ACA@15: Lessons for Health Reform

Fifteen years ago, the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted. To commemorate the anniversary, join us on Tuesday, March 25, from 2:00 to 5:30 PM ET for a conference featuring keynote remarks from Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and video remarks from former President Barack Obama, along with other key leaders involved in the ACA’s design, passage, and implementation as we reflect on lessons learned and what they mean for future health reform efforts. 

During the half-day event, we will explore the ACA’s expectations, surprises, and results. In addition, new policy leaders and experts will debate the changes still needed in the U.S. health system and how to achieve them. As we look back on the ACA we will envision how to build on progress to inspire the next generation of reform leaders.

The event will include special remarks, panels, and a reception (with light refreshments provided). 

Live CART and ASL interpretation will be provided. 

The Commonwealth Fund provided support for this conference and issue briefs on its topic.

Video Remarks:

• Former President Barack Obama

Keynote:

• Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi

Welcome: 

• Dr. Joseph R. Betancourt, president, The Commonwealth Fund
• Osula Evadne Rushing, senior vice president for strategic engagement, KFF
• Mark Zuckerman, president, The Century Foundation

Introduction: 

• Jeanne Lambrew, director of health care reform, The Century Foundation; former director, Health and Human Services Office of Health Reform

Featuring:

• Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, senior fellow, The Century Foundation; former administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Sylvia M. Burwell, former president, American University; 22nd U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services 
• Nancy-Ann DeParle, managing partner and co-founder, Consonance Capital Partners; former director, White House Office of Health Reform
• Sherry Glied, dean and professor of public service, Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, New York University; former Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Health and Human Services
• Kody Kinsley, senior advisor, Milken Institute; former N.C. Secretary of Health & Human services
• Kathleen Sebelius, CEO, Sebelius Resources LLC; 21st U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services
• Karen Tumulty, associate editor and columnist, The Washington Post
• Anthony Wright, executive director, Families USA 
• Christen Linke Young, visiting fellow, Brookings Institution; former deputy assistant to the President at the White House

In advance of the event, see a new piece in Health Affairs Forefront from TCF’s Jeanne Lambrew: The Affordable Care Act at Fifteen: Policy Surprises and Lessons.

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All public areas of the venue are accessible.

If you would like to request another accommodation to ensure maximum inclusion or have questions about accessibility, please make a note in your RSVP.

For event sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ishi Sahni at [email protected].

Presented by The Century Foundation.

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FIRST-COME, FIRST-SEATED. RSVP is required. We generally overbook to ensure a full house. Registered guests are given priority check-in 30 minutes before the start time. After the event starts all registered seats are released regardless of registration, so we recommend that you arrive early. Please do not hold seats. Please note: policy is subject to change.

Notice of Filming and Photography

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