Each year, theAdvaMed® Payment Policy Forum brings together the people shaping how medtech reaches patients. Payment leaders, policymakers, payers, and regulatory experts come together to share insight, align on solutions, and tackle the policies that determine access to innovation.

This May 28–29, we return to Washington, D.C., at a time when payment policy is evolving faster than ever.

Last year’s Forum reinforced how valuable this community is. The conversations were candid and practical. Attendees walked away with real-time policy intelligence and clear takeaways they could immediately apply within their organizations. That same energy, and even greater urgency, is shaping this year’s program.

A Forum Built for Real-Time Policy Insight

The 2026 agenda focuses on what you need to know now and what you should be preparing for next.

Topics covered may include:

• CMS rulemaking and emerging payment models
• Medicare Advantage trends and commercial payer dynamics
• Coverage, coding, and reimbursement pathways for innovative technologies
• The growing role of AI and digital tools in payment policy
• And more!

You’ll hear directly from leaders across government, industry, and payer organizations who are actively shaping these decisions.

What Makes This Forum Different

Cross-sector collaboration
Progress happens when all perspectives are at the table. Medtech companies, provider organizations, commercial payers, and government leaders come together to share challenges and work toward solutions that improve patient access.

Preparing for what’s next
As AI, digital tools, and breakthrough technologies continue to transform patient care, the focus of the conversation is evolving from questioning whether innovation will reshape payment models to planning for when it does. We will continue to explore what is truly innovation-ready, and what policy shifts are needed to ensure timely, equitable access to the next generation of medtech.

An engaged, working community
This is a collaborative, working forum. The most valuable conversations often happen between sessions, where we exchange lessons learned and practical strategies. This is the place whereAdvaMed® working groups and the broader medtech community gather to share and learn.

Join Us May 28 & 29

If you joined us last year, you know how important these conversations are. If you didn’t attend, this is the year to be in the room.

The 2026AdvaMed® Payment Policy Forum takes place May 28–29 in Washington, D.C. at Hogan Lovells Office. Registration is now open, and as always, AdvaMed members receive preferred pricing.

I hope you’ll join us as we continue advancing policies that support innovation and ensure patients have access to the technologies they need.

Kirsten Tullia
Senior Vice President, Head of Research, Payment & Health Care Delivery Policy
AdvaMed