Advanced Aging and Health Policy Understanding Renewal George Washington University 2005

Grant Summary

The National Health Policy Forum is an established and reputable provider of non-partisan health policy education to Washington policy makers. With issues such as the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 and plans to examine both Social Security and Medicaid on the national agenda, the Forum will help bridge the gap between academic and industry experts and Washington policy makers. Utilizing whitepapers, briefs, broad background reviews, "mini" site visits and seminars aimed at new or senior staff members, over the last seven years, the Foundation has continuously supported the National Health Policy Forum. Under the skilled leadership of Judith Miller Jones, the Forum will continue to help meet the need for high quality, unbiased and non-partisan information on aging and health issues to improve the nation"s policy process.