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New Survey Shows Nearly Nine of Ten Seniors Satisfied With Their Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage

July 30, 2014

75 Percent of Seniors Concerned About Reducing the Number of Part D Plan Choices Available to Them WASHINGTON – A new nationwide survey of 65-and-older Americans confirmed overwhelming support of … Continued


Statement by Mary R. Grealy, President, Healthcare Leadership Council on the 2014 Medicare Trustees Report

July 28, 2014

“This should not be taken by policymakers as a rationale for complacency or inaction.” “It is welcome news that Medicare’s insolvency date, according to the Trustees’ projections, has been moved … Continued


HLC President:  Medical Progress Will Be Advanced by Opening Up Access to Federal Health Data

July 22, 2014

In Testimony Before House Subcommittee, Grealy Also Tells Congress it Must Scrutinize Impact of Physician Payment “Sunshine Act” on Health Innovation WASHINGTON – In testimony before the House Energy and … Continued


Hill Briefing:  Patient Adherence Critical to Improved Outcomes, Cost Containment

July 9, 2014

Experts from inVentiv Health, Novartis, SCAN Health Plan, and Walgreens discussed various aspects of patient adherence at a July 14 congressional briefing hosted by the Healthcare Leadership Council.  As discussed … Continued


Senators Focus on Improving Healthcare Through Big Data

July 2, 2014

Senate Finance Committee leaders want to empower healthcare consumers through the widespread availability of health data. Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Ranking Member Charles Grassley (R-IA) have queried stakeholders … Continued