15 Years of Advancing Care for People with Serious Illness and Their Caregivers

For 15 years, the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC) has united leaders across health care, government, advocacy, philanthropy, and the patient community to transform care for people living with serious illness. Through bipartisan policy leadership, cross-sector collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to person-centered care, C-TAC has helped shape the national conversation and advance meaningful improvements for patients and families.

Join us as we celebrate this milestone and look ahead to the next chapter of innovation and impact. The C-TAC National Leadership Event & 15 Year Celebration will convene national leaders to reflect on the progress made, recognize the champions who have helped drive change, and explore the opportunities that lie ahead.

Throughout the day, attendees will:

  • Highlight the policy milestones, innovations, and partnerships that have transformed care.
  • Elevate the voices and lived experiences of patients, families, and caregivers.
  • Engage in forward-looking discussions on the future of person-centered, integrated care.
  • Strengthen partnerships and inspire collective action to expand access to high-quality, compassionate care for all.
  • Celebrate 15 years of advancing care for people living with serious illness.

Together, we will honor the past, celebrate the present, and chart the course for the next generation of serious illness care.

Registration

Register Today

Registration is now open for this complimentary event.

Join colleagues, policymakers, healthcare leaders, clinicians, advocates, and other stakeholders for a day of meaningful discussion, collaboration, and insights on the future of person-centered care.

Attendance is free, but advance registration is required.

Please complete the registration form using the link below to reserve your place. Space is limited, and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

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About the Event

November 18

Welcome Reception
5:30 – 7:30 PM
C-TAC Offices | Washington, DC

November 19

Programming
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
National Press Club | Washington, DC

Agenda

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Our Sponsors

Our Speakers

Abe Sutton

Director, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation

Bonny Morris, PhD, MSPH, RNy

Vice President of Navigation, American Cancer Society

Erica Fortune, PhD

Vice President, Research, Cancer Support Community

BJ Miller

Co-Founder, Mettle Health & Founder, Common Denominator,

Rani E. Snyder

President, The John A. Hartford Foundation

Nancy Brown

Chief Executive Officer, American Heart Association

Purva Rawal

Associate Scientist, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Kristen Hayashi

Senior Director, Research & Policy, Healthsperien

Gary Bacher

Gary Bacher

Chief Strategy Officer, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Jennifer Moore Ballentine, MA

CEO, Coalition for Compassionate Care of California

Adam Boehler

Founder & Managing Partner, Rubicon Founders

Nicole Duritz

Interim Senior Vice President of Cancer Treatment Support, AARP

Torrie Fields, MPH

Strategic Advisor, Managing Partner, C-TAC, TFAnalytics

Tom Koutsoumpas

Founder and President, Co-Founder, Healthsperien, C-TAC

Cameron Muir, MD

Chief Innovation Officer, NPHI

Bill Novelli

C-TAC Board Co-Chair & Professor, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University

Susan Ponder-Stansel

President & CEO, Alivia Care, Inc.

Kristofer L. Smith, MD, MPP

Consultant, Oxeon

Diane Ty

Managing Director, Future of Aging, Milken Institute Health

Hotel

Hotel Accommodations

For guests traveling to Washington, D.C., there are a variety of hotels conveniently located within walking distance of the C-TAC offices and the National Press Club.

C-TAC does not have a designated hotel room block for this event, so attendees are encouraged to make reservations directly with their preferred hotel. Please note that rates and availability vary.

Hotels Nearby:

Hotel Address Approx. distance from National Press Club Reservations
JW Marriott Washington, DC 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW <0.1 mi. Book at JW Marriott
InterContinental The Willard Washington D.C. 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW ~0.1 mi. Book at The Willard
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown 815 14th St. NW ~0.2 mi. Book at Hilton Garden Inn
Washington Marriott at Metro Center 775 12th St. NW ~0.2 mi. Book at Washington Marriott at Metro Center
Grand Hyatt Washington 1000 H St. NW ~0.3 mi. Book at Grand Hyatt Washington
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC 1001 14th St. NW ~0.4 mi. Book at Hamilton Hotel