Applied Policy is a proud sponsor of the Northern Virginia Health Policy Forum (NVHPF).
Originally established as a venue for healthcare associations, industry groups, and advocacy organizations in Northern Virginia to network and collaborate on policy issues, NVHPF has become a trusted resource for health policy professionals across the country.
Each month, NVHPF hosts educational and networking events featuring guest speakers and experts in the field.
Find highlights and links to full recordings of previous events below.
ON MAY 28, NVHPF HOSTED
A CONVERSATION ON THE PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CHAIN
With panelists
- Craig Burton, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategic Alliances at the Association for Accessible Medicines and Executive Director of the Biosimilars Council
- Tom Kraus, Vice President of Government Relations at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- Nicolette Louissaint, Senior Vice President for Policy and Strategic Planning at the Healthcare Distribution Alliance
Moderated by Linda Rouse O’Neill, Vice President for Health Policy at Applied Policy
A recording of the event is available below. Read and download a summary here.
ON APRIL 22, NVHPF HOSTED A CONVERSATION ABOUT THE FUTURE OF TELEHEALTH
Telemedicine use increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic and remains an integral part of our healthcare system. However, its continued use has relied on short-term support from Congress. On April 22, Northern Virginia Health Policy and Applied Policy’s President and CEO Jim Scott welcomed Kyle Zebley, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at the American Telemedicine Association, to discuss the future of telehealth.
Watch the recording below. Download a summary here.
ON MARCH 25, NVHPF RECENTLY CONSIDERED THE FUTURE OF RURAL HEALTH
More than 60 million Americans live in rural areas, many of them older and facing greater health challenges than their urban counterparts. On March 25, the Northern Virginia Health Policy Forum welcomed three leading voices in rural health to share their perspectives on improving health outcomes for rural residents and what changes are needed to better support their communities.
Bill Finerfrock, co-founder and long-time Executive Director of the National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC); Sarah Hohman from NARHC; and Amy Elizondo from the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), joined a conversation moderated by Applied Policy’s Vice President of Health Policy, Linda Rouse O’Neill.
A recording of the event is available below. Download a summary here.
ON FEBRUARY 7, NVHPF HOSTED ITS FIRST REPORTERS’ PANEL OF 2025
With healthcare policy poised for significant transitions under a new administration, the Northern Virginia Health Policy Forum was honored to host Phil Galewitz of KFF, Maya Goldman of Axios, and John Wilkerson of STAT in conversation with Applied Policy President and CEO Jim Scott.
A recording of the event is available below. Download a summary of the event here.
ON NOVEMBER 19, NVHPF HOSTED
TECHNOLOGY AND THE FUTURE OF DIABETES CARE
Wearable technology has revolutionized the management of diabetes during the last decade, offering patients increased safety and self-sufficiency. But according to leading researchers and clinicians, the revolution in diabetes self-management – powered by evolving technologies – has just begun.
On November 19, the Northern Virginia Health Policy Forum hosted a webinar on recent advances in diabetes technology and their potential to transform care practices. Our panel of experts—Davida Kruger, certified nurse practitioner; Dr. Anders Carlson, Associate Executive Director at the International Diabetes Center; and Julie Heverly from The diaTribe Foundation—provided insights on the evolving landscape of diabetes management.
Watch highlights of the event below. Download a summary here.
On-demand recordings of previous NVHPF events