2022 Healthcare Summit- Washington, D.C.

June 16-17, 2022

Royal Sonesta Hotel, Washington, D.C.

NFWL convened elected women from across the country with expertise in healthcare in Washington, D.C. for open conversation and educational sessions. We focused on a variety of health policy issues and engaged in learning and networking.  Review the resources below to learn more about the featured topics and access valuable resources.

Access the NFWL Healthcare Summit Final Agenda

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Key Resources

• Healthcare Policy Across the States
  • Look to experts, like speaker Lisa Kimbrough, at Multistate to be your key resource on all health policy issues across the states
• Long Term Care Session Presentation
  • The AARP Public Policy Institute led an important discussion on both institutional and community-based services for individuals of all ages with different ranges of physical and cognitive disabilities.
• Healthcare Worker Shortage Roundtable
  • Connect with Adtalem Global Education Foundation‘s team to learn more about the healthcare worker shortage and solutions
• Roundtables
  • Aging & Caregiving Roundtable
    • Connect with Jen Rosen from the Alzheimer’s Association to learn more about how you can help your constituents
      1. Healthy Brain Initiative State and Local Public Health Partnerships to Address Dementia: The 2018-2023 Road Map 
      2. Race, Ethnicity, and Alzheimer’s in America – special report

• • • Health Cost Sharing Options Roundtable
      • Access resources from the Alliance of Healthcare Sharing Ministries: Handout 1, AHCSM One Pager
    • Cannabis Access for Veterans Roundtable
      • Stay engaged on this issue by connecting with AmVets Heal
        
• Eliminating Health Disparities
  • Learn More About Hoy Health
• Share the Savings
  • Access the resources discussed on how patients can utilize significant discounted prices at the point-of-sale via rebates and discounts
    • PhRMA_MAT_MeetMAT_ OnePager
    • What’s really happening when it comes to prescription drug costs 
    • Making Medicines More Affordable_Catalyst blog
    • National_PhRMA_STS Infographic_March 2022
    • HB2263 SUB ENR_FINAL
  • Access Sharon’s presentation here, and Erin’s presentation here
• Chronic Conditions – Spotlight on Obesity
  • Visit the STOP Obesity Alliance website for research, resources, and more
  • View Dr. Deitz’s presentation here
• Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health Access
  • Keep the MMH Hotline Info on readily available with these helpful handouts
    • MMH Hotline Fact Sheet June 2022
    • Hotline Offerings Fact Sheet
  • Access Mary’s presentation here, and Rep. Belsito’s presentation here
• The Importance of Biomarkers
  • Video: Overcoming Barriers to Biomarker Testing to Improve Outcomes for Cancer Patients
  • Video: Improving Access to Biomarker Testing in Illinois 
  • View Devon’s presentation here
• Personal Injury Patients
  • Learn more about American’s for Patient Access via their website, and view Leigh’s presentation here

Follow Up for Elected Women: Travel and lodging scholarship details can be found HERE.

Want to be involved in our next event? Check out the details HERE.

Questions or comments? Reach out to Ayushi Mehta at ayushi@womenlegislators.org