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 membership 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 Applauds Unanimous House Committee Vote to Advance MA Prior Authorization Reform
Healthcare Leadership Council President and CEO Maria Ghazal released the following statement after the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved H.R. 3514, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act:"In today's Washington, unanimous…
A Stronger Nursing Workforce Starts with Access to Education
More than a century ago, Florence Nightingale, known as the “Lady with the Lamp,” redefined nursing by insisting on careful observation and high-quality care - laying the foundation for modern standards. Her greatest achievement was transforming nur…
HLC Leader Responds to White House Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence Innovation, Security
The Healthcare Leadership Council issued the following statement from President and CEO Maria Ghazal in response to the White House Executive Order, "Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security":"While artificial intelligence …
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