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A Deep Dive into Health Policy  


Advance your health policy goals this fall at the Health Policy Orientation. Join us at this three-day event in Washington, D.C. where you’ll gain insider knowledge of the policymaking process through person-to-person instruction from leading health policy experts.  

Policy literacy is crucial when engaging stakeholders, and it’s a skill you can develop. If you’ve decided that this is the year to get more involved in health policy, attending Health Policy Orientation is a great way to start, and D.C. is the place to be.

Who Attends the Orientation?


The program is designed for individuals who want to learn the fundamentals of health policy development and implementation, including but not limited to: 

  • Health policy fellows and analysts 
  • Public officials 
  • Federal or state government employees 
  • Private-sector health care employees 
  • Consultants 
  • Students 
  • Researchers 

As debates persist and presidential elections approach, now is the time to understand the fundamentals of health policymaking and take home new skills. 

Meeting Location 


AcademyHealth 
1666 K Street NW 
Suite #1100 
Washington, D.C. 20006