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
HLC Leader Reacts to Release of Final 2027 MA and Part D Payment Policies
Ghazal: “CMS deserves credit for adjusting its approach.”The Healthcare Leadership Council issued the following statement from President and CEO Maria Ghazal after CMS released the final 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D payment policies:“CMS deser…
“Important Step Forward” – HLC Leader reacts to National AI Legislative Framework
The Healthcare Leadership Council issued the following statement from President and CEO Maria Ghazal in response to the release of the Administration's National AI Legislative Framework:“We are encouraged that many of the priorities outlined in the …
HLC Leader Reacts to Latest MedPAC Report to Congress on Medicare Payment Policy
Ghazal: “The misleading narrative around MA must end. Seniors nationwide are depending on it.”The Healthcare Leadership Council today issued the following statement from President and CEO Maria Ghazal in response to MedPAC’s March 2026 report to Con…
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