key individuals of influence and provides your organization with premier recognition and visibility throughout the year.

    Aging is an undeniable element in American life and a force to be reckoned with in health policy. Americans are experiencing longer lifespans, with the population of those aged 65 and older expected to increase by 47% by 20501, constituting nearly a quarter of the total population. While this increase in life expectancy is a significant accomplishment, representing the promise of scientific and public health learnings realized, it also underscores the urgent need for infrastructure and financial and social resources to meet the demands of an aging population. Today’s aging population is diverse and active– with more than 20% of people over 65 employed– and has complex health and financial needs. Nearly three-quarters will need assistance from a caregiver. With 98% of Americans over 65 covered by Medicare, and 12 million seniors benefiting from Medicaid coverage, the impact of aging on health policy is fundamental. This year, the Alliance for Health Policy’s annual Signature Series will explore how to best support an aging population through health care and policy measures, bringing together experts to explore key strategic questions, including “What would an aging equipped health system look like? And “What does congressional staff need to know about aging?”.

    Explore Events

    Since 2017 the Alliance for Health Policy has hosted our annual Signature Series. Explore upcoming events and past themes below.

    In 2025, the Signature Series focuses on the profound challenges and opportunities of Aging in America. As the American aging population continues to grow, the need for effective health care solutions, policies, and support systems for older adults.

    In 2024, the Signature Series delves into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in both health care and health policy.

    Envisioning a Person-First Health System

    This year we will convene Thought Leaders to identify the key attributes of a health system that prioritizes patient-first outcomes, experience, and innovation.

    Mental Health in America

    In 2022, the Alliance explored the breadth and depth of U.S. mental health across three major themes: Innovation, Delivery, and Access, while examining health equity implications across all domains. This interactive year-long series took a deep dive into topic areas including mental health conditions, substance use and addiction medicine, and neurocognitive health, as well as the public and private sectors’ responses.

    Health and the Economy & Health Equity

    In 2021, the Alliance for Health Policy’s Signature Series discussions focused on health equity, health data and the implications on the economy.

    Disruptors and Transformers & Voice of the Patient

    In 2020, the Alliance’s Signature Series discussions focused on industry disruption, transformation and centering the patient’s voice.

    Solving for Health

    This series delved into key questions surrounding innovations in health care with a particular focus on potential paths to identifying and achieving value.

    Opportunities for Progress

    The 2018 Signature Series – Opportunities for Progress addressed new proposals for change through honest dialogues and multiple perspectives on two critical health policy topics: health care costs and aging.

    Future of Health Care

    As part of our 25th anniversary programming, the Alliance hosted the Future of Health Care Summit Series in 2017, highlighting progress on three persistent health policy issues and examining prospects for moving forward.

    Get in Touch

    For more information about sponsoring the 2023 Signature Series, please submit the form below. Looking for other ways to partner with the Alliance for Health Policy – check out our Sponsorships page.