Join Better Medicare Alliance for the 2026 Medicare Advantage Leadership and Policy Forum, bringing together the policymakers, healthcare leaders, researchers, and advocates shaping the future of Medicare Advantage – followed by a networking reception to continue the day's conversations.
The Medicare Advantage landscape is changing quickly, through new policy developments, evolving models of care, and continued innovation to meet beneficiaries' needs. This forum brings the Medicare Advantage community together for an afternoon of candid conversation on where the program is headed and what it means for the beneficiaries who rely on it, capped off with a reception to keep the discussion going.
Join Better Medicare Alliance for the 2026 Medicare Advantage Leadership and Policy Forum, bringing together the policymakers, healthcare leaders, researchers, and advocates shaping the future of Medicare Advantage – followed by a networking reception to continue the day's conversations.
The Medicare Advantage landscape is changing quickly, through new policy developments, evolving models of care, and continued innovation to meet beneficiaries' needs. This forum brings the Medicare Advantage community together for an afternoon of candid conversation on where the program is headed and what it means for the beneficiaries who rely on it, capped off with a reception to keep the discussion going.
Reasons to Attend
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Policy Updates: Get the latest on the regulatory and legislative developments shaping Medicare Advantage, and what they mean for the road ahead.
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Beneficiary Impact: Hear how policy and program changes are landing for the seniors and people with disabilities who depend on Medicare Advantage.
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Innovation Spotlight: Explore how health plans and care delivery leaders are innovating to improve outcomes and value within Medicare Advantage.
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Networking Reception: Stay after programming to connect with policymakers, health plan leaders, advocates, and researchers while continuing the day's conversations.
Registration Fee
$45 Early Bird until August 21, 2026
$65 after August 21, 2026
Seating is limited – register now!
Agenda
Subject to change.
| Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | |
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| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Registration & Box Lunch |
| 12:30 PM - 12:33 PM | Opening Remarks |
| 12:33 PM - 12:35 PM | Welcome from CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz (Virtual) |
| 12:35 PM - 1:10 PM | A Conversation with CMS Leadership |
| 1:10 PM - 1:45 PM | The Provider Perspective: From Policy to Practice |
| 1:45 PM - 2:25 PM | In Conversation: MedPAC Chair Amol Navathe |
| 2:25 PM - 3:00 PM | The Next Chapter for Whole-Person Care |
| 3:00 PM - 3:35 PM | From Capitol Hill: The Health Policy Outlook |
| 3:35 PM - 3:40 PM | Medicare Advantage Champion Awards |
| 3:40 PM - 3:45 PM | Closing Remarks |
| 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | Networking Reception |
Location Information
Kaiser Family Foundation's
Barbara Jordan Conference Center
1330 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
Public Transportation:
Metro to Metro Center Station (Orange, Blue or Silver line)