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This Week at The Hill Events: Healthcare, Infrastructure, The ESG Ecosystem and Rare Diseases

 
 
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Tuesday, December 7

 

Despite record numbers of Americans having access to healthcare coverage since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, millions still remain uninsured.

How can we ensure all Americans have access to quality, affordable care? How can stakeholders collaborate to strengthen the ACA and improve patient health? And what role can policymakers play in addressing issues like coverage, cost and barriers to access? 

Speakers:

  • Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chair, Finance Subcommittee on Health Care.
  • Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), Vice Chair, House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Health
  • Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), Member, GOP Doctors Caucus, Committee on Ways and Means
  • Irfan Asif, MD, Associate Dean for Primary Care & Rural Health, University of Alabama Birmingham
  • C. Virginia Fields, Founder & CEO, Black Health
  • Melissa Schulman, Senior Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, CVS Health

 

Tuesday, December 7
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Wednesday, December 8

 

Almost 90 years after the New Deal, America is on the cusp of another great rebuild. The newly passed infrastructure bill will deliver $550 billion of federal investment over five years. Traditional infrastructure like roads, bridges, ports and transit systems will get much needed support but in a sign of our increasing reliance on technology, broadband connectivity is getting a boost as well.

As America looks to lay the foundation for sustainable, modern infrastructure, where should priorities lie and will this ambitious undertaking support inclusive economic growth and job creation?

Speakers:

  • Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE), Chair, Committee on Environment and Public Works
  • Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), Member, Energy and Commerce Committee
  • Mayor Brandon Scott, City of Baltimore, Maryland
  • Nuria Fernandez, Administrator, Federal Transit Administration
  • Debra Gore-Mann, President & CEO, The Greenlining Institute 
  • Evan Marwell, CEO, EducationSuperHighway

 

Wednesday, December 8
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Thursday, December 9

 

In recent years, ESG principles have become a key indicator for investing in the planet’s health ‒ and for investors to evaluate companies and their overall impact for positive change.  How will this new approach transform both the business and investment landscapes? What rules and regulations will come into play?

On the heels of COP26, join The Hill for a discussion on the growing demand for ESG and what that means for businesses and investors alike. 

Speakers: 

  • Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL), Member, Climate Solutions Caucus
  • Rep. Juan Vargas (D-CA), Member, Committee on Financial Services
  • Ebony Brown, Partner, Rethink Education
  • Mayor Kate Gallego, City of Phoenix, AZ
  • David Hondula, Director, Office of Heat Response & Mitigation, Phoenix, AZ
  • Kara Hurst, Global Head of Sustainability, Amazon 
  • Nancy Mancilla, Co-Founder & CEO, ISOS Group
  • Wilma Wallace, Social Impact Officer, REI

 

Thursday, December 9
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Friday, December 10

 

One in 10 Americans suffers from a rare disease—that’s 30 million Americans who need access to treatment. 

What are some of the unique roadblocks drug manufacturers face when developing orphan drugs? How can we encourage new breakthrough treatments at prices patients can afford? What can policymakers do to increase innovation and access to orphan drugs for all patients?

The Hill will bring together researchers, advocates, and more for a comprehensive discussion on orphan drugs.

Speakers:

  • Dr. Ge Bai, Professor, Healthcare Policy & Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
  • Tammy Boyd, JD, MPH, Chief Policy Officer and Counsel, Rare Disease Diversity Coalition
  • Annie Kennedy, Chief of Policy, Advocacy, & Patient Engagement, EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases
  • Debra Regier, MD, Medical Director, Rare Disease Institute, Children’s National Hospital
  • Dr. Jason Shafrin, Founder, Editor, and Chief Writer, Healthcare Economist; Senior Managing Director, Center for Healthcare Economics and Policy, FTI Consulting

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