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Join NVHPF on November 5<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Anthony Polizzi<\/strong><\/h1>\n

CMS’s Chief Patient Experience and Innovation Officer<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Established in June, the Office of Health Technology and Products at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is charged with providing enterprise leadership and oversight for the agency\u2019s healthcare technology modernization, digital products, and interoperability efforts across Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and other CMS-administered programs.<\/h3>\n

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On November 5, Anthony Polizzi, CMS Chief Patient Experience and Innovation Officer, joins the Northern Virginia Health Policy Forum to discuss the office\u2019s role and priorities, including the Health Technology Ecosystem, interoperability initiatives, clinical AI, and opportunities for stakeholder engagement.<\/h3>\n

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The conversation, moderated by Applied Policy President and CEO Jim Scott, runs from noon to 1:00 p.m. ET.<\/h3>\n

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On October 7, NVHPF Hosted<\/h1>\n

A Discussion of Medicare Payment Policy for Medical Diagnostics<\/h1>\n

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The Northern Virginia Health Policy Forum hosted a discussion on Medicare payment policy for diagnostic tests, focusing on the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS) and implementation of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 (PAMA).<\/h3>\n

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Moderated by Jim Scott, President and CEO of Applied Policy, the conversation featured Sarah Harding of the Division of Ambulatory Services at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), who has worked on clinical laboratory payment policy for more than 15 years.<\/h3>\n

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A recording of the event is available below. Download a written summary here<\/a>.<\/h3>\n

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On August 27, NVHPF hosted a Discussion of International Reference Pricing in New CMMI Drug Models<\/h1>\n

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) which oversees the Medicare and Medicaid programs that serve over 100 million Americans, is piloting limitations on payments for pharmaceuticals based on other countries\u2019 public health care policies.<\/h3>\n

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When the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) linked domestic public reimbursement to an international price floor, it effectively converted a localized cost-containment experiment into a highly volatile cross-border game theory matrix. Many large pharmaceutical manufacturers are not U.S.-based companies, but U.S. sales often comprise the majority of their revenue when compared to their sales in the rest of the world. As the regulatory framework transitions toward mandatory nationwide tracking under the GENEROUS, GLOBE, and GUARD models, policymakers are rewriting the rules of transatlantic trade and clinical access.<\/h3>\n

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On August 27, Dr. Stefan Walzer, CEO, President & Founder of MArS Market Access & Pricing Strategy GmbH, and Brittany La Couture, Vice President of Health Policy at Applied Policy joined Applied Policy President and CEO Jim Scott for a discussion of these pricing initiatives and how the practical effect on manufacturers, payers, and foreign governments cannot be considered in isolation.<\/h3>\n

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A recording of the event is available below. A summary will be posted here soon.<\/h3>\n

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On June 17, NVHPF Hosted A Discussion of Medicare Parts C and D with Chris Ritter of CMS<\/h1>\n

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On June 17, the Northern Virginia Health Policy Forum and Jim Scott, President and CEO of Applied Policy, welcomed Christina “Chris” Ritter, Deputy Director of the Center for Medicare Parts C & D, and Brittany La Couture, Vice President for Health Policy at Applied Policy.<\/h3>\n

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The discussion covered Medicare Advantage, the Part D prescription drug benefit, drug price negotiation, prior authorization, the Health Technology Ecosystem initiative, and broader CMS priorities.<\/h3>\n

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On May 27, NVHPF Hosted<\/h1>\n

The Future of Medicare ACOs<\/h1>\n
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Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have become a central component of Medicare\u2019s value-based care strategy, with 14.3 million beneficiaries now receiving care through ACO models, up from 13.7 million just a year ago. As participation grows, so do questions surrounding model structure, CMS initiatives, and the future direction of these programs across the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) and Innovation Center models.<\/h3>\n

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The Northern Virginia Health Policy Forum recently welcomed Emily Brower, President and CEO of the National Association of ACOs (NAACOS), and Sean Cavanaugh, Chief Policy Officer at Aledade, for a discussion on The Future of Medicare Accountable Care Organizations.<\/h3>\n

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The conversation explored how the ACO landscape has evolved and where these programs may be headed next.<\/h3>\n

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On March 19, NVHPF Hosted<\/h1>\n

The 340B Drug Pricing Program: Origins and Ongoing Questions<\/h1>\n

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On March 19, the Northern Virginia Health Policy Forum and Brittany La Couture, Vice President for Health Policy at Applied Policy, welcomed Greg Doggett, Healthcare Attorney at Powers Law; Elizabeth Linderbaum, Director of Regulatory Affairs at the National Association of Community Health Centers; and William Newton, Associate Editor and Senior Writer at 340B Report.<\/h3>\n

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The panel explored the origins of the 340B program, current stakeholder concerns, ongoing regulatory and legislative activity, and what the future may hold.<\/h3>\n

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A recording of the event is available below. Download a written summary here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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On January 27, NVHPF Hosted<\/h1>\n

What\u2019s Next for Medicaid<\/h1>\n

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Moderated by Jim Scott, President and CEO of Applied Policy, the conversation featured Verlon Johnson, Executive Vice President and Government & Corporate Affairs Chief at Acentra Health, who also serves as Chair of the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC), and Cheryl Powell, Vice President for Health Policy at Applied Policy.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A recording of the event is available below. A summary will be posted here soon.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The views expressed during the discussion were those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Acentra Health, MACPAC, or any federal agency.<\/em><\/h3>\n

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On December 11, 2025, NVHPF Hosted<\/h1>\n

HHS\u2019s Section 504 Requirements: What Healthcare Organizations Need to Know<\/h1>\n

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On December 11, the Northern Virginia Health Policy Forum hosted Lauren Erickson of the Institute for Exceptional Care (IEC) for a discussion of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\u2019 updated Section 504 regulations and their implications for healthcare organizations.<\/h3>\n

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A recording of the event is available below. Download a written summary here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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On November 19, 2025, NVHPF Hosted a Conversation with a Drug Pricing Expert<\/h1>\n

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On November 19, the Northern Virginia Health Policy Forum welcomed Dr. Inmaculada (Inma) Hernandez, Professor of Pharmacy at the University of California, San Diego, and advisor to CMS. A leading researcher on drug pricing and reimbursement, Dr. Hernandez shared insights on current federal initiatives aimed at controlling prescription drug spending and improving pricing transparency for American consumers.<\/h3>\n

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A recording of the event is available below. Download a summary here.<\/a><\/h3>\n

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On September 25, 2025, NVHPF Hosted a Conversation with Jeff Wu, Deputy Director for Policy At CMS\u2019s Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight<\/h1>\n

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The Northern Virginia Health Policy Forum was honored to welcome back Jeff Wu, Deputy Director for Policy at CMS\u2019s Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO).<\/h3>\n

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Wu joined Brittany LaCouture, a Vice President of Health Policy at Applied Policy, for a conversation on policy developments at CCIIO and CMS, including the status of the ACA marketplace.<\/h3>\n

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A recording of the event is available below. Download a summary here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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On July 30, 2025, NVHPF Hosted Health Policy in the Headlines<\/h1>\n

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