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The Alliance for Health Policy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping policymakers and the public better understand health policy, the root of the nation’s health care issues, and the trade-offs posed by various proposals for change.
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The annual Signature Series addresses challenging issues in health policy by convening cross-sector dialogue with experts in both policy and practice. Together, we critically examine and identify what’s at stake, as well as key areas of opportunity.
This year’s theme focuses on the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in health care and health policy.
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As of December 2020, 27% of the public says that they probably or definitely would not receive a COVID-19 vaccine, even if it were free and deemed safe by scientists. Reasons for hesitancy include worries about potential side effects, lack of trust in the government, concern that the vaccine is too new, and concern about […]
Download an overview of this event for easy sharing » The COVID-19 pandemic sparked international concern about vulnerabilities in the global supply chain and disrupted the production of crucial pharmaceutical ingredients around the world. In a strained, but resilient market, two promising vaccine candidates boasting nearly 95% effectiveness rose to the top of various formulations. While […]
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has produced several opportunities for telehealth and digital health solutions to proliferate as resolutions for care continuity and personal health tracking. Consumer technologies such as “wearables”— smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other technologies that measure health metrics — are one such solution increasingly touted as the key to helping individuals take charge […]
As decreed by the constitution, the United States must complete a census every ten years, and attempt to count every resident in the country. The census’s primary purpose is to apportion the number of seats for each state in the U.S. House of Representatives. However, the decennial count also shapes many health policy issues, including […]
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 […]
Download an overview of this event for easy sharing » The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionately negative impact on both low-income communities and seniors in the U.S. As the acute effects of COVID-19 are continuously felt, and we enter a challenging winter season for health, it is important to consider how best to serve […]
Keynote 3: “Are They Trustworthy?” – The Paradox of the Informed Patient This keynote explored the history of distrust in science and medicine and its impact on patients. Dr. Griffith provided an overview of the presence and role of systemic bias in health care and the origins of distrust in medical institutions. He also highlighted […]