2024 Washington Representatives Retreat

November 14 – 15, 2024
Graduate by Hilton Annapolis
Annapolis, MD 

AGENDA

(Preliminary Agenda and Subject to Change)

Thursday, November 14

11:45 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.      Welcome and Meeting Overview

12:05 – 12:50 p.m.               IRA Implementation and the Patient Experience
                                              Some of the most significant changes in Medicare’s history are coming. How is the patient community working together to
                                              educate patients about these changes, monitor the effects of these changes, and continue to engage patients in decision-
                                             making?

12:50 – 1:40 p.m.                 Networking Lunch & Table Discussions

1:40 – 2:25 p.m.                   The Chevron Decision: Regulatory and Legislative Impact
                                               The Supreme Court decision overruling the landmark 1984 decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council has
                                               the potential to drastically change the policy landscape. This session will explain
                                               how the decision may affect the future of how both legislation and regulations are crafted, interpreted, and implemented.

2:30 – 3:15 p.m.                   Artificial Intelligence in Drug and Device Development at the FDA
                                              Artificial Intelligence is being used to advance the discovery, research, development, and regulation of drugs, biologics, and
                                              devices in significant ways. It is imperative that patient advocates understand the ways these advances are being used and
                                              overseen. This session will inform attendees on what work has occurred at the FDA, how it impacts innovation, and what
                                              the future holds.

3:15 – 3:30 p.m.                   Break

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.                  Show & Tell

4:30 – 5:00 p.m.                  Reflections on Day One, Overview of Day 2, NHC 2025 Policy Matrix

5:00 p.m.                              Adjourn for Evening Activities

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.                  Networking Reception                                                

6:30 – 8:00 p.m.                  Dinner

Friday, November 15

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.                   Networking Breakfast

9:00 – 9:30 a.m.                   A Gaze into the Crystal Ball: Predicting the Health Policy Landscape in Lame Duck and Next Year
                                                There are significant health-related policy issues on the table for the lame duck session at the end of 2024. Hopefully, we
                                                will also have clarity on who holds power in 2025, and what that means for health policy. This session will help attendees
                                                understand what is possible before the end of the year and how to quickly pivot to 2025 priorities.

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.                 NHC Member Reactor Panel
                                               Representatives of NHC patient organization members will share their perspectives on their priorities in the lame duck
                                               session and early in 2025.

10:00 – 10:15 a.m.                 Break

10:15 – 11:00 a.m.                  Best Practices for Cutting through the Capitol Hill Noise in 2024 and Beyond
                                                In the rapidly changing world of policy communications, understanding the best tools and techniques to maximize your
                                                ability to get your messages in front of decision-makers is critical. This session will highlight approaches that are working
                                                and what the future holds.

11:00 – 11:15 a.m.                   Break

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.         The UFAs are Coming: Leveraging Research Policy to Drive Equity and Patient-Centricity
                                                It may seem too early to talk about PDUFA, but negotiations will be starting soon. Every cycle includes a robust discussion
                                                of the future of biomedical research. This session will identify hot topics, such as clinical trial diversity and patient
                                                engagement, which are likely to be included in the conversation.

12:05 – 12:55 p.m.                 Closing Keynote: Election Analysis
                                                Join us for an in-depth overview of the 2024 elections and what the results mean for the future of health care from one of
                                                the most insightful election analysts in the country.

                                                Speaker:
                                              • David Wasserman, Senior Editor & Elections Analyst, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter

1:00 – 1:15 p.m.                      Concluding Remarks

1:15 – 1:45 p.m.                      Networking Lunch
                                                (Grab & Go Boxed Lunches Available)