Affordable Care Act

This multi-day virtual academy equipped staffers at the start of their career in health policy (or those that needed a refresher) with practical knowledge about fundamental facets of the health care system and the policymaking process. Sessions will feature speakers with experience working in/with federal policy institutions, including Congress and the executive branch. Topics addressed […]

Session 3: What’s the Long-Term Vision for Health Care in America? In this fireside chat, futurist Ian Morrison explored broad trends for the health care sector in the next year and beyond. Ian Morrison, Ph.D., Author, Consultant, and Futurist Sarah Dash, MPH, President and CEO, Alliance for Health Policy (moderator) Session 4: Carving a Leadership […]

Symposium Overview As the United States continues to grapple with the devastation of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the topic of health care has once again emerged at the forefront of the 2020 presidential election. This virtual symposium will gather a range of experts after election day to discuss how the results could influence the health policy agenda in 2021 and beyond. Panel presentations and keynote speakers will provide insight […]

Session 1: What Just Happened and What Does it Mean for Health Care?   This opening panel provided an analysis of the election results and potential impacts for health care and a look at what consumers want from the health care system through public opinion polling. Robert Blendon, Sc.D., Richard L. Menschel Professor and Senior […]

Two days after the oral arguments for Texas v. California, this panel provided an overview of the arguments and questions posed while also addressing procedural next steps. Panelists explored potential outcomes and impacts of various case results, including impacts on access and affordability, health equity and health disparities. Finally, panelists weighed in on Administrative or […]

We would like to invite you to join us for a day-long conference focusing on the fundamentals of health policy, the American health care system, and how it relates to the legislative process. “Health Policy Academy” is ideal for Congressional staff members looking to expand and strengthen their knowledge of health policy through panel discussions […]

Public Webinar On December 18, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit released its long-awaited ruling on the Affordable Care Act. This webinar will help the audience understand the ruling and what to expect in the coming weeks and months from the courts, Congress, and the health care market. Panelists Katie […]

Public Briefing According to The Commonwealth Fund’s latest Health Insurance in America Survey, 30 million people in the United States remain uninsured, about 44 million are underinsured, and health care costs are growing faster than median wages in many parts of the country. This briefing oriented the audience to both current coverage and affordability trends […]

Public Briefing It has become increasingly clear that efforts to improve quality, lower costs, and enhance patient satisfaction cannot succeed without addressing socioeconomic status and nonmedical drivers of health—often called “social determinants of health”. However, the financing and oversight of holistic community initiatives is complicated, as they often involve a spectrum of municipal services, private […]

Public Webinar Health care has remained a leading issue in the 116th Congress and bipartisan momentum is growing around several key priorities. This fall, the House and Senate are poised to consider legislation surrounding drug pricing, surprise out-of-network billing, and various health care “extenders,” among other topics. With the 2020 presidential election cycle approaching, attention […]