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
We were pleased to welcome both Lizzy Letter, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Mariah Baker, Health Legislative Assistant for Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) to an HLC Legislative Lunch.
On the first day the House returned from recess, HLC was pleased to host Jay Gulshen, Chief Counsel for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health (Majority), for Legislative Lunch.
HLC's membership had the chance to hear from Christiana Nulty, Health Policy Advisor for Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD). Against the backdrop of ongoing government funding discussions, Nulty outlined Senate Republican healthcare priorities and shared insight into how leadership is approaching the current policy environment.
We welcomed Lizzy Burke, Legislative Assistant for Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), back for a conversation with our members on several Senate Democratic healthcare priorities.
We were pleased to welcome Matt Gallivan, Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions. Gallivan shared insights on upcoming bipartisan opportunities across issues central to HLC’s mission.
Our 2026 Legislative Lunch series kicked off with special guest Drew Keyes, Senior Policy Advisor to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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 in its third week, and the impact on healthcare 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).
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.
Group letter urging House and Senate Judiciary Committee leaders to advance H.R. 2332/S. 1101, the “SHARE Act”
HLC joined the Interstate Healthcare Collaborative in urging congressional leaders to advance the bipartisan SHARE Act, legislation designed to modernize and streamline interstate healthcare licensing. The bill would clarify the FBI’s authority to s…
HLC letter endorsing H.R. 8659, the “Nursing is a Professional Degree Act”
The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) sent a letter supporting H.R. 8659, the “Nursing is a Professional Degree Act,” introduced by Representative Jen Kiggans. The letter argues that recognizing advanced nursing degrees as professional degrees und…
Group letter to HHS urging the Sustainability of the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)
The letter highlights the strong scientific evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of vaccines and underscores the role of the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) in providing no-fault compensation for rare vaccine-related injuries.…
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.
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 …
HLC Members Commit Billions to Strengthen U.S. Healthcare Infrastructure for American Patients
Note: this blog was originally published in May 2025 and has been updated as new announcements were made throughout the year. It was most recently updated June 3, 2026.From drug makers and device manufacturers to care providers, HLC members are inve…
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…
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