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“HIPAA 101” Briefing Focused on Health Information Privacy and Security Issues

July 19, 2016

To clear up prevalent misconceptions associated with the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) hosted a “HIPAA 101” briefing on Capitol Hill.  Experts discussed … Continued


Nation’s Transition to Value-Based Healthcare Necessitates Modernization of Fraud, Abuse Laws

July 12, 2016

In Statement to Senate Finance Committee, Healthcare Leadership Council Says Current Laws Impede Improvements in Care Quality, Patient Safety, Cost Containment WASHINGTON – In a statement submitted to the Senate … Continued


Hill Briefing to Highlight Private Sector Innovation in the Alternative Payment Model Environment

June 16, 2016

The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) is hosting a briefing on Capitol Hill where its members will reveal how the healthcare industry is adapting to the changing payment model landscape.  Experts … Continued


Leaders from Multiple Health Industry Sectors Will Discuss Innovative Efforts to Prevent Opioid Abuse

April 8, 2016

WASHINGTON –  Leading companies and organizations from the insurance, technology and pharmacy sectors, along with federal officials, will discuss health solutions for the growing public health threat of opioid abuse … Continued


HLC to Testify at U.S. House Hearing on Health Information Technology Opportunities, Challenges

March 21, 2016

Change Healthcare CEO Will Address Importance of Advancing Data-Driven Healthcare System Neil de Crescenzo, president and CEO of Change Healthcare and a member of the Healthcare Leadership Council executive committee, … Continued


Health Providers, Insurers, Drug and Device Manufacturers and Patient Groups Reach Agreement on Six Immediate Steps to Improve U.S. Healthcare

February 17, 2016

See extensive media coverage of the VIable Solutions recommendations Report on ‘VIable Solutions’ recommends immediate actions to remove obstacles to innovation, improve healthcare system quality and value WASHINGTON, DC – … Continued


Healthcare Industry Leaders, Patient Advocates Will Announce Agreement on Six Policy Recommendations to Improve U.S. Healthcare

February 11, 2016

Capitol Hill, Media Briefing Will Focus on Achievable Steps to Elevate Value, Remove Barriers to Innovation Top companies from all sectors of U.S. healthcare, in collaboration with patient advocacy organizations … Continued


New Campaign Will Spotlight Successes of Medicare Advantage

January 27, 2016

The Better Medicare Alliance (BMA), (www.bettermedicarealliance.org) the leading advocacy coalition supporting Medicare Advantage, has announced the launch of “Medicare Advantage: The Facts Say Yes”, a digital advocacy campaign on the … Continued


Capitol Hill Briefing Links Evidence-Based Medicine with Common-Sense Medical Liability Protections

September 1, 2015

Healthcare experts today, in a Capitol Hill briefing hosted by the Healthcare Leadership Council, said that adherence to evidence-based medicine will improve healthcare quality and lower health system costs, and … Continued


Nearly Nine of 10 Seniors Satisfied with Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage, National Survey Finds

August 4, 2015

Large Majorities Say Their Plan Is a Good Value, Feel Consumer Choice is Important Feature of Part D WASHINGTON – Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage continues to enjoy overwhelming … Continued