Future of Health Care Summit

The health care landscape is in flux. The Inflation Reduction Act is kicking in and aims to lower drug prices while Congress continues to think through additional pricing measures. In addition, pandemic emergency protections have expired leaving Americans wondering what comes next.  

As the health care system grapples with shifting sands, how is the patient being affected? What areas of our health care system should be re-tooled to fight health disparities and ensure access to the highest quality care? What are the greatest challenges to tackle and the bold bets needed to improve public health across the nation? 

The Hill will bring together policymakers and health experts for a comprehensive discussion on advancing access, the pursuit of health equity, and resetting the care paradigm across the United States. 

LOCATION
National Press Club Ballroom, 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045

DATE & TIME
Thursday, June 22, 2023
8:00 AM – Breakfast & Networking
8:30 AM – Programming Begins
11:00 AM – Programming Concludes

Speakers:

• Dr. Jerome Adams, Former Surgeon General
• Donna Cryer, Founder & CEO, Global Liver Institute
• Susan Dentzer, President & CEO, America’s Physicians Group 
• Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, Vice Provost for Global Initiatives & Co-Director of the Health Transformation Institute, University of Pennsylvania
• Dr. Anthony Fauci, Former Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
• Dr. Angela Fitch, President, Obesity Medicine Association
• Kevin L. Hagan, President and CEO, PAN Foundation
• Douglas Hoey, CEO, National Community Pharmacists Association
• Dawn O’Connell, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Department of Health & Human Services 
• Dr. Kavita Patel, Senior Policy Advisor, Stanford University; Primary Care Physician, Mary’s Center
• Dr. Elena Rios, President & CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association
• Tom Vilsack, United States Secretary of Agriculture (appearing virtually)

Sponsor Perspective:

• Sandra C. Alvarez, Director/Producer, InHospitable documentary film
• Donna Christensen, Former U.S. Representative (D-Virgin Islands)
• Debra Fraser-Howze, Founder, Choose Healthy Life
• Nicolette Louissaint, Senior Vice President, Policy and Strategic Planning, Healthcare Distribution Alliance
• Pete Sepp, President, National Taxpayers Union
• Sarah Wells Kocsis, Director, Center for Public Health, Milken Institute

Moderator:

• Bob Cusack, Editor in Chief, The Hill
• Julia Manchester, National Political Reporter, The Hill

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PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company that’s been making innovative medicines to help people with diabetes lead longer, healthier lives for over 100 years. This heritage has given us experience and capabilities that also enable us to drive change to help people defeat other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We remain steadfast in our conviction that the formula for lasting success is to stay focused, think long-term and do business in a financially, socially, and environmentally responsible way. With U.S. headquarters in New Jersey and production and research facilities in seven states, Novo Nordisk employs nearly 6,000 people throughout the country. For more information, visit novonordisk.us, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

PREMIERE SPONSOR:

Consumers for Quality Care (CQC) is a diverse coalition of patient and consumer advocates working to ensure patients remain at the front of the health care debate.

We support ensuring high-quality, affordable health care for all, improving insurance design to better meet the needs of consumers and transforming the health care delivery system to put patients at the center.

Americans are desperate for health care reforms, and our lawmakers have a duty to ensure all patients can access quality, affordable care for themselves and their families. Learn more at www.consumers4qualitycare.org

PREMIERE SPONSOR:

The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) is the national organization representing primary pharmaceutical distributors — the vital link between the nation’s pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics and other healthcare facilities. Distributors are the logistics experts of healthcare, ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable delivery of more than 11 million medicines, vaccines and healthcare products every day. Learn more.

CO-SPONSOR:

Founded in 2004, the PAN Foundation is one of the nation’s largest charitable organizations, providing financial assistance that helps people afford their prescription medications. We serve as a critical safety net for people who are living with chronic and rare diseases and who, despite their insurance coverage, need more help. We help our patients improve their quality of life while we also advocate for long-term policies that help improve healthcare access, affordability, and equity for all. Learn more at panfoundation.org.

*Editorial note: While it is generally our policy that sponsors of programs not participate in editorial programs, we feel these speakers are important to the national discussion of health equity and have made an exception in this case.