Engaging with Policy Leaders to Shape Healthcare
HLC connects healthcare leaders directly with lawmakers to drive meaningful policy change. Through strategic Congressional engagement and targeted advocacy, we ensure the industry’s perspectives contribute to critical decisions while advocating for policy solutions that strengthen our health system.
Connecting Leaders, Shaping Policy
HLC creates high-impact opportunities for member executives to engage directly with Congressional leaders and Administration officials. Through exclusive site tours, thought leadership events, and strategic roundtables, we facilitate meaningful dialogue that brings industry expertise to the forefront of policy development. These targeted engagements strengthen vital relationships while ensuring that policymakers are informed of the real-world impacts across the spectrum when crafting legislation and regulations.
Advocacy Updates
Calling in from his home district in California, Dr. Bera discussed his top priorities and areas where he sees opportunities for bipartisan agreement emerging as Congress considers an end of year healthcare package.
With the government shutdown has entered its third week, and its impact on healthcare is becoming increasingly evident, our member representatives met to explore the effects on patients, providers, and federal programs that support care and innovation.
Ahead of the government shutdown, we were grateful to host Una Lee, Chief Counsel for the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee (Minority), at our latest Legislative Lunch.
As part of our Membership Meeting, HLC members and staff fanned out across Capitol Hill to advocate for action on key issues.
Amidst the 2025 government funding debate, our member representatives met with Dominique Yelinski, Deputy Policy Director for House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, on Republican priorities in the House.
The HLC team met with White House staff in July to discuss the Administration’s top healthcare priorities. They discussed how HLC members are advancing shared goals and more.
Our member representatives met with Catherine Hayes, the first Executive Director of the House GOP Doctors Caucus, to discuss the Caucus’s healthcare priorities.
After the reconciliation legislation passage, we heard from Lizzy Burke, Legislative Assistant to Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY).
Between the House passage of the reconciliation bill and Committee hearings, we heard from Jay Gulshen, Chief Counsel, House Committee on Energy and Commerce (Majority).
HLC hosted U.S. Congressman John Joyce (R-PA) for a Coffee & Conversation gathering at our office, to continue connecting with key Congressional leaders.
Advancing Patient Access in U.S. Healthcare Policy
HLC drives policy solutions that expand access, elevate care quality, and harness private sector innovation to shape the future of U.S. healthcare.
Letters & Comments
HLC drives policy change through strategic letters, comments, and reports that promote private-sector innovation. Focused on priorities like Medicare Advantage, cybersecurity, and value-based care, HLC engages with lawmakers and agencies to shape the future of the U.S. healthcare system.
HLC letter to Senate Finance Committee in advance of it’s hearing, “The Rising Cost of Healthcare: Considering Meaningful Solutions for All Americans.”
HLC comments support strengthening intellectual property provisions of USMACA
HLC response to the Federal Trade Commission’s RFI regarding noncompete agreements
News & Updates
With a unified voice spanning the entire healthcare continuum, HLC’s latest activities are driving meaningful policy change to enhance the future of the U.S. healthcare system.
“This cannot be the finish line” – HLC Leader Applauds Bipartisan Funding Bill, Urges Action on Tax Credits
Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) President and CEO Maria Ghazal released the following statement after passage of the continuing resolution:"We appreciate Congress and the Administration coming together on this bipartisan continuing resolution. I…
New Survey: Majority of American Seniors Satisfied with Their Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
Overwhelming Majority State They Prefer Current Medicare Part D System Over Foreign Price-Setting Intervention A new nationwide survey by Morning Consult, conducted on behalf of the Medicare Today coalition, reveals that 93 percent of seniors 65 and…
HLC and Confidentiality Coalition Submit Joint Response to OSTP RFI on Regulatory Reform for Artificial Intelligence
Today, HLC submitted comments to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in response to the Request for Information (RFI) on regulatory reform for Artificial Intelligence (AI). The letter highlights a patchwork of individual state po…
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