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.
NVHPF regularly convenes leaders in health policy and healthcare administration for discussions of current health policy issues.
Find information on upcoming events and links to summaries and recordings of previous events below.
Join NVHPF on May 27 as we host
The Future of Medicare ACOs
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have become a central component of value-based care, with 14.3 million Medicare 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, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) initiatives, and the future direction of these programs across the Medicare Shared Savings Program and Innovation Center models.
We invite you to join the Northern Virginia Health Policy Forum on May 27 as we welcome Emily Brower, President, National Association of ACOs (NAACOS), and Sean Cavanaugh, Chief Policy Officer, Aledade, for a discussion on The Future of Medicare ACOs.
The conversation will explore how the ACO landscape has developed and where these organizations may be headed next. Learn more and register here.
On March 19, NVHPF Hosted
The 340B Drug Pricing Program: Origins and Ongoing Questions
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.
The panel explored the origins of the 340B program, current stakeholder concerns, ongoing regulatory and legislative activity, and what the future may hold.
A recording of the event is available below. Download a written summary here.
On January 27, NVHPF Hosted What’s Next for Medicaid
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.
A recording of the event is available below. Download a written summary here.
On December 11, 2025, NVHPF Hosted HHS’s Section 504 Requirements: What Healthcare Organizations Need to Know
In the last session of 2025, 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’ updated Section 504 regulations and their implications for healthcare organizations.
A recording of the event is available below. Download a written summary here.
On November 19, 2025, NVHPF Hosted A Conversation with a Drug Pricing Expert
In November 2025 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.
A recording of the event is available below. Download a written summary here.
On September 25, 2025, NVHPF Hosted a Conversation with Jeff Wu, Deputy Director for Policy at CMS’s Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight
The Northern Virginia Health Policy Forum was honored to welcome back Jeff Wu, Deputy Director for Policy at CMS’s Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO).
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.
A recording of the event is available below. Download a summary here.