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Patients Rising Events

Explore upcoming and past events that educate, connect, and empower patient advocates.

Patients Rising hosts virtual and in-person events that educate, train, and connect patient advocates with policy leaders. From national fly-ins to issue-focused webinars, our events are designed to turn patient experience into action.

Advocate for Meaningful Healthcare Reforms

Upcoming Events

Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: What Patients Need to Know

📅 February 18, 2026
⏰ 1:00 P.M. ET
💻 Virtual

A patient-focused briefing on how Medicare drug price negotiation works and why patient voices matter.

How to Prepare Written Comments + Prepare for Listening Sessions

📅 February 19, 2026
⏰ 3:00 P.M. ET
💻 Virtual

This session walks through how to translate your story into clear written comments and how to prepare for public listening sessions so your voice is heard, understood, and taken seriously.

State of the Patient Summit

📅 March 5, 2026
⏰ 3:00 P.M. ET
📍 Washington, DC

An in-person policy forum grounding healthcare discussions in real patient experience and practical solutions.

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The Rise Awards | Power of 10

📅 March 5, 2026
⏰ 6:00 P.M. ET
📍 Washington, DC

An in-person awards program recognizing individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact for patients.

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“What I love about Patients Rising is that is brings together people form all walks of live, all experiences — rare, chronic, those who have had unique medical experiences — so that we can advocate together. My son lives with a rare disease, but there are so many issues that connect us all.”

– Liz

Patient Advocate

“I appreciate the work of Patients Rising in what they do to ensure that patients stories and lived experiences get in front of the right people so that we can see changes that bring more affordability and accessibility in healthcare.”

– Lisa

Patient Advocate

“Having this healthcare challenge in life (multiple myeloma), has given me new purpose in life. I’ve met so many wonderful people through Patients Rising. What I love about Patients Rising is that it’s given me the opportunity to give back and to be the voice of people who can’t be here but still deserve to have their voices heard.”

– Kathy

Patient Advocate

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The Patient Rising Fly-in

Turning Patient Stories into Policy Change.