Event Summary
12/8/24
On December 4-5, 2024, the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ASTP/ONC) hosted its in-person Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
11/18/24
2024 Election: Impacts on Health Policy
On November 5, 2024, former President Trump won both the popular vote and Electoral College to become the next President of the United States. Additionally, Republicans won majorities in both the Senate and House, taking full control of the U.S. Congress by slim margins. This report covers Maverick's takeaways as of November 18, 2024.
10/25/24
HLTH 2024: Summary of Key Themes and Panels
The Maverick Health Policy team attended three days of the HLTH 2024 conference in Las Vegas, starting on Sunday, October 20, 2024. The following is a report on some of the programs we attended, the themes we noticed, and the rumors we heard.
10/4/24
Navigating AI in Health Care Policy: How are Standards Evolving?
On October 2, 2024, the Alliance for Health Policy hosted a public, in-person congressional briefing following the release of its report titled “AI in Health: Navigating New Frontiers.” Speakers informed an audience of primarily congressional staff about the challenges of developing frameworks, standards, and accountability of health AI models.
09/29/24
BMA: 2024 Medicare Advantage Leadership and Policy Forum
On September 18, 2024, Better Medicare Alliance (BMA) hosted the 2024 Medicare Advantage Leadership Policy Forum following the publication of its annual “State of Medicare Advantage” report.
09/29/24
Webinar: Demystifying AI Tools in Health Care An Introduction for Federal Policymakers
On September 19, 2024, the Alliance for Health Policy hosted a webinar to provide a comprehensive overview on artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare landscape.
09/19/24
On August 28, 2024, Manatt hosted a webinar on CMS’ Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM) provisions in the 2025 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
09/19/24
Duke-Margolis Addressing Health-Related Social Needs at Scale in Medicaid – North Carolina Pilot
On August 29, 2024, the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy hosted a webinar to discuss the Healthy Opportunities Pilots (HOP) program – a two-year, federally-funded initiative addressing health-related social needs through non-medical interventions and coordinated community care.
09/19/24
Leavitt Partners: The 2024 Election – What it Could Mean for Health Policy
On September 12, 2024, Leavitt Partners hosted a webinar to discuss the political landscape ahead of the 2024 election and its implications for future health policy.
08/4/24
Paragon Health Institute Event – Medicare Site-Neutral Payments: A Commonsense, Bipartisan Reform
On July 29, 2024, the Paragon Health Institute hosted a discussion panel on Medicare site-neutral payments. During this panel, experts such as former HHS Secretaries Alex Azar and Kathleen Sebelius, as well as other policy professionals, weighed in on site-neutral payments and how their implementation could positively benefit patients.