2024 Washington Representatives Summer Meeting
Top of the Hill Banquet & Conference Center
Washington, DC
Monday, June 17, 2024
11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Agenda Outline
Monday, June 17, 2024
11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
Grab a Complimentary Box Lunch outside of the Ballroom
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 Health Council
12:10 – 12:30 p.m. Keynote Remarks
Bipartisan Members of Congress who are leading health policy discussions will
join us to welcome attendees and speak to the importance of patient
community engagement in health policy.
12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Artificial Intelligence – Infusing the Patient Perspective
Attendees will hear from a panel of NHC members and Congressional staff
leading the way on the promise and pitfalls of the use of artificial intelligence in
health care.
1:15 – 1:30 p.m. Break
1:30 – 1:50 p.m. Announcing the New NHC Member Hub
Attendees will be introduced to a new resource that will serve as a central point
for NHC members to share information, access resources, and support one
another.
1:50 – 2:30 p.m. Table Discussions and Reporting
Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in small group discussions
about the new NHC member hub and provide input into potential uses of the
hub and what resources and features would be most useful to NHC members.
2:30 – 3:15 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.
3:15 – 3:30 p.m. Break
3:30 – 4:15 p.m. Table Discussions and Reporting Focused on Policy
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 the results of their discussion to the larger group to
inform and educate each other. Each breakout session will have an assigned
topic with guiding questions to spur discussion.
4:15 – 5:00 p.m. Break
5:00 p.m. Meeting Adjourns
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 are available during the reception.