Chairman David Schweikert will convene a healthcare innovation roundtable in Scottsdale, Arizona on Feb. 28, bringing together leaders from emerging health and technology companies to discuss how innovation can improve patient access, reduce costs, and modernize care delivery.
The event is organized by the Joint Economic Committee and aims to explore the economics of healthcare innovation. Participants are expected to share their experiences with new technologies such as artificial intelligence-enabled clinical tools, medical devices, and performance analytics that are changing patient care and system affordability. The discussion will also address policy and regulatory challenges that may hinder progress.
“The purpose of this discussion is to give the Committee a direct understanding of how emerging healthcare and technology companies are changing the economics of care on the ground,” Chairman Schweikert said. “We want to better understand what is working, where innovation is reducing costs and improving outcomes, and what federal policies may need modernization.”
Unlike traditional Congressional hearings, this roundtable will feature an open dialogue without set questioning periods from Members of Congress. Schweikert is the only Member scheduled to attend. The session will be recorded and transcribed professionally but will not be open to the public or followed by a press conference. The recording will be made available on March 2.
Schweikert has served in the U.S. Congress representing Arizona’s 1st district since 2011 after replacing Harry Mitchell according to Ballotpedia. He previously served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 1991 to 1995 as reported by Ballotpedia. In recent elections, he defeated Amish Shah in 2024 with just over half of the vote according to election results, following another close victory against Jevin Hodge in 2022 as reported by The New York Times.
Schweikert was born in Los Angeles in 1962, currently lives in Fountain Hills, Arizona according to his official biography, and graduated from Arizona State University with degrees earned in both 1988 and 2005 as stated by his official biography.
