Uniting the Healthcare Sector to Strengthen Patient Care
HLC is the only Washington organization representing the full spectrum of the U.S. healthcare industry. We unite CEOs and senior executives from every sector to champion consensus policy solutions that strengthen America’s healthcare system and improve care for all patients.
35 Years of Healthcare Leadership
As the nation’s premier forum for healthcare industry leaders, HLC drives transformative policy solutions across all sectors. We unite executives to tackle industry-wide challenges, unleash private sector innovation, and advocate for policies that strengthen America’s healthcare system.
For more than three decades, HLC’s leadership has resulted in many healthcare achievements that define modern policy:
- The creation of the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit
- The development and improvement of HIPAA privacy protections and improvements
- The shift toward value-based care
- Transformational advancements in data access and interoperability
- Strengthening national public health emergency preparedness
- Expanding pathways to affordable healthcare coverage
Shaping Healthcare's Future Today
HLC tackles the most pressing challenges facing America’s healthcare system. From transforming patient access and care delivery to addressing disruptive megatrends like cybersecurity threats and artificial intelligence, we champion private sector solutions that drive meaningful innovation and investment across the industry.
Cross-Sectoral Leadership
HLC’s unique strength lies in our comprehensive membership spanning every healthcare sector. Our board includes CEOs and senior executives from biopharmaceuticals, health technology, insurance, providers, hospitals, medical devices, academic health centers, and emerging healthcare companies.
Latest News & Updates
“Strong commitment by Congress” – HLC Leader Reacts to Passage of Appropriations Package
HLC President and CEO Maria Ghazal released the following statement after the House passed the Minibus appropriations package:“Today’s bipartisan appropriations package represents a strong commitment by Congress to advance real healthcare solutions …
HLC Appreciates MedPAC Refining MA Cost Estimates, Urges Further Action
In its status report on the MA program presented on Friday, MedPAC announced revised numbers for its estimates comparing the cost of MA to fee-for-service Medicare (FFS), concluding MA will cost the government 114% of what it would cost if those ben…
Healthcare Sector Calls for Unified Federal Framework to Unlock AI’s Full Potential for Patients
Experts from nearly 30 organizations outline policies to spur innovation, call for “clear, forward-looking national standard that harmonizes regulations” A new report from HLC and management consulting and technology firm ZS reveals the risks of tod…
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