Tackling Healthcare's Biggest Challenges
HLC drives policy solutions on the issues that matter most to the future of America’s healthcare system. From improving patient access to harnessing AI and strengthening cybersecurity, our cross-sectoral leadership develops innovative approaches that transform the delivery of U.S. healthcare.
Transforming Access to Patient-Centered Care
HLC promotes access to affordable value-based coverage that rewards quality, patient-centered care, and health outcomes.
Defining Industry Response to Disruptive Megatrends
HLC and our members are informing the development of federal cybersecurity legislation and regulations to strengthen protections for patients and advance opportunities to realize artificial intelligence’s potential in healthcare.
Promoting Private Sector Investment and Ingenuity
HLC is advancing policies and initiatives to promote robust competition within the healthcare market and further encourage investments necessary to drive innovation.
Leading the Change in Healthcare
The U.S. healthcare system is undergoing rapid transformation—and HLC is where that change begins. As the only organization that unites senior leaders from every sector of the healthcare industry, HLC empowers its members to work collaboratively on forward-thinking solutions to the system’s most pressing challenges.
On behalf of our members, HLC actively partners with policymakers to adopt reforms that transform patient-centered care, promote private sector investment and ingenuity, and leverage disruptive megatrends.
Latest News & Updates
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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