2023 Washington Representatives Summer Meeting (PDF)
2023 Washington Representatives Summer Meeting
Top of the Hill Banquet & Conference Center
Washington, DC
Wednesday July 12, 2023
Agenda Outline
Wednesday, July 12
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration Open
Grab a Complimentary Box Lunch at the NHC Registration Desk
12:00 – 12:10 p.m. Welcome and Introductions
Remarks by:
• Randy Rutta, CEO, National Health Council
• Eric Gascho, SVP, Policy and Government Affairs, National Heath Council
12:10 – 12:55 p.m. Landscape Overview and Table-Setting
Speakers:
• Eric Gascho, SVP, Policy and Government Affairs, National Heath Council
• Martin G. Reiser, Principal, S-3 Group
12:55 – 1:50 p.m. Discussion Topic and Reporting – Fly-Ins/Lobby Days
Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in small group discussions about
policy and operational issues affecting the patient community. Each group will then
report out the results of their discussion to the larger group to inform and educate
each other. Each breakout session will have an assigned topic with some guiding
questions to spur discussion.
Facilitators:
• Eric Gascho, SVP, Policy and Government Affairs, National Heath Council
• Martin G. Reiser, Principal, S-3 Group
1:50 – 2:00 p.m. Break
2:00 – 2:40 p.m. Senate Panel
A bipartisan panel of staff members from key Congressional committees will discuss
the Senate health agenda for the remainder of the congressional calendar and
opportunities for engagement by patient groups.
Moderator:
• Jennifer Dexter, VP, Policy, National Health Council
Speakers:
• Conor Sheehey, Senior Health Policy Advisor, United States Senate Committee on
Finance
• Polly Webster, Senior Counsel, Health, Democratic for Senate Finance Committee
• Matthew Fuentes, Legislative Assistant for Sen. Chuck Schumer
2:40 – 3:30 p.m. Discussion Topic and Reporting – Policy Priorities and Opportunities for the Rest of the Year
Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in small group discussions about
policy and operational issues affecting the patient community. Each group will then
report out the results of their discussion to the larger group to inform and educate
each other. Each breakout session will have an assigned topic with some guiding
questions to spur discussion.
Facilitator:
• Jennifer Dexter, VP, Policy, National Health Council
3:30 – 3:40 p.m. Break
3:40 – 4:20 p.m. House Panel
A bipartisan panel of staff members from key Congressional committees will discuss
the House health agenda for the remainder of the congressional calendar and
opportunities for engagement by patient groups.
Moderator:
• Eric Gascho, SVP, Policy and Government Affairs, National Heath Council
Speakers:
• Amy Hall, Staff Director, United States House of Representatives Committee on
Ways and Means
• Ryan Long, Senior Policy Adviser/Counsel for Rep. Kevin McCarthy
4:20 – 5:00 p.m. Discussion Topic and Reporting – NHC Policy Tools and Resources
Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in small group discussions about
policy and operational issues affecting the patient community. Each group will then
report out the results of their discussion to the larger group to inform and educate
each other. Each breakout session will have an assigned topic with some guiding
questions to spur discussion.
Facilitator:
• Eric Gascho, SVP, Policy and Government Affairs, National Heath Council
5:00 p.m. Meeting Adjourn
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Hosted Reception
Connect with those you’ve met throughout the day on topics of mutual interest. Light
hors d’ oeuvres and refreshments available during the reception.