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HHS Guidance to Expand Reach of Healthcare Workforce is Essential Step to Address COVID-19 Demands

March 25, 2020

WASHINGTON – The Healthcare Leadership Council today praised guidance by the Department of Health and Human Services aimed at extending the capacity of the healthcare workforce and creating flexibility to … Continued


Healthcare Industry Actions to Protect Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic – March 23, 2020

March 23, 2020

The Healthcare Leadership Council is comprised of leading companies from every sector of American healthcare.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be sharing examples of actions these companies are taking … Continued


Health Industry Provides Joint Recommendations on Immediate Actions to Fight COVID-19

March 19, 2020

Healthcare Leadership Council Joins Other Leading Health Associations in Letter to Vice President, Congressional Leaders Regarding Capacity, Supply Priorities WASHINGTON – The Healthcare Leadership Council, comprised of leading companies from … Continued


More Than 140 Patient, Provider, Retiree Organizations Urge Congress to Erect Safeguards Around Medicare, Medicaid Demonstration Projects

March 10, 2020

Letter to Lawmakers Endorses Bipartisan House Legislation That Would Limit Scope, Duration of Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Tests WASHINGTON – In a letter to members of Congress, more … Continued


Statement by Healthcare Leadership Council President Mary R. Grealy on HHS Release of Final Data Interoperability Rules

March 9, 2020

While we will be studying these extensive rules in detail, we applaud the administration’s efforts to strengthen the ability of patients, healthcare providers and payors to exchange health information and … Continued


Hill Briefing Encourages Expansion of Data’s Role in Healthcare

February 21, 2020

The Healthcare Leadership Council hosted a congressional briefing on utilizing data to achieve meaningful patient care results.  The two expert panelists spoke to an engaged audience about the need to … Continued


Healthcare Leadership Council Endorses Legislation to Erect Patient Safeguards in Medicare, Medicaid Innovation Projects

February 3, 2020

Bipartisan Measure Will Institute Transparency, Accountability Mechanisms WASHINGTON – The president of the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) said today that bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives will … Continued


Repealing Healthcare Taxes a Prudent Action by Congress; Senate Should Finalize Action That Will Benefit Patients, Consumers

December 18, 2019

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives has performed a valuable service for patients and healthcare consumers by including the repeal of medical device and health insurance taxes in a … Continued


Hill Briefing Focused on Bringing Innovation to Individual Patient Care

October 25, 2019

The Healthcare Leadership Council brought together a panel of experts on Capitol Hill for a congressional briefing that showcased what the healthcare industry is capable of in the area of … Continued


Hill Briefing Highlights Extent of Telehealth Utilization

October 8, 2019

The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill entitled, “Ensuring Effective Utilization of Telehealth Services.”  HLC has long supported policies that promote telehealth technology as a mode … Continued