Health Policy Summit
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The 2026 National Alliance Health Policy Summit will bring together coalition partners, employers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to examine how federal health reforms shape the commercial market and the benefits employers provide to millions of working Americans. This event will highlight the ongoing need for meaningful transparency to ensure affordability, accountability, and stability in the employer-sponsored system.
Members-Only: On Monday, April 6, there will be a reception at the University Club starting at 5:30 p.m. ET for coalition members and employers.
If you plan to attend the reception, please RSVP by emailing Mary Adewole, Education and Events Coordinator.
Please note the dress code at the University Club is business casual. Jeans and sneakers are not permitted.
Agenda Summary
Tuesday, April 7:
Speakers:
- Shawn Gremminger, President and CEO National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions
Speaker: Daniel Aronowitz, Assistant Secretary, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
Hospital prices remain the largest driver of employer healthcare costs. This discussion will explore how transparency policies are shaping the market and what reforms may come next.
Speakers:
- Bret Jackson, President and CEO, Economic Alliance for Michigan
- Mark E. Miller, Executive Vice President of Health Care, Arnold Ventures
- Christine Monahan, JD, Assistant Research Professor Center on Health Insurance Reforms, Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy
- James Startare, Vice President, Benefits, Aramark
- Una Lee, Chief Counsel, Democratic Staff – House Energy and Commerce Committee, U.S. House of Representatives
With new federal reforms poised to reshape the PBM market, experts discuss what the changes mean for employer health plans and what steps employers and policymakers should be considering next, including broader uptake of biosimilars and other high-value medications.
Speakers:
- Karen van Caulil, PhD, President and CEO, Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value
- Amber Rivers, JD, Principal, Groom Law Group
- Michael Barnard, Director, U.S. Government Policy and Advocacy, Sandoz
- J. Jair Espinoza, Group Benefits Manager, Board member of the Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value, City of Miami
As the 340B program continues to expand, policymakers and employers are raising new questions about transparency, oversight, and how the program affects the commercial healthcare market. Panelists will discuss the new 340B rebate model and federal reform efforts.
Speakers:
- Shawn Gremminger, President and CEO, National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions
- Sayeh Nikpay, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota
- Alexandra Williams, Director, Strategy & Innovation, AbbVie
Speakers:
Shawn Gremminger, President and CEO National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions
Limited to coalition staff and employer members. Please contact Margaret Faso for more information.
Keynote Speaker: Insert name here
Lodging
The National Alliance has reserved a block of rooms at University Club of Washington, DC. Please call to reserve your room.