2026 Health Policy Orientation
An intensive, in-person introduction to health policymaking — featuring expert presentations, interactive panels, and small group discussions.
Amid significant policy shifts transforming the health care system, this Orientation offers essential knowledge and skills to engage in today’s complex health policy environment and create to meaningful change in your field.
With presentations from leading experts, interactive panels, and small group discussions, you’ll gain a foundational understanding of health policymaking and walk away with practical tools to learn how to get your research in front of people who can make an impact.
Participation is limited to 50 people to foster meaningful collaboration, peer exchange, and engagement with faculty.
Join Us at the Best Available Rate
Register today to join health policy leaders, researchers, and practitioners for engaging discussions, practical learning, and valuable networking opportunities.
Registration prices:
- Member: $1,700
- Non-Member: $2,000
- Fellow: $1,500
This Meeting is for People Who Want to:
- Engage with well well-known experts and participate in interactive panels and group discussions.
- Learn about the key players and mechanisms of the policy process.
- Get the inside scoop into key health care issues ahead of the mid-term elections.
- Navigate the health policy landscape in an increasingly unpredictable environment.
The full agenda will be available soon with three days of topics designed to help you learn about all aspects of health policy.
Your Guide to Understanding and Shaping Policy
Build a Strong Foundation
Strengthen Your Policy Toolkit
Navigate Change
Expand Your Network
Event Location
AcademyHealth Office
1666 K St NW, Suite 1100
Washington D.C., 20006
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The Darcy – 515 Rhode Island Ave NW | (202) 232-7000
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Who Attends the Orientation?
The program is designed for researchers and professionals who are new to health policy or want to build a foundational understanding of how health policy is developed and implemented, including:
- Researchers
- Individuals new to health policy
- Graduate students and fellows
- Health policy analysts
- Health care professionals
- Consultants