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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 […]

Keynote 2: Virtual Clinical Trials – Care from Anywhere This keynote examined the notion of meeting patient needs and expectations in novel settings using virtual clinical trials – ones that leverage digital health technologies such as online platforms, mobile apps, and remote monitoring devices to deliver trial elements to patients – as a case study. […]

Keynote 1: The Importance of the Patient Voice in Health Care This opening keynote provided an introduction to the “patient voice” and why it’s more important than ever to include patient priorities and needs in all levels of care design, delivery, and measurement. Our speaker tied in themes of advocacy, access, and patient-centeredness to drive […]

Summit Overview Part II of the Alliance for Health Policy’s 2020 Signature Series focused on the Voice of the Patient. During this Summit, we examined the patient’s voice across several levels of health care design, delivery, and measurement. Throughout this three-day event, we studied how the patient voice is collected, how it supports shared-decision making, […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed both new and longstanding needs of long-term care patients. Congress and the administration modified over 200 Medicare regulations, which has afforded response flexibility to providers, Medicare Advantage plans, and Part D plans. But how do these flexibilities impact the long-term care sector? Experts overviewed the recent changes, remaining gaps, and […]

Overview As the race for a COVID-19 vaccine approval continues, the need for a multi-stakeholder, national vaccine deployment strategy is becoming more urgent. With ambitious dose manufacturing goals and increased pressure to make COVID-19 vaccines accessible to everyone as quickly as possible, it is crucial to identify and understand potential challenges that our health care […]

It has been observed that people in the United States are more likely to report mental health concerns stemming from the pandemic than individuals in other high-income countries (The Commonwealth Fund). The economic effects of COVID-19, and the social isolation necessary to contain the spread of the virus, are weighing heavily on emotional well-being. This […]