
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 September 22, 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 Topic: AI In Health and Health Care AI is everywhere and Capitol Hill is no exception. Importantly, health technology is an area of emphasis for the current administration. This hot topic session will explain, in plain language, how Washington is shaping the use of AI in health care. Speakers will tackle what’s in play now and what to expect in the future, from making health records connect across systems to efforts to quell “information blocking” and from building trusted data-sharing networks to how plans pay for AI-enabled care. Learn about the key players and agencies, the policy levers available, and how can researchers and advocates contribute to these important conversations. Moderator:
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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: |
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. Bowen Garrett |
3:30–3:45 p.m. | Break |
3:45–4:45 p.m. | The States' Health Policy Agenda Speakers: |
5:00 p.m. | Happy Hour |
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 |