Policy Advocacy in Action
Explore HLC’s policy documents that drive healthcare reform. From comment letters to federal agencies and Congressional testimony to coalition advocacy efforts, these materials demonstrate how we translate industry expertise into actionable policy recommendations that shape healthcare legislation.
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 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.…
Group Letter to the Administration Urging Federal Action to Address AI-Enabled Cyber Risk
HLC joined a group of trade associations recommending federal actions to address AI‑driven cybersecurity risk, including stronger public‑private coordination, workforce readiness for an AI‑enabled economy, regulatory clarity, reauthorization of the …
Group letter to House W&M Committee urging passage of H.R. 2213, the Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act
A broad coalition of healthcare organizations urged Congress to advance the H.R. 2213, the Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen and diversify the U.S. medical supply chain by promoting domestic manufacturing and…
Group letter to CMS with recommendations on H.R.1 implementation
The letter thanks the agency for incorporating several coalition recommendations into recent guidance implementing the Working Families Tax Cut legislation and offers additional recommendations to help minimize coverage losses among eligible individ…
Group letter endorsing the Chronic Care Management Improvement Act
The bill would remove the 20% coinsurance requirement associated with Medicare’s Chronic Care Management (CCM) code, a barrier that has contributed to significant underutilization of care management services. These services have been shown to improv…
Group letter to CMS in response to the Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH) RFI
The letter advocates targeted, data-driven approaches to program integrity efforts that do not create barriers to coverage for eligible individuals. It highlights the importance of standardized information sharing, state capacity building, balance…
Group letter to HHS in response to the 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP)
The letter emphasizes consumer protections, balanced oversight of agents and brokers, and income verification policies that safeguard access to affordable coverage.
HLC letter supporting S.3848, the “Apples to Apples Comparison Act”
Group letter with over 100 signatories urges sustainability in Medicare Advantage
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