
Aaron E. Carroll, M.D., M.S.
Dr. Aaron E. Carroll is President & CEO of AcademyHealth. Read Bio
Behind the Scenes of Decision-Making in Washington, D.C.
This page was last updated on August 21, 2025
Monday, October 27, 2025 | |
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TIME | ACTIVITY |
8:00–8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
8:30–9:00 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions |
9:00–10:00 a.m. | Health Policy 2025-2026: What to Expect in Uncertain Times Speakers: |
10:00–10:30 a.m. | Break |
10:30–11:30 a.m. | How Congress Works |
11:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m. | Lunch |
2:00–3:15 p.m. | The Executive Branch
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3:15–3:45 p.m. | Break |
3:45–4:45 p.m. | Hot Topics Speaker: TBD |
5:00–6:00 p.m. | Happy Hour (Optional) |
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | |
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TIME | ACTIVITY |
8:00–8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
8:30–9:30 a.m. | Public Opinion and Health Policy |
9:30–9:45 a.m. | Break |
9:45–10:45 a.m. | The Role of the Courts |
10:45–11:00 a.m. | Break |
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Federal Budgeting |
12:00–1:15 p.m. | Lunch |
1:15–2:15 p.m. | Evidence and Influence: How Policymaking Really Works Moderator: Speakers: Alison Hernandez |
2:15–2:30 p.m. | Break |
2:30–3:30 p.m. | Medicare, MA, and Health Insurance Marketplaces This session will explore issues related to Medicare and its payment and delivery system reforms, health insurance coverage, and health insurance marketplaces. |
3:30–3:45 p.m. | Break |
3:45–4:45 p.m. | The States' Health Policy Agenda This session reviews the key health issues facing the states, including Medicaid/CHIP, insurance exchanges, and the implementation of health care reform. Speaker: TBD |
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | |
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TIME | ACTIVITY |
8:00–8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
8:30–10:30 a.m. | Information Sources for Policymaking Experts: |
10:30–11:00 a.m. | Break |
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | How to Communicate with Policy Leaders |
12:00–12:15 p.m. | Closing Remarks |