Latest News and Policy Updates
Stay informed with HLC’s official press releases and media statements on critical healthcare policy issues. From responses to major legislative developments to announcements of new initiatives, these statements reflect HLC’s positions and showcase our voice in national healthcare policy debates.
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HLC Reacts to Call to Codify Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Policy
The Healthcare Leadership Council released the following statement after the President urged Congress to codify his Most Favored Nation pharmaceutical pricing approach:“America is the proud global leader in medical innovation, with patients here oft…
What’s Ahead in Healthcare: Top Trends from HLC Members
The healthcare sector has always been an ever-evolving landscape of innovation, and nimble to regulatory changes. But the past year was more dynamic than many have ever experienced. We witnessed landmark policies, such as the One Big Beautiful Bill …
Healthcare Sector Calls for Unified Federal Framework to Unlock AI’s Full Potential for Patients
Experts from nearly 30 organizations outline policies to spur innovation, call for “clear, forward-looking national standard that harmonizes regulations” A new report from HLC and management consulting and technology firm ZS reveals the risks of tod…
HLC Members Named to Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare
During an incredibly dynamic year in healthcare policy, HLC members made extraordinary contributions to shaping the health sector in 2025. In alignment with HLC’s policy priorities, these leaders promoted the efficacy of value-based care as the Admi…
HLC Reacts to Latest Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Proposal
The Healthcare Leadership Council released the following statement about the Administration’s latest Most Favored Nation drug pricing proposal:“America continues to lead the world in medical innovation, with over half of new medicines coming to mark…
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 November 25, 2025.From drug makers and device manufacturers to care providers, HLC members are…
“Tariffs would critically harm patients” – HLC Highlights Private Sector Actions to Strengthen Healthcare Supply Chain
The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), an association of CEOs and C-suite executives from all sectors of healthcare, responded to the Department of Commerce's request for information (RFI) regarding the initiation of a Section 232 National Securit…
Fresh Analysis of CMMI Value-Based Care Models Highlights Positive Impact and Areas for Improvement
A new Avalere Health analysis commissioned by the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) evaluates the performance of 18 Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI/Center) payment models revealing opportunities to further improve patient outcome…
HLC Members Featured in Becker’s Great Leaders in Healthcare 2025 List
Through the use of technologies, value-based care approaches, and collaboration with public and private sector partners, HLC members are committed to innovating and championing solutions that improve patient access to lifesaving treatments. As an as…
“Enable the growth of private-sector AI innovation and advancements to improve health” – HLC and Confidentiality Coalition Respond to AI Action Plan RFI Detailing Extensive Healthcare Industry Solutions
The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), an association of CEOs and C-suite executives from all sectors of healthcare, responded to the National Science Foundation’s request for information (RFI) on the development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
“Urgent Action Needed” – HLC Letter to Ways & Means Leaders Outlines Importance of Hospital at Home and Telehealth Programs
The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) sent a letter thanking leaders of the House Ways and Means Committee for holding a hearing examining post-acute care and urging them to permanently extend vital programs to help seniors. The hearing, entitled …
How Collaborative, Value-based Care Oncology Solutions Can Improve Patient Outcomes
It is hard to find anyone in this country whose life hasn’t been affected by cancer – either directly or when someone they know has been stricken with the disease. The numbers are staggering – more than 2 million new cancer cases projected for 2025 …
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