FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 16, 2026 The Alliance for Health Policy Announces Board of Directors Leadership Transition and New Appointments for 2027 – Park to become board chair; Khosla, Long, and Ryu appointed to board Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy today announced updates to its Board of Directors, including a new board chair, vice chair and treasurer, along with the appointment of three new board members, and the conclusion of service for two longtime board members. Effective January 1, 2027, Mike Park, J.D., MPH will assume the role of board chair, succeeding Elizabeth Hall, who is concluding her board term after nearly a decade of service, including her tenure as chair. Lisa Chimento, MBA will become vice chair and secretary, and Susan Turney, M.D., M.S., FACP, FACMPE will become treasurer. The Alliance expresses its gratitude to outgoing board members Vicky Gregg and M. Roy Wilson, M.D., M.S., who are concluding their service on the Board of Directors. “The Alliance Board has successfully helped the organization navigate major transformation over the past several years, strengthening our commitment to mission while overhauling our programming to meet the needs of today’s policy community. Liz Hall has been our mission-centered North Star through that transition,” said Claire Sheahan, M.Sc., President and CEO of the Alliance for Health Policy. “Mike Park has been a steady, committed leader on our Board over the past three years, a familiar face in our programs, and a respected policy leader with our community. We are so grateful...

Hi friends, We’re already at the halfway point of the 2026 Bipartisan Learning Communities (BLC) Congressional Fellowship, if you can believe it. Since our last program update in May, the fellows have kept up a steady pace of learning and community-building. One thing I’ve noticed is that our classes have different personalities. The first class was populated by a group that was open to new experiences. They were our pioneers. This year, we’re seeing a class of fellows who joined a proven program who are making the most of their time: showing up ready to ask questions and take notes, and leveraging every chance to learn and grow in their careers on the Hill. We’ve witnessed that in the ways the fellows are molding this fellowship into something completely their own. In addition to learning from our experts and events, they’ve built on last year’s fellowship strides in working together. They’ve turned to each other as resources that they can call first when seeking a second point of view on an issue or a piece of legislation, thereby strengthening their peer network across the aisle, across chambers, and across delegations. “I’ve made connections I wouldn’t otherwise have made if the Alliance fellowship hadn’t set the table. I’m grabbing coffee with my fellow cohort members outside of our regular sessions, and they’re sending me opportunities happening in their own offices.” – Jerdashia Scott, Legislative Correspondent, Office of Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) The beauty of it is that that’s the fellowship working...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 2, 2026 The Alliance for Health Policy Releases Final Report from 2026 Signature Series on Health Care Payment – Report synthesizes a yearlong, nonpartisan exploration of how health care payment works today and where policy could go next – A companion educational resource maps twelve payment policies based on impact and feasibility Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy today released its final report from the 2026 Signature Series on Health Care Payment, concluding a yearlong, nonpartisan exploration of how health care is financed and paid for today, and what payment policy could look like in the future. The report synthesizes learnings from a listening tour, thought leader workshop, spotlight webinar, and public summit, which culminated in a congressional briefing yesterday on Capitol Hill. “Health care payment shapes nearly every part of the health care system, yet it remains one of the least understood areas of health policy,” said Claire Sheahan, M.Sc., President and CEO of the Alliance for Health Policy. “This report captures a year of listening to experts across the health care ecosystem and translating what we heard into education for the policymakers and staff who work on these issues every day. Throughout the Series, we looked at the issue in the domains our experts identified as most important: overall insurance strategies, hospital payment, physician payment, and drug/device payment.” “With recent interest on the Hill focused on physician payment, the time was right for a congressional briefing on MACRA,” said Sheahan. “We know that...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 28, 2026 The Alliance for Health Policy Announces 2027 Signature Series on “Affordability” – Announcement comes on the heels of the Alliance’s July 22 Summit on health care payment – New series will bring patients, providers, payers, employers, and policymakers into conversation about the cost of care Washington, D.C. — Fresh off its public summit on health care payment, the Alliance for Health Policy will turn its attention to a topic that touches nearly every American. The organization unveiled “Affordability” as the theme of its 2027 Signature Series. When it comes to affordability, the concern is both widespread and bipartisan. A recent KFF tracking poll revealed health care costs ranked as the top of the public’s economic worries. Democrats, Republicans, and independents alike are “very worried,” indicating that cost concerns are the result of mounting strain on Americans rather than tied to any single party or moment. During the 2027 Series, the Alliance will examine what it actually costs to get and stay well in the U.S., from premiums and deductibles to prescription drug prices and the price tags attached to hospital and physician care, and connect those costs back to the policies and system dynamics that produce them. “We know from polling that when people talk about affordability, they are talking about health care. For our community, the question of ‘how does health care policy address affordability’ is central,” said Claire Sheahan, M.Sc., President and CEO of the Alliance for Health Policy. “This past year during...

Hi friends, 2026 has been moving fast, and you may not realize that the Alliance has already kicked off our second year of the Bipartisan Learning Communities (BLC) Congressional Fellowship. In the meantime, in the spirit of the Alliance’s commitment to shared learning, I’m sharing some top-line findings from our inaugural year. First: we overachieved against our set objectives. By a lot. Fellows from the inaugural year reported gains in confidence, day-to-day application of skills on the Hill, and their ability to engage more effectively in policy discussions – all at 95% or higher. Just as important, these findings are already shaping how we’ve strengthened the program for year two. They also reinforce something many of you have voiced to us: there is a real appetite on the Hill for structured, nonpartisan learning opportunities to close educational gaps on health policy. That’s exactly what we’re building with this one-of-a-kind fellowship program. It’s an opportunity for staff to deepen their policy knowledge, learn to navigate complex legislative dynamics, and strengthen their relationships across the aisle. A bullseye for our mission to demystify complex policy topics, especially for Congressional staff. All our programs derive their quality from our community, so thank you for being part of this success. We plan to build on the momentum of this energizing program. The fellowship is annual, but the community of learners we are building will last long beyond that. We’re excited to see what’s ahead! Sincerely, Claire Sheahan President and CEOAlliance for Health Policy Recent...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 17, 2026 The Alliance for Health Policy Announces 2026 Class of Bipartisan Learning Communities Congressional Fellows – Second cohort builds on successful inaugural year, expands a growing community of emerging health policy leaders Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy today announced the 2026 class of Bipartisan Learning Communities (BLC) Congressional Fellows, a bipartisan cohort of 30 congressional staff selected to participate in the Alliance’s second annual leadership and professional development program. Now entering its second year, the BLC Congressional Fellowship builds on the success of the inaugural year by delivering on the strong demand for sustained, cohort-based learning designed specifically for the real-world needs of congressional staff. Fellows participate in expert-led sessions, skill-building workshops, and peer learning experiences that deepen their health policy understanding while fostering constructive relationships across chambers, offices, and perspectives. The program stands out among others for its ability to connect fellows with the unparalleled Alliance network of bipartisan health policy professionals, drawn from its thirty-year history of supporting learning and growth. “Our first year’s fellowship confirmed that listening first – to potential fellows, their managers, and experts in adult education and health policy – before launching educational efforts, is the key to success,” said Claire Sheahan, M.Sc., president and CEO of the Alliance for Health Policy. “This second class takes that principle even further. This year’s fellows will join an even stronger program, because it incorporates inputs and learnings from year one. Our aim is not only to transfer knowledge, but...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 16, 2026 The Alliance for Health Policy Announces 2026 Board of Directors Updates and Launch of Emeritus Council – Fowler appointed to board; Former board leaders to serve on newly formed Emeritus Council Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy today announced updates to its Board of Directors for 2026, including the appointment of a new board member and the launch of a new Emeritus Council designed to deepen engagement with former board members and trusted experts in the Alliance community. The Alliance is pleased to welcome Liz Fowler, Ph.D., J.D., as a newly appointed member of the Board of Directors. Dr. Fowler brings more than 25 years of experience across federal health policy, health services research, and health care innovation, with leadership roles spanning government, philanthropy, academia, and the private sector. “I have long admired the Alliance for Health Policy’s commitment to nonpartisan education and its ability to convene thoughtful, informed dialogue,” said incoming Alliance board member Dr. Fowler. “At a time when health policy is increasingly complex and divided, the Alliance plays a vital role in helping policymakers learn about important policy issues from multiple perspectives. I’m honored to support that mission as a board member.” Most recently, Dr. Fowler served as Deputy Administrator and Director of the Innovation Center at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, where she led the development and testing of value-based payment and care delivery models in Medicare and Medicaid. She previously served as Executive Vice President of...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 4, 2026 The Alliance for Health Policy Releases New Insights Report on Health Care Payment Ahead of 2026 Signature Series – Report informed by in-depth interviews with experts across the health ecosystem will shape the Alliance’s 2026 Signature Series on health care payment Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy today released a new insights report examining the current health care payment policy landscape, informed by in-depth interviews with experts representing a wide range of perspectives, including economists, government leaders, health system leaders, health care providers, payers, policy analysts, and others. The report serves as the foundation of the Alliance’s 2026 Signature Series, which will focus on health care payment, one of the most complex, consequential, and least understood areas of U.S. health policy. “Health care payment drives decisions that shape nearly every health care interaction,” said Claire Sheahan, M.Sc., President and CEO of the Alliance for Health Policy. “It’s also one of the most difficult topics to engage with, given the diverse range of programs, technical requirements, payers, and various state and federal actors involved. Through the Signature Series, we aim to identify emerging issues, multi-year themes, and foundational systems and issues to make learning about payment policy more accessible. This report reflects how the experts who work most closely with payment policy see today’s challenges, and where education could help policymakers navigate what comes next.” To inform the report, which kicks off the Alliance’s annual Signature Series, a multi-event series of collaborative and educational...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 3, 2026 The Alliance for Health Policy Releases New Reports to Guide Policymaker Education on Cell and Gene Therapy – Insights report captures diverse perspectives from experts and stakeholders to inform expert workshopping and educational design – Seminar report reflects recommendations from nearly 45 experts and stakeholders identifying priority education gaps for policymakers Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy today released two companion reports from its recent Signature Seminar on Cell and Gene Therapy, a rapidly evolving area of health policy with significant implications for patients, payers, providers, and policymakers. The reports reflect outputs from a two-part program that combined in-depth stakeholder listening with expert-led workshops held in December 2025. The reports include: Insights Report: Informed by in-depth interviews including 17 scientific, market, regulatory, legislative, reimbursement, patient advocate, and policy perspectives, conducted to surface key challenges, opportunities, and emerging questions shaping cell and gene therapy policy. The themes surfaced also informed the design of the Signature Seminar workshops. Alliance Insights Reports use the “Iceberg Model” to analyze areas that are immediately visible, those that represent multi-year trends, systems-level issues, and fundamental questions. Seminar Report: A step-by-step review of two expert workshops convening approximately 45 thought leaders from across the health policy ecosystem to identify educational priorities and specific recommendations for future policymaker education, along with a co-created timeline showing the progress of cell therapy, gene therapy, and relevant policy. “One area where experts were in universal agreement is that cell and gene therapies hold transformative...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 18, 2025 The Alliance for Health Policy Opens Applications for the 2026 Bipartisan Learning Communities Congressional Fellowship – Second annual nonpartisan educational and professional development program equips rising congressional staff for health policy leadership Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy announces that applications are now open for the second annual Bipartisan Learning Communities (BLC) Congressional Fellowship, a nonpartisan leadership and professional development program designed to build health policy capacity, confidence, and collaboration among early- to mid-career congressional staff. In its first year, 28 fellows completed the BLC Fellowship program, which launched in 2025 to meet the growing demand for structured, high-quality health policy learning on Capitol Hill. Over 10 months, the fellowship equips participants with foundational health policy knowledge, Hill-relevant skills, and a stronger understanding of the legislative process. The curriculum was shaped through direct input from senior Hill staff and national education experts, reflecting the unique learning needs of today’s rising health policy leaders on the Hill. “It speaks volumes that 100% of our surveyed 2025 BLC fellows would recommend the fellowship to other staffers. Their response shows that this fellowship’s focus on health care policy knowledge, practical skill-building, and professional networks is useful and welcome,” said Claire Sheahan, M.Sc., President and CEO of the Alliance for Health Policy. “In year two, our goal is to continue engaging with the growing number of Hill staff tracking health policy issues and deliver high-quality, eye-opening education on landmark legislation and the mechanics of Congress, lessons they...

This year, the Alliance for Health Policy kept the wind in our sails from 2024 and continued to rack up breakthroughs in our programming. Most notably, we launched and completed our first-ever Congressional Fellowship, deepening our historic organizational commitment to educating early-career Hill staff. It marked an evolution of how the Alliance supports the next generation of health policymakers, moving from one-off education to more sustained, relationship-driven learning. We built a curriculum that featured input from senior Hill staffers, health policy experts, and those with experience developing adult educational programs. Our team created the back-end capabilities to ensure our fellows could access program resources, and engaged more than 30 experts through the program. The results are in: the first fellowship cohort was a resounding success! We recruited 30 outstanding staffers from both chambers and both parties, representing 19 states across the U.S., and covered timely, relevant topics like reconciliation, CBO, and how to work with Committees staff with seasoned experts ready to give examples, share stories, and explain complexities. We could not be prouder of our fellows, who jumped into the program with enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment, sharing their questions, preferences, and learning with us. The Alliance team heeded the advice of senior Hill staff to create a curriculum that went beyond content knowledge to build skills and networks. To do that, we built new platforms for conversations, invited the fellows’ direction on the topics they were most interested in, and tried new ways of collaborative learning, including salon-style dinners...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:November 24, 2025 The Alliance for Health Policy Celebrates the Conclusion of the First Year for the Bipartisan Learning Communities Congressional Fellowship – Reception event highlights the benefits of connecting today’s health policy giants with next generation of rising stars, marks completion of fellowship for 28 congressional staffers Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy is proud to celebrate the conclusion of the 2025 Bipartisan Learning Communities (BLC) Congressional Fellowship, a first-of-its-kind, nonpartisan leadership and professional development program designed to build capacity and confidence among early- to-mid career congressional staff navigating complex health policy challenges. The inaugural cohort concludes with 28 congressional fellows recognized for their work and commitment to deepening their understanding of health policy and engaging in bipartisan learning. A final reception was held on November 20, 2025 at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill, where the Alliance celebrated the fellows and honored the more than 30 guest speakers who contributed their time, expertise, and insights to the BLC Fellowship program. “As we close out the first year of the BLC Fellowship, we want to recognize not only the incredible fellows who took part in this journey, but the community that supported them. The experts, mentors, and congressional staffers who contributed to this program ensured that this practical and inspiring learning opportunity went from idea to reality,” said Claire Sheahan, M.Sc., President and CEO of the Alliance for Health Policy. “These fellows are tomorrow’s health policy leaders, and thanks to the contribution of...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 30, 2025 The Alliance for Health Policy Releases Two Companion Reports Highlighting Challenges, Opportunities in Health Insurance Policy Today – Insights report highlights key findings from expert community going beyond “hot topics,” sheds light on 2025 trends, long term systems issues, and fundamental questions – Seminar report reflects diverse expert stakeholder recommendations identifying and addressing priority educational gaps on the topic for policymakers and the broader policy community Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy today released two reports from a 2025 Signature Seminar on the future of health insurance, one of the most complex and consequential areas of U.S. health care. The reports reflect outputs from the two-part program: Insights Report: findings from a series of interviews with the Alliance expert community, which guided topics of discussion for the Seminar workshops Seminar Report: a summary of two expert workshops focused on creating roadmaps for congressional education “Health insurance touches every part of the American health system and, like much of U.S. health care, has been built over time with confusing layers of rules, jurisdictions, and market complexities,” said Claire Sheahan, M.Sc., President and CEO of the Alliance for Health Policy. “By bringing together diverse voices, these reports do two things: they capture what those who are in-the-know see as the most urgent and impactful issues, and they spotlight the critical gaps in education and recommendations that the Alliance can address through future educational programs.” The insights report is based on a series of listening sessions...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 3, 2025 The Alliance for Health Policy Releases Final Report from 2025 Signature Series on Aging in America – New report highlights expert-driven insights and education strategies from the yearlong series in aging policy – Sets the stage for future aging educational programming for policymakers and the public Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy today released its final report from the 2025 Signature Series on Aging in America, offering a comprehensive overview of expert-led insights and stakeholder-informed outputs from its yearlong educational deep-dive into aging health policy. The report synthesizes findings from a thought leader workshop, spotlight webinar, and public summit, which culminated in a Congressional briefing that took place yesterday on Capitol Hill. The briefing marked the close of the 2025 Series and brought together policymakers and issue-area experts to learn about Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS): what they include, how they’re financed, and why rising demand is raising new questions about how policies can support aging, independence, and caregiving in America. “As the population of older adults grows and diversifies, the need for informed, nonpartisan aging policy education is timelier than ever,” said Claire Sheahan, M.Sc., President and CEO of the Alliance for Health Policy. “This final report represents the voices of caregivers, researchers, health system leaders, and older adults themselves. It lays the groundwork for what policymakers need to know to understand and anticipate the needs of older Americans in the years ahead.” Key themes in the report include the changing face...

Hi friends, It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the 2025 Bipartisan Learning Communities (BLC) Congressional Fellowship. And what a dynamic, engaging first half it’s been. Since March, our first-ever fellowship cohort of 30 early-to-mid career Hill staff has been deepening their understanding of health policy, expanding their networks, and building the kind of confidence that only comes from real-world engagement and hands-on learning. From the start, this fellowship was designed in direct response to what we heard from Hill managers. They need staffers who are not only knowledgeable about the fundamentals of health policy, but who can also navigate the unique culture, pace, and demands of getting things done on the Hill. We’ve aimed to strike that balance. And thanks to the insights of our expert community (and feedback from the fellows themselves), we’re off to a strong start. Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s unfolded so far: An energizing orientation kickoff that set the tone, covering the timely topic of Reconciliation; Our first social dinner, where connections began to form in small group conversations with experienced leaders in health policy; A substantive, insider-focused webinar on how committees really work, and the best ways to work with staff there; The launch of our “Historical Moments in Health Policy” learning project, where fellows will explore key inflection points in policy history; A round of Expert Hours, connecting fellows directly with people in “the room where it happened” for MMA, ACA and IRA; The launch of our dedicated Fellow Portal,...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 29, 2025 The Alliance for Health Policy Announces 2026 Signature Series Theme on “Health Care Payment: Where We Are, Where We Are Going” – Following a successful summit on aging, the Alliance announces 2026 focus on U.S. health care financing – Yearlong series to convene diverse stakeholders for evidence-based conversations on how payment works today and what it could look like in the future Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy today announced the theme for its 2026 Signature Series: “Health Care Payment: Where We Are, Where We Are Going.” The announcement follows last week’s widely attended public summit on aging policy. The 2026 Series will explore the evolving landscape of health care payment, one of the most consequential topics in health policy today. Payment drives behavior, markets, outcomes, and experiences. Yet, in the United States, health care payment is governed by overlapping, and often conflicting, models, regulations, and legislative frameworks. “When we think about how payment works today, we know there is great interest among our educational audiences to understand the complexities of how health care is paid for, and this topic will allow us to explore the best ways to do that,” said Claire Sheahan, M.Sc., President and CEO of the Alliance for Health Policy. “At the same time, we are hearing from our community that policies that govern payment today are the product of decades of rewriting, overwriting, updating, and reverse-engineering solutions in response to changes in technology, population needs, and systems requirements....

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Alliance for Health Policy Announces 2025 Class of Bipartisan Learning Communities Congressional Fellows – The first fellow class enters into a 10-month career development program that will prepare them for health policy leadership Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy is proud to announce the selection of the inaugural class of fellows for the Bipartisan Learning Communities (BLC) 2025 Congressional Fellowship, a groundbreaking nonpartisan educational initiative designed to equip early-career congressional staff with the expertise, knowledge and skills to navigate complex health policy challenges. The 10-month fellowship provides a structured, skill-building curriculum developed in response to direct input from senior congressional staff and policy experts. Through tailored programming, fellows will gain a deeper understanding of complex health policy topics while building relationships with each other and health policy experts, networking across House and Senate, and party and ideological differences, to learn with and from each other. “This fellowship is a first for the Alliance. For generations, Hill staffers have turned to us for trusted education on a topic-by-topic basis. Now, for the first time in our 30-plus year history, we are hosting a fellowship initiative. We built this cohort-based, ongoing and tailored learning experience to meet the needs of today’s rising health policy leaders,” said Claire Sheahan, M.Sc., President and CEO of the Alliance. “We applaud their offices for supporting the next generation of health leaders.” A recent LinkedIn article co-authored by Alliance board members Charlotte Ivancic and Susan Turney, M.D. highlights the urgent need...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Alliance for Health Policy Releases New Insights Report Underscoring Aging Health as a Key Policy Issue for 2025 – Report serves as precursor to the Alliance’s 2025 Signature Series exploring aging health needs in America Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy today released a new insights report on aging health policy as part of a program designed to convene leading experts and inform future educational programming during the Alliance’s annual Signature Series. With Americans living longer and those aged 65 and older expected to reach nearly a quarter of the total population by 2050, the impact of aging on health policy is more consequential than ever. “We all experience aging, so this is a universal issue,” said Claire Sheahan, M.Sc., President and CEO of the Alliance. “Our research shows the aging health policy landscape is complex, and education on the fundamentals of aging policy is needed. Aging is also an area of bipartisan interest in health policy, as there are so many unanswered questions about how we meet the needs of older Americans as their ranks continue to grow. This report serves as a thought provoking kick-off to a year-long conversation during the Alliance’s Signature Series for 2025.” This report, sponsored by West Health, brought together expert voices across sectors to identify key challenges and opportunities in aging health policy. The report summarizes findings on the most pressing gaps and priorities in aging policy, and as well as areas of opportunity for future discussion....

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Alliance for Health Policy Opens Call for Applications for 2025 Bipartisan Learning Communities Congressional Fellowship – Fellows will enter into a first-of-its-kind 10-month career development program that equips them for health policy leadership– Informational webinar to be held on Thursday, February 13 at 4:30 p.m. EST Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy announces applications are now open for the first-ever Bipartisan Learning Communities Congressional Fellowship, a pioneering educational and professional development program that aims to cultivate future health policy leaders. The 10-month, nonpartisan congressional fellowship will enable Rising Stars on Capitol Hill to deepen their expertise, knowledge and skills in health policy. The fellowship curriculum draws from recommendations from senior-level congressional staff and will balance a focus on educational content with Hill-relevant skill development. “The Bipartisan Learning Communities fellowship was inspired by the many requests we field from early-career congressional staff and leadership about the need for more educational and skill-building programming focused on health policy,” said Claire Sheahan, M.Sc., President and CEO of the Alliance. “We worked with leading experts in the field to form this first-of-its-kind program that offers Hill staff a tailored, ongoing curriculum to take on today’s complex health care challenges and become tomorrow’s health policy leaders.” The Alliance invites early-to-mid career congressional staff with up to five years of full-time experience to apply. The program does not require candidates to have prior health policy experience, only a demonstrated interest. Applications close Friday, February 21. To address questions about the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Alliance for Health Policy Concludes First Ever Signature Seminar Programs, Releases Reports on Mental Health and Rare Disease – Releases reports on key seminar findings, plus an illustrated stakeholder map on rare disease – Outcomes will inform upcoming Alliance educational programming for legislative staff and the broader policy community Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy today released final reports with findings from its 2024 Signature Seminars on Mental Health and Rare Disease. Mental Health Report Rare Disease Report In 2024, the organization began hosting Signature Seminar programs as part of the “Incubate” phase of the Alliance’s two-step program lifecycle. This phase involves bringing together experts across the health policy community to provide insights and direction on key policy issues, which a focus on priority areas of education and interest for policymakers. Armed with these findings, the Alliance will now transition to the “Educate” phase, in which they will develop educational programming based on the seminar findings and aimed at legislative staffers and the health policy community. “By harnessing the expertise of our whip-smart and experienced Alliance community, these programs allow us to brainstorm and develop new resources for understanding important policy issues like mental health and rare disease,” said Claire Sheahan, M.Sc., President and CEO of the Alliance. “These programs generate insights and recommendations that inform future educational programming on the topic for our policy community that reflects a breadth of stakeholder input. That aligns with our 30-plus year history of upholding our nonpartisan,...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Alliance for Health Policy Announces New Board of Directors Leadership Hall becomes board chair, Ivancic and Turney appointed to the board Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy is pleased to announce long-time Alliance champion and Board of Directors member Elizabeth Hall will assume the role of board chair. Mike Park, J.D., MPH, a partner in Alston & Bird’s Health Care Legislative & Public Policy Group, will become vice chair and secretary. Lisa Chimento will take on the role of treasurer and chair of the finance committee, while Marc Samuels will step into the chair position of the development committee, and Demetrios L. Kouzoukas will also begin serving as chair of governance. Cynthia Rice will retain her role as chair of the program committee. Additionally, the Alliance announces the appointment of two new members to our Board of Directors – Charlotte Ivancic, partner at Tarplin, Downs & Young, and Susan Turney, M.D., internist and former CEO of Marshfield Clinic Health System. “I am honored to step into this role and thrilled to welcome Charlotte and Dr. Turney to our Board,” said incoming Alliance board chair Elizabeth Hall. “The Alliance was a critical part of my own learning and professional development as a staffer in the Senate, and I believe so strongly in its mission to provide education and resources for those doing the important work of health policy today.” Elizabeth Hall has served on the Alliance Board of Directors since 2017, most recently holding the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Alliance for Health Policy Releases Insights Report Highlighting Rare Disease Policy Gaps and Opportunities for 2025 and Beyond Educational programing and mapping stakeholders in rare disease also part of larger effort Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy today released a new insights report on rare disease policy as part of a program designed to gather policy experts and inform future educational programming. Rare diseases collectively affect an estimated 25 to 30 million people in the United States, about 1 in 10 Americans, and is an area of bipartisan interest.  A broad range of experts were interviewed for the insights report, identifying key challenges and opportunities in rare disease policy, which sits at the intersection of high patient need, highly complex science, and financial and health system constraints. The report identifies several critical themes, including: Access to Care: Timely and affordable access to therapies and specialists remains a significant challenge. Geographic barriers, delays in diagnostics, and treatment inequities require renewed attention. Insurance and Affordability: High out-of-pocket costs and complex insurance structures pose significant barriers to care, exacerbating the financial strain on families managing rare diseases. Balancing the urgency of care with the costs of drug development is essential. Rapid Diagnostics and Telehealth: Advances in technology offer opportunities to enhance diagnostic speed and access. Telehealth is particularly promising in overcoming geographic and financial obstacles. Genetic Testing and Cell and Gene Therapy: While genetic testing and counseling provide critical tools for diagnosis and treatment, including potentially curative...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Alliance for Health Policy Releases Report on Expert Insights on Mental Health Policy: What’s Changed in the Last Two Years? Group holding three events to further discussion on areas of opportunity Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy recently convened thought leaders from Congress, the Administration, patient advocacy groups, industry, health care providers, and academia for the first of three workshops to advance dialogue on mental health policy education and opportunities. This collaborative effort brings together trusted voices across sectors to outline the priorities for 2025 educational programming, tackling complex issues surrounding mental health and to prepare Congress for upcoming policy challenges in this critical field. Today, the Alliance is releasing its insights report, drawn from interviews with multiple leading voices in mental health, and sharing some key trends.  These experts examined a range of issues central to mental health policy, including: Timing and Sense of Urgency: Despite fluctuations in public focus, bipartisan interest in advancing mental health policy remains strong. Some Progress in a Patchwork System: The current mental health landscape is marked by a fragmented funding structure, hindering unified policy implementation and creating a disjointed experience for patients that disincentivizes the right care at the right time. Differing Perspective on Parity as a Path Forward: While some advocate for integrating mental health with broader health care through parity, others see alternative models as more effective. Looking to Case Studies/Populations with Specific Needs for Learnings: There are some programs that reflect a “bright spot”...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Alliance for Health Policy Announces 2025 Signature Series Theme: Addressing the Complex Health and Policy Needs of an Aging America Washington, D.C. –  The Alliance for Health Policy is proud to announce the theme for its 2025 Signature Series: “Aging in America.” As the population of Americans aged 65 and older is projected to increase by 47% by 2050, this series will delve into the profound implications of this demographic shift and explore key questions to prepare the nation for the future of aging in health care. Dianne Faup, board member of the Alliance for Health Policy, remarked, “As life spans increase and our population ages, we are confronted with one of the most significant challenges in modern health policy.  These older populations often have complex health related social needs which can be addressed through effective use of our federal and state programs. The opportunity is now for health policymakers to reexamine the approach to the federal budget, long-term care policy, and programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security to better serve older Americans and sustain for future generations. With so much in the balance, Aging in America is a perfect topic for the Alliance for Health Policy’s 2025 Signature Series to address.” 98% of seniors currently are covered by Medicare, and 12 million benefit from Medicaid. With nearly three-quarters of older adults requiring caregiver assistance and over 20% remaining in the workforce, the demands on the nation’s health care system, workforce, and social services are...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Health Policy is proud to announce the launch of its upcoming congressional fellowship, a key component of the newly established “Bipartisan Learning Communities” program. This initiative is designed to foster collaboration across party lines, inspire innovative solutions, and build a robust leadership pipeline for the future of health policy. The congressional fellowship will offer an immersive experience for participants to engage deeply with critical health coverage issues, guided by the principles of bipartisanship and evidence-based policy. The fellowship is the culmination of insights gathered from three dedicated working group meetings, where experts in the field collaborated to identify the best ways to provide educational and professional development resources to congressional staff. The working group also produced insights for a Working Group Meeting Report available now on the Alliance website. The Alliance will employ these principles in designing a curriculum for the coming year for their Bipartisan Learning Communities, and ensure that the features identified, selectivity, personal connection, and best practices in adult learning are included in their programming. The Alliance is releasing this report to share the findings with organizations with similar missions that can benefit from the collective wisdom of the working group to define and develop curricula that provide educational and professional development value.  “At the Alliance, we believe that real change in health policy can only happen when we break down the silos that have long dominated the conversation,” said Claire Sheahan, M.S.c., President and CEO of the...

The Alliance for Health Policy is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to our Board of Directors– Cynthia Rice, MPP,  former Chief Mission Strategy Officer for JDRF, and Ladd Wiley, J.D., Policy team leader at EPIC. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For media inquiries related to the Alliance, please contact Madeline Pennington, mpennington@allhealthpolicy.org. For more information on sponsorship or partnership opportunities, please email Kelly Appenzeller, kappenzeller@allhealthpolicy.org. Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy hosts its inaugural Thought Leadership Workshop today, April 25, launching the yearlong 2024 Signature Series program focused on AI in Health. The workshop includes participants from Congress, the Administration, industry sponsors, community/patient voices, and experts and academics in the field.  The Signature Series, an annual hallmark program of the Alliance, aims to create an opportunity for stakeholders across the health care spectrum to work together on some of the most pressing challenges in health policy. By focusing on the future, identifying and answering strategic questions, articulating frameworks and providing guidance on key questions, a diverse group of stakeholders come together and identify shared objectives and priorities.  Today’s workshop tackles two key questions: “What does a good AI advisory board include?” and “How should a congressional curriculum on the topic of AI and health policy be structured?”  “Today’s workshop embodies our commitment to listening. We know that our community has some of the smartest, most thoughtful, and wise policy experts in the country. By pairing them with technical experts, industry leaders, policymakers and community voices, these conversations are always rich and productive,” remarked Claire Sheahan, President and CEO of the Alliance for Health Policy. “In particular, with today’s workshop findings, we are arming our participants and the community with answers to some serious and practical...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy is pleased to announce the theme of its eighth annual Signature Series, beginning in April 2024, that will address the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in both health care and health policy. The Signature Series is the Alliance’s annual hallmark programming that seeks to address 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 key areas of challenge and opportunity. The 2024 iteration of this annual Series will feature a Spotlight Webinar for the first time in the Series’ history. This webinar will allow the Alliance to dive deeper into AI and reach a wider audience.  “The ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) will have an undeniable impact on health care and health policy, and we are excited to explore this topic with our Alliance community through our 2024 Series. This year we have added a new Spotlight Webinar to create additional spaces for learning and connection on AI,” said Alison Jones, Director of Program Management and Strategy. In an era where data-driven decisions are paramount, AI offers exceptional opportunities for efficiency, personalization, and innovation on a mass scale. Yet, it also raises critical questions about ethics, privacy, and equitable access. The 2024 Series will bring together numerous experts in the field to dissect these complexities. “Each year, we build on the success of the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2024, Washington D.C. – The Alliance for Health Policy Board of Directors announced today that after a national search led by Korn Ferry, they have selected Claire Sheahan as the new President and CEO of the organization. “The Alliance was  founded 30 years ago to provide needed information to policymakers as they tackle tough health policy questions, and that mission remains critical today. With Claire as the next leader for the organization, the board is confident that the Alliance mission is in capable hands,” said Tanisha Carino, Ph.D., Alliance for Health Policy Board Chair.   “The Alliance Board recognized that Claire’s passion, energy, and finger on the pulse of health care and health policy are the right mix to take the organization forward.  We trust that together, we will accomplish great things,” said Elizabeth Hall, Vice Chair of the Alliance.  Known as an empathetic and practical leader, Claire has spent more than 20 years working in health care policy as a strategy consultant, communications expert, and program leader effectively engaging others to catalyze change. She spent more than fifteen years as a leader at consulting and communications agencies, including GMMB, Fleishman Hillard and Avalere. She also served in public affairs roles at the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Generic Pharmaceutical Association (now the Association for Accessible Medicines/AAM) and Alexion Pharmaceuticals. Since October 2023, she has served as the interim COO at the Alliance, and her term as CEO begins the first of February.  “I am...

On Wednesday, November 1, the Alliance for Health Policy hosted a public congressional briefing as the final event in the 2023 Signature Series. The briefing, “The Role of the U.S. Health Care Workforce in Achieving a Person-Centered Health System,” covered the current state of the health care workforce, identified key challenges that create barriers to advancing person-first care, and explored potential opportunities for policy change. Panelists: Sheila- Pradia Williams, MBA, Deputy Associate Administrator at the Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Patricia Pittman, Ph.D., Fitzhugh Mullan Professor of Health Workforce Equity, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University April Joy Damian, Ph.D., MSc, Vice President and Director, Weitzman Institute Murielle Beene, DNP, MBA, MPH, MS, RN-BC, Senior Vice President and Chief Health Informatics Officer, Trinity Health Farida Ahmed, MHS, Associate Program Officer,  National Academy of Sciences On workforce maldistribution: Patricia Pittman, Ph.D.: “COGME recommends about 40% of our physician workforce should be primary care. When we are graduating folks from the residency, it actually adds up to about 54%, but after the residency, it goes up to below 30%. We lose them through the specialization process. This is largely driven by the issue of income. We have a problem in the way we pay physicians; it’s driving the maldistribution by specialty. It also is driven by geography.” April Damian, Ph.D., MSc: “Part of the challenge right now with us falling short of a person-first healthcare system is that leadership, as well as those who...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2023, Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Health Policy received a $2,000,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to launch a new body of work dedicated to bipartisan learning opportunities focused on health coverage policy in America. This funding will support a new chapter in the Alliance’s 30-plus year history of catalyzing solutions focused, bipartisan dialogue with policymakers. The environment on Capitol Hill has changed dramatically since the founding of the Alliance more than 30 years ago. These resources will enable the organization to address the request from federal health policy staff to learn as a community. “The Alliance has served as a trusted educational resource for federal policymakers and the health policy community for over 30 years. This work will enable us to build on our rich history of bipartisanship and bring innovative approaches to health policy education,” said the Alliance President and CEO, Sarah Dash, MPH. “At RWJF, we believe that access to healthcare is essential to everyone’s ability to achieve and maintain good health – and it is not possible without affordable, quality health insurance coverage,” said Alyson K. Northrup, senior policy officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. “This grant will enable the Alliance for Health Policy to bring fresh energy to bipartisan engagement on health coverage policy ideas.” About the Alliance for Health Policy 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...

The Odyssey. The Wizard of Oz. Into the Woods. Life is a Highway. Thunder Road.  From ancient times to the present, from the sublime to the everyday, our culture is replete with stories about the journeys we take in life. When we travel through memory, we “revisit” the past. When we face a tough decision, we’re at a “crossroads”. And when we are called to new adventures, we venture into “uncharted territory.” As people, we are meant to explore – whether physically traveling from place to place, or inwardly, on the metaphorical hero’s journey (or both). Along the way, important life lessons are learned. New alliances are formed. Difficult choices are made. And sometimes, our heroes confront their darkest fears and emerge with deeper clarity and wisdom about their next steps. What does all this mean for those of us who have dedicated our careers to health policy? Let us consider what typically draws our heroes out of their comfort zones: an unexpected visitor, a cataclysmic event, or a growing, unsettling recognition that the status quo, as comfortable as it might seem, is simply too painful to sustain. I believe we are now at that point in our health policy journey. We must now choose: between the illusory comfort of a status quo that has left life expectancy declining, costs increasing, and people voicing their frustrations with a confusing and fragmented health care experience – and the possibility of designing for a future that empowers health and prosperity, delivers seamless,...

The Alliance for Health Policy is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to our Board of Directors– Cynthia Rice, MPP,  former Chief Mission Strategy Officer for JDRF, and Ladd Wiley, J.D., Policy team leader at EPIC. 

The Alliance for Health Policy announced today that after a decade of service, President and CEO Sarah Dash will be stepping down from the organization once a successor is installed.  The Board is launching a national search led by Korn Ferry to identify Dash’s successor. 

Okey K. Enyia, DrPH, MPH discusses his doctoral research and his plans to implement his research in the health policy field.

The Alliance for Health Policy wishes Kathryn Martucci well in her next endeavor and thanks her for her 5+ years at the organization.

The Alliance refines the Program Team and promotes Alison Jones to director of program strategy and management.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarina Katz skatz@allhealhpolicy.org Washington, D.C. – As the Alliance for Health Policy closes its milestone 30th anniversary year, the Board of Directors announces the appointment of new leadership that will guide the organization into its next phase of impact and programming. Tanisha Carino, Ph.D., partner at Brunswick, will assume the role of chair. Elizabeth Hall, vice president of public policy and issues management at Elevance Health, will become vice chair and secretary. Margaret Murray, founding CEO of the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP), was re-elected as treasurer. “I am honored to lead the Board of Directors at such a pivotal moment in the Alliance’s history,” shared Tanisha Carino. “The role of the Alliance as the go-to resource for unbiased health policy information has never been more critical. I look forward to ensuring our ability to deliver a balanced exchange of evidence, experience, and multiple perspectives to address future challenges and opportunities.” Tanisha Carino brings over 20 years of experience driving growth and impact across multiple healthcare leadership positions in the government, private, and non-profit sectors. She has been a member of the Alliance’s Board since 2017. Currently a partner at Brunswick, she helps clients navigate the interconnected financial, political, and social worlds to build trusted relationships with all their stakeholders. Elizabeth Hall brings a wealth of public and private experience to the Alliance Board of Directors. At Elevance Health, she and her staff work closely with business unit leaders and senior executives to develop enterprise...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarina Katz skatz@allhealhpolicy.org Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Health Policy is pleased to announce the appointment of Aimee Carter as the organization’s new vice president of development and engagement. In this role, Ms. Carter will enable the Alliance to develop meaningful, multi-stakeholder relationships across industries that will position the organization well to deliver on its far-reaching vision of a better health system brought about by a balanced exchange of evidence, experience, and multiple perspectives. “Aimee’s depth of knowledge and experience adds invaluable capacity and expertise to our team as we mark thirty years of service to the health policy community,” said Sarah Dash, Alliance president and CEO. “In her role, Aimee will lead our efforts to build on our sustainable financial foundation, ensuring we are able to pursue our mission and serve our diverse audiences for decades to come”. Most recently, Ms. Carter served as vice president of membership at the Business Roundtable, where she led the organization’s broad membership activities, including recruitment and corporate member engagement. Previously, Ms. Carter was the vice president of AARP International, where she oversaw initiatives to position the organization as a global thought leader in aging. “I’m thrilled to bridge my passion for accelerating growth, development, and engagement at organizations with national and global reach with the work of the Alliance for Health Policy,” said Aimee Carter. “Building on the Alliance’s legacy, I look forward to working with the entire Alliance team and the Board of Directors in driving...

https://youtu.be/SPNJS6NhBmI?si=G3PPXn_-xpwbpBX5 One of the things about the Alliance is that when we changed our name in 2017 we kept the “Alliance” part. With every day that goes by I think that is more and more important, because what we’ve learned is that the strength of the Alliance lies in the diversity of the people: Our staff, our board, our team, our network, our speakers, the people who participate in our programs, and our audience. I think one of the really special things about the Alliance is that it isn’t just what we think, our mission to educate, to bridge, to advance knowledge and understanding in health policy is so much bigger than any one of us. What’s really clear to me is that it’s not just our alliance, this is your Alliance. If you come to the Alliance, whether you find us online, or you actually come to one of programs in person, this is for you. We are here, we have a mission to serve you if you have a thirst for knowledge, if you want to learn, and if you want grow personally and professional in the field of health policy, this is your Alliance. ∼ Sarah Dash, President and CEO, Alliance for Health Policy Video production courtesy of Firefly Imageworks.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Sarina Katzskatz@allhealhpolicy.org Washington, D.C. — As part of an ongoing strategy to transform the Alliance for Health Policy to meet the needs of policymakers, supporters, and the broader policy community in our 30th anniversary year, the Alliance announced today a series of new hires. These additions will strengthen the capacity of the organization in programming, policy and content development, and audience engagement. “As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Alliance as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, we are proud to be building our team as we carry out our vision of bringing together evidence, experiences, and diverse perspectives to better inform and enhance the health policy discourse in America,” said Sarah Dash, president and CEO of the Alliance for Health Policy. “I am proud that our new colleagues, together with our outstanding current team members, bring a diverse set of professional backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives to our work.” Christopher Holt, seasoned strategic thinker and health policy expert, joins the Alliance for Health Policy as vice president of policy. In this role, Mr. Holt will serve as a bridge between the Alliance and our stakeholders, sourcing insights on areas of greatest educational need and ensuring solution-focused convenings provide meaningful, timely, and in-depth content for our policy audience. “Throughout my career the Alliance’s briefings and convenings have been an invaluable resource, so I am excited to join the team as we work to expand the scope and impact of our offerings,” said Christopher Holt. “My time serving on Capitol...

It was 1991: Boyz II Men was about to top the music charts, leg warmers were giving way to flannel, and I was deep in rehearsals for my high school play. But for people across the country, health care was quickly becoming a rising concern. National health expenditures and the number of uninsured had risen, and policymakers were actively debating solutions. When the Alliance was founded that year, the goal was to offer policymakers an educational resource that fostered a balanced exchange of evidence, experience, and perspectives, with the central goal of advancing solution-focused dialogue on the latest health policy issues of the day. Since our first briefing on Capitol Hill in 1992, we have done just that. By covering both the basics of health policy and the complexities, examining unsolved problems and emerging trends, the Alliance has been a constant for three decades. We have brought together generations of congressional staff and elected officials through over 1,000 policy briefings and retreats, networking events and listening tours. We produced a one-of-a-kind health policy source book for journalists and kept abreast of the latest issues, all while elevating a diversity of ideas in the same room. When I made my way to Washington, D.C. in the early 2000’s, health policy degree in hand, I often found myself in the Senate Dirksen building, even more so after I became a Hill staffer, attending Alliance lunches on topics ranging from children’s health to the rollout of the Medicare Part D benefit. And I...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarina Katz skatz@allhealhpolicy.org Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to our Board of Directors. Michael Park, J.D., MPH, partner at Alston & Bird, and Pat Wang, J.D., president and CEO of Healthfirst, will each serve three-year terms that began on January 1, 2022. These new additions, along with our new Board leadership and established members, will help guide the Alliance through it’s 30th anniversary year and well beyond. “I am excited to welcome Mike and Pat, whose diverse experiences and knowledge will be invaluable as we move into the next phase of the Alliance,” said Tom Scully, Board Chair of the Alliance for Health Policy. “Their broad backgrounds in the public health sector will be an immense resource as the Alliance continues its mission to educate the health policy community at large.” Mike Park brings to the Alliance more than 20 years of health law and policy practice. At Alston & Bird, he focuses his practice on representing health care providers, insurers, and manufacturers before Congress and the administration on a wide range of health care legislative and regulatory issues. Mr. Park also combines congressional and administration experience, serving as health policy counsel to the Senate Committee on Finance and in several roles in the Department of Health and Human Services. Pat Wang has extensive experience in healthcare payment policy, value based care, and health care access and coverage expansions for underserved populations. She has...

As we look forward to the rest of 2022 and enter our thirtieth year, I want to take a moment to summarize some reflections about the road we’ve traveled at the Alliance, share with you our growth plans, and emphasize the values that will guide us as we advance. The past several years have been dynamic and action-packed as we have sought to meet the need for unbiased, timely information during an extraordinary time in our nation’s history. But our days have also been full of introspection. We have been reflecting on our role as an evidence-based, ‘honest broker’ in a country that increasingly believes different sources of truth; about the imperative to effectively address health equity in our programming; and about how we can best serve as an inclusive forum for constructive dialogue in a way that informs effective solutions to the many pressing health policy challenges facing our country. These are big questions, and to chart our path forward in the face of so much complexity, we realized we had to start with an Alliance-specific, clear set of values. These values, which we developed collaboratively and with our Board, are constant touchstones that clearly and accurately distill what is core to the Alliance: Collaborative learning, grounded in evidence and informed by experience: We promote a shared understanding of the facts and real-life experiences that affect health and health care in America. Constructive and proactive problem solving: We come to every conversation ready to bring out the best ideas...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarina Katz skatz@allhealhpolicy.org Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy’s sixth annual Signature Series, beginning in April 2022, will address the mental health and substance use disorder crises in America. The Signature Series is the Alliance’s annual hallmark programming that seeks to address 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 key areas of challenge and opportunity. The 2022 iteration of this annual Series has been redesigned to focus on one central theme, thus allowing our audience the opportunity to dive deeper into the core issues of the topic and build upon their knowledge and understanding as the Series progresses. The six key elements of this reimagined Signature Series are all founded upon the principle of including diverse viewpoints and perspectives, ensuring each discussion and event is holistically approached. “The Signature Series has grown immensely since it first launched in 2017. What started as a small endeavor has now emerged as a staple of learning and networking for the health policy community at large,” said Kathryn Martucci, Director of Policy & Programs. The pandemic has subsequently contributed to and laid bare even more widespread challenges and disparities in Americans’ mental wellness. With a four-fold increase in adults who reported feeling symptoms of anxiety and depression in 2020 alone (KFF, 2021), millions of American households are affected. The 2022 Signature Series will...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarina Katz skatz@allhealhpolicy.org Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy announced the election of new Board of Directors officers for the term beginning January 1, 2022. Thomas Scully, J.D., general partner at Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, will assume the role of chair. Tanisha Carino, Ph.D., formerly of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, will become vice chair and secretary. Margaret Murray, MPA, founding CEO of the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP), will become treasurer. “I have been involved with the Alliance since it began 30 years ago and spoke at some of their first events under the leadership of Senators Rockefeller and Danforth,” said Tom Scully. “I have always admired the Alliance’s mission to remain neutral and nonpartisan, and there has never been a more important moment to bring together people of differing political viewpoints. I am proud to be leading our outstanding Board of Directors as we support the Alliance mission during this incredibly important time for health policy.” Thomas Scully has served on the Alliance Board of Directors since 2016, most recently holding the position of vice chair and secretary. He is a general partner in the Healthcare Group at Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. Prior to joining WCAS, he was the administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for three years under President George W. Bush and the president and CEO of the Federation of American Hospitals for six years. Tanisha Carino brings over 20 years of experience driving growth and impact...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Sarina Katzskatz@allhealhpolicy.org Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy announces the publication of the Health Policy Handbook, a new resource for members of the health policy and public health communities. Written, reviewed, and edited by a cadre of experienced health policy experts, the Handbook is designed to serve as a primer for congressional, executive branch and support agency staff, journalists, and others who are interested in a quick-study of the key foundations of health policy. This new “desk reference” streamlines trending topics in health policy into six, easy-to-read chapters. “The Alliance has long served as a go-to resource for policymakers on Capitol Hill,” said Sarah Dash, President and CEO of the Alliance for Health Policy. “This Handbook is a key part of our mission to educate and prepare the next generation of health policy leaders and will offer staffers and others at the start of their career with the latest guidance on some of the toughest health policy challenges facing our nation.” Each chapter of the new Handbook offers a topical introduction, historical context, and an overview of current policy tradeoffs – all written from the Alliance’s neutral, multi-stakeholder style. Chapters cover budget and spending, coverage, provider rates, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, prescription drug financing, and dual eligible beneficiaries. The Health Policy Handbook was organized by the Alliance for Health Policy in partnership with Health Affairs, and made possible with generous support from Arnold Ventures. The Handbook was written by Purva Rawal, Ph.D. (CapView Strategies) and...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarina Katz skatz@allhealhpolicy.org Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Health Policy is pleased to announce that Michael J. Alkire, MBA, president of Premier, Vicky Gregg, co-founder of Guidon Partners, GP, LLC, and M. Roy Wilson, M.D., M.S., president of Wayne State University, have been elected to serve as members of the organization’s Board of Directors. Alkire, Gregg, and Wilson will each serve three-year terms beginning January 1, 2021. Together they will help the Alliance realize its mission to advance health policy knowledge and facilitate solutions-focused dialogue among diverse stakeholders and leaders. “The Alliance Board of Directors is excited to welcome these talented experts with diverse perspectives to guide the work of the Alliance during this extraordinary time for health policy in our nation,” shared Reed V. Tuckson, Board Chair of the Alliance for Health Policy. “Mike, Vicky, and Roy bring a broad array of senior-level experiences across the health care landscape, complementing our broad stakeholder community, and will quickly become critical assets to the Alliance Board, staff, and overall mission”, said Tom Scully, Board Vice Chair. Mike Alkire brings with him more than 20 years’ experience running business operations and business development organizations. Through his tenure with Premier, a health care performance improvement company, he assists member hospitals, health systems, and other health care providers to deliver the highest quality, most cost-effective care for the patients they serve. Mr. Alkire has tackled some of the nation’s most challenging health problems, innovating solutions to nationwide drug shortages,...

Thank you for participating in our Post Election Symposium. We appreciate your support and attendance at Alliance events. We hope you will provide feedback using the surveys below so that we can continually improve nonpartisan, educational programming for our dedicated audience. A recording of this event will be online soon. Survey: Session 3: What’s the Long-Term Vision for Health Care in America? November 18 | 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. Survey: Session 4: Carving a Leadership Path Forward: Perspectives from the Ground November 18 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Note: Please take the survey that corresponds to the session you attended. If you attended both sessions, please take both surveys. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kelly Appenzeller 631-357-2382, kappenzeller@allhealthpolicy.org Washington, D.C. – Kate Sullivan Hare, a nationally recognized health policy expert with deep experience across multiple levels of government, business, and the nonprofit sector, has joined the Alliance for Health Policy as vice president for policy and communications. In this role, Ms. Sullivan Hare will lead an integrated policy, communications, and government relations strategy that will advance the Alliance’s mission to inform solutions for improving health and health care in the United States. “Kate’s leadership, deep policy knowledge, and broad respect from across the political spectrum will be invaluable as the Alliance builds on our nearly 30-year tradition as a trusted nonpartisan resource for health policymakers and leaders tackling today’s complex health policy challenges,” said Sarah Dash, Alliance president and CEO. “Nothing less than the health, well-being, and financial security of the American people is at stake in our health policy debates, and Kate’s track record of bringing together people with diverse perspectives to accomplish mutual goals is exactly what we need in this moment.” “I could not be more pleased to be joining the Alliance at this critical time for health policy in America,” said Kate Sullivan Hare. “The Alliance has been there for me as a congressional staffer and throughout my health policy career, and I am thrilled to be contributing to the future of our mission to help others to better understand health policy, through the non-partisan presentation of varying points of view.” Most recently, Ms. Sullivan Hare...

To our valued friends and supporters: Three months ago, when all of us were just beginning to grapple with the unknowns of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alliance for Health Policy launched our rapid response COVID-19 Webinar Series with the goals of synthesizing information in the headlines and providing cohesive insight into the status of the response and remaining gaps in our system. Over the course of this series, we hosted more than 20 webinars addressing key themes such as flattening the curve, health system capacity, and health inequities, reaching audiences in all 50 states and policymakers at both the state and federal levels. In case you missed any of the webinars, you can find all the recordings and related background materials online. While many unanswered questions remain, it’s clear that this pandemic is far from over – and the effects of COVID-19 will reverberate throughout our society for years to come. We will be examining the short and long-term impacts of this pandemic on the health care system through our Virtual Summit on disruptors and transformers in health care, taking place July 21- 24, 2020. This event, part of our 2020 Signature Series, will feature live panel discussions, a keynote presentation, and more. In these challenging times, new information is coming at us faster than ever – and we could all use a little help finding clarity amidst the complexity. No matter what, the Alliance will be here for you with the fact-based, thoughtful programming you’ve come to expect. As always, if you have any...

To our valued friends and supporters: The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us, in stark terms, just how interconnected we are as a society. We know that many of you, the Alliance for Health Policy’s friends and partners, are on the front lines of managing this public health emergency as it continues to evolve at rapid speed. The Alliance is here for you. We are committed to remaining a resource amidst this turbulent time. We are pleased to present our upcoming webinar series that will dive deep into the health system impacts of the pandemic and where we go from here. If you have ideas or requests for how the Alliance can be helpful to informing the policy conversation as we continue to combat this virus, please do not hesitate to let us know. For the time being, all of our upcoming events will be moved to a virtual platform. We understand many of you were looking forward to our April 1 conversation on Disruptors and Transformers, but we have postponed the thought leader event and will be reworking it in a virtual format. Please stay tuned for more information. Email will be the most reliable way to reach us at the Alliance, as we will be working remotely in the coming weeks. You can find our contact info on our staff page. Our situation is a reminder that, as health policy leaders, our decisions will matter to millions of people. Things really hit home for me when I saw a...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kelly Appenzeller (202) 789-2300, kappenzeller@allhealthpolicy.org Washington, D.C. (January 9, 2020) — The Alliance for Health Policy is pleased to announce that Adaeze Enekwechi, Ph.D., M.P.P., president of IMPAQ, and Ronald Williams, MBA, chairman and CEO of RW2 Enterprises, LLC, have been elected to serve as members on the organization’s Board of Directors. Enekwechi and Williams will each serve three-year terms beginning on January 1, 2020, and will help the Alliance realize its mission of 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. “The Alliance Board of Directors is thrilled that Adaeze and Ron have chosen to join us in our effort to significantly improve the health of the American people by informing bipartisan solutions to address our nation’s most pressing health care issues,” shared Reed V. Tuckson, board chair of the Alliance for Health Policy. “Their expertise at the highest levels of government, private sector, and medical care delivery will be a welcome addition to the diverse expertise represented on our board.” Dr. Enekwechi has developed a deep understanding of our nation’s health care system through a range of experiences. Through her experiences at the Office of Management and Budget, The Lewin Group, and the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, she gained a strong grasp of federal policies and programs, including delivery system reform, payment systems, and other critical issues in American health care. In addition to her current role...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kelly Appenzeller (202) 789-2300, kappenzeller@allhealthpolicy.org Washington, D.C. (December 18, 2019) — The Alliance for Health Policy Board of Directors is pleased to announce the election of Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D., (R-LA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) as honorary co-chairs from the Senate for the Alliance for Health Policy. They will serve alongside the Alliance’s honorary co-chairs from the House of Representatives, Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO). As Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) fulfill their terms in 2019, Cassidy and Whitehouse will begin their leadership in 2020 to help drive the Alliance toward its mission of 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. Sen. Cassidy and Sen. Whitehouse have a long history of working across the aisle on landmark legislation related to health care. In 2015, the duo introduced the Transparent Ratings on Usability and Security to Transform Information Technology (TRUST IT) Act of 2015 to improve coordination in the electronic health records system. Earlier this year, Sen. Whitehouse cosponsored Sen. Cassidy’s Stop Surprise Medical Bills Act to end unexpected out-of-network medical bills for patients and their families. Sens. Cassidy and Whitehouse jointly serve on the Senate Finance Committee. “I am pleased to join Senator Bill Cassidy as an honorary co-chair of the Alliance for Health Policy,” said Senator Whitehouse. “The Alliance has done a great job of fostering bipartisan cooperation on...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kelly Appenzeller (202)789-2300, kappenzeller@allhealthpolicy.org WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 8, 2019) – Sarah Dash, president and CEO of the Alliance for Health Policy, a leading nonpartisan resource for journalists and policymakers, issued the following statement upon the passing of long-time New York Times reporter Robert Pear: “The Alliance for Health Policy mourns the loss of the journalist Robert Pear, a juggernaut of the health policy community and steadfast seeker of the truth. Through his 40+ years of reporting on the most pressing health care issues in the nation, Mr. Pear’s clear reporting and tireless pursuit of the whole story made him one of the most respected and authoritative reporters in Washington, D.C. and beyond. The health policy community and all readers of his work will deeply miss his contributions as a quiet but persistent enforcer of clarity and candor in health policy and politics.”

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From left to right: New Alliance Board Member Dan Mendelson, Alliance President and CEO Sarah J. Dash, New Alliance Board Member Dianne Faup, and Alliance Board Chair Dr. Reed V. Tuckson. Photo by Joy Asico. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Ann Nguyen(202)789-2300, anguyen@allhealthpolicy.org WASHINGTON D.C. (Oct. 3, 2018)— The Alliance for Health Policy is pleased to announce that Dianne Faup, a founding partner of Speire Healthcare Strategies and Dan Mendelson, founder of Avalere Health, have joined the Alliance’s Board of Directors. “Dianne Faup and Dan Mendelson bring years of health policy expertise and seasoned judgment to the Alliance,” said Reed V. Tuckson, MD, Alliance Board Chair. “Their leadership is a welcomed addition to the Alliance’s mission of providing high-quality and nonpartisan programs that inform the critical conversations required to achieve sustainable health solutions.” The announcement was made at the 2018 Alliance Annual Dinner, which featured a keynote address from Deputy Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Eric Hargan. Deputy Secretary Hargan said, “It’s often said in Washington that it’s understandable that people have sharply different views on many matters, but at the very least, we need to agree on a common set of facts.” He adds, “That’s why it’s so vital to have groups like the Alliance doing the hard work of bringing together diverse perspectives and educating policymakers, journalists, and stakeholders, and it’s why I’m so glad to be here tonight.” Alliance President and CEO Sarah Dash (left) with 2018 Alliance Annual Dinner Awardees. From left to right:...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kelly Appenzeller (202)789-2300, kappenzeller@allhealthpolicy.org WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 25, 2018) — The Alliance for Health Policy Board of Directors announces the election of Chairman Michael C. Burgess, M.D., (R-TX) and Chief Deputy Whip Diana DeGette (D-CO) as the first-ever honorary co-chairs from the House of Representatives for the Alliance for Health Policy. They will serve alongside the reelected honorary co-chairs, Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Ben Cardin (D-MD). “We are honored to build on our bipartisan leadership with the addition of two honorary co-chairs who have a history of reaching across the aisle to envision a better health system,” Sarah J. Dash, president and chief executive officer of the Alliance, said on behalf of the board. “Their leadership in Congress and their passion for addressing the nation’s top issues involving health inspires our board, and we look forward to their thoughts and guidance.” Since the Alliance’s founding over 25 years ago, honorary co-chairs have included former Senators John D. Rockefeller IV, Jack Danforth, former Majority Leader Bill Frist and Senator Susan Collins. The Alliance, as a leading Washington resource for nonpartisan health policy and education, seeks guidance and leadership from their honorary co-chairs as a way to ensure that all sides of the health policy debate are represented. “As a physician, I understand how critical it is to put the needs of patients first,” stated Chairman Burgess, who spent nearly three decades practicing medicine. “I look forward to serving as an honorary co-chair with Representative DeGette and...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kelly Appenzeller (202)789-2300, kappenzeller@allhealthpolicy.org WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 3, 2018) – The Alliance for Health Policy is pleased to announce that Reed V. Tuckson, M.D., managing director of Tuckson Health Connections, has been elected chair of the board of directors and Thomas A. Scully, J.D., of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, is the elected vice chair. “Reed and Tom bring years of diverse knowledge and perspectives to our board leadership, and represent a broad spectrum of bipartisan approaches to health care policies,” said president and CEO, Sarah J. Dash. “Together, with our board of directors, the Alliance is well-positioned to continue its mission of providing nonpartisan, evidence-based education and dialogue to the beltway health policy community and beyond.” Dr. Tuckson joined the board in 1991 at the inception of the organization and has been a champion for the Alliance while serving as president of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science; the senior vice president, professional standards, of the American Medical Association; and the executive vice president and chief of medical affairs at UnitedHealth Group. Mr. Scully brings special insights to the Alliance as exemplified by his service as the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under President George W. Bush and his leadership roles in private sector health care delivery. The Alliance also expresses its appreciation to its outgoing chair, Robert Graham, M.D., whose leadership has been essential in overseeing the evolution of the Alliance to meet the exciting opportunities before us...

It’s #GivingTuesday and the Alliance would like to take a moment to thank you for making our 25th Anniversary Year incredible. For 25 years, the Alliance has been your trusted source of nonpartisan, high-quality, health policy information. We are grateful to each of you for being part of the Alliance community – for coming to our briefings, asking the tough questions, and believing in the importance of an informed and nonpartisan health policy dialogue. To celebrate #GivingTuesday, take a look below to see how YOU can help us in achieve our mission today! Please consider donating one of the amounts below: $6 — For every member of the Alliance team. $25 — For every year the Alliance has been providing nonpartisan programming to inform the health policy debate. $42 — For every educational event the Alliance has hosted in 2017. $168 — For the average number of attendees at an Alliance lunch briefing. $867 — For the total number of educational events the Alliance has organized in the first 25 years of its history for policymakers, reporters, and the wider health policy community. DONATE TODAY Contributions can also be sent to: Alliance for Health Policy Attn: Finance 1444 Eye St. NW, Suite 910 Washington, DC 20005 See photos from all of our events this year: ALLIANCE PHOTO GALLERY

Mike Ryan Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) released a Request for Information seeking public comments on potential new patient-centered initiatives. These initiatives complement existing and ongoing initiatives at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) applauds the announcement, to “promote patient-centered care and to test market-driven reforms.” It is our belief that these reforms “empower beneficiaries as consumers, provide price transparency, increase choices and competition to drive quality, reduce costs, and improve outcomes.” This is an exciting opportunity for innovators such as BMS as we seek ways to overcome existing hurdles inherent in our federal landscape so we can increase value for patients. The Agency’s RFI emphasizes increased flexibility and reduced regulatory burden. It focuses on voluntary models, and analyzing options for alternative prescription drug models that can be easily aligned with existing demonstrations and policies already underway. We know from the Agency’s proposed Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Physician Payment System rules that CMS is looking at ways to reduce regulatory burden for providers and increase flexibility in the U.S. health care system. It is also notable that CMS recently announced plans to move away from mandatory and burdensome episodic payment models, and move toward voluntary models that involve greater stakeholder input and put patients first. There is greater demand for outcome-based contracting that allows payers and providers to minimize risk, in addition to letting manufacturers differentiate their products in patient care.These changes will be increasingly necessary in today’s...

As we look to the future of health care in America, one thing we can all agree on is the critical role of primary care in controlling costs and safeguarding the nation’s health. There is a wealth of evidence showing that a strong foundation of primary care is what the health care system needs to deliver on the “triple aim” of better health, better care and lower costs. Unfortunately, current spending on primary care represents just 6% of total health care spending in the United States. Increasing it to 12%, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), would cut per-patient costs and lead to a decrease in overall health care expenditures. Cutting costs, of course, is not our only priority – more important is keeping people healthy. That is what is happening around the country in places where there are more primary care clinicians. Access to primary care reduces death rates for cancer, heart disease, stroke, and other diseases. In addition, patients with primary care access are less likely to be hospitalized. That is evident in the actions of a number of states that have adopted policies that prioritize primary care. State initiatives include new value-based payment models that reward doctors and hospitals, not for the number of procedures they perform, but instead for improving the health of their patients. The theme of value-based payment has been consistent across virtually every event held this year by the Alliance for Health Policy as part of the Future of Health...

From left to right: Honorees Uwe Reinhardt, Edward G. Grossman, Gail Wilensky, Arielle Woronoff, James “J.P.” Paluskiewicz, Alliance President & CEO Sarah Dash, Alliance Board Chairman Robert Graham (Photo by Joy Asico for the Alliance for Health Policy) On Oct. 3, 2017, the Alliance for Health Policy celebrated the culmination of our 25th anniversary at a dinner at Eastern Market in Washington, D.C. with over two hundred of our supporters and friends. We acknowledge and thank our Visionary sponsors Aetna, Anthem, Ascension, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Health is Primary – and our Champion sponsors, the American Medical Association, Amgen and GSK who helped make the night possible. Anniversaries are not only a good time to celebrate past accomplishments, they’re also a good time to start new traditions. The Alliance for Health Policy sought to do both by giving out our first annual awards to a bipartisan group of health care leaders. Our 2017 honorees exemplify the values of bipartisan collaboration and dedication to improving the nation’s health system that underlie the work that we do every day at the Alliance. We’re proud to be able to spotlight their work, and we hope you will join us in recognizing them: Bipartisan Health Policy Leadership Awards Uwe Reinhardt, Princeton University Gail Wilensky, Project HOPE Bipartisan Congressional Staff Awards James “J.P.” Paluskiewicz, House Committee on Energy and Commerce Arielle Woronoff, Senate Committee on Finance Unsung Hero Award Edward G. Grossman, J.D. Remarks of Sarah Dash, Alliance for Health Policy President and CEO, at the October 3 Alliance 25th Anniversary Celebration. (Photo by...

To our friends and supporters, For 25 years, the Alliance for Health Reform has provided a nonpartisan forum for learning and dialogue among policymakers and other leaders working to address the country’s most pressing health and health care issues. We have convened hundreds of briefings on Capitol Hill and around the nation on timely and important topics, connecting Congress, the administration, and the media directly to experts to better understand the health care system. Today, we announce our transition to a new name: The Alliance for Health Policy. Our new name is not a radical departure from where we started, but it more accurately reflects our commitment to serving as a trusted resource and convener for the entire health policy community. While we are realistic about the differences that exist between political parties, business interests, and individual circumstances across our country, we believe that meaningful and sustainable improvements to our health care system are more likely when they come from a place of common ground. Our name change reflects the need to focus on health policy informed by evidence, experience, and multiple perspectives. It is also driven by the recognition that “health reform” doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone, and that it is not a one-time goal. Health policy happens every day, and it has real-life consequences in ways big and small. Moving forward, we are going to redouble our efforts to provide health policy leaders with the best possible information on the foundations of health policy and the...

To our friends and supporters, For 25 years, the Alliance for Health Reform has provided a nonpartisan forum for learning and dialogue among policymakers and other leaders working to address the country’s most pressing health and health care issues. We have convened hundreds of briefings on Capitol Hill and around the nation on timely and important topics, connecting Congress, the administration, and the media directly to experts to better understand the health care system. Today, we announce our transition to a new name: The Alliance for Health Policy. Our new name is not a radical departure from where we started, but it more accurately reflects our commitment to serving as a trusted resource and convener for the entire health policy community. While we are realistic about the differences that exist between political parties, business interests, and individual circumstances across our country, we believe that meaningful and sustainable improvements to our health care system are more likely when they come from a place of common ground. Our name change reflects the need to focus on health policy informed by evidence, experience, and multiple perspectives. It is also driven by the recognition that “health reform” doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone, and that it is not a one-time goal. Health policy happens every day, and it has real-life consequences in ways big and small. Moving forward, we are going to redouble our efforts to provide health policy leaders with the best possible information on the foundations of health policy and the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Karl Eisenhower(202) 789-2300, keisenhower@allhealth.org Washington, DC (May 11, 2017) – The Alliance for Health Reform announces Sarah Dash as sole president and CEO of the organization and the appointment of five new members to the Board of Directors. Joining the Board are Tanisha Carino, Elizabeth Hall, Margaret Murray, Thomas Scully and Kirsten Sloan. Sarah Dash initially joined the Alliance for Health Reform in April 2014 as the vice president for policy and became co-president and CEO in 2016. Sarah has long been an influential force in shaping health policy, having served as a senior aide on Capitol Hill and as a member of the research faculty at the Georgetown University Health Policy Institute’s Center on Health Insurance Reforms. Under Sarah’s continued leadership, the Alliance will remain the leading nonpartisan resource for policymakers and health leaders amidst an evolving health policy environment. “Our new Board members bring diverse expertise and perspectives that will enhance the Alliance’s tradition of thoughtful, honest and nonpartisan dialogue,” said Dr. Robert Graham, Chair of the Board of Directors. “I believe we are uniquely positioned to inform the health policy conversation now and for generations to come, and we are confident in Sarah’s continued leadership and vision for the Alliance.” “A nonpartisan, inclusive dialogue is critical to creating sustainable and effective health policy. We are thrilled to welcome our new Board members, whose expertise will help inform the conversation as the Alliance continues driving towards solutions for better health and health care in the United...