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October 5, 2016

Washington, DC – October 5, 2016 – Nearly two dozen healthcare organizations today sent a letter encouraging House appropriators to advance legislative report language that could remove barriers to the … Continued

September 12, 2016

The Healthcare Leadership Council is hosting a briefing on Capitol Hill that will discuss innovative solutions to address growing concerns regarding antibiotic drug resistance.  Experts from Indiana University Health, Merck, … Continued

August 18, 2016

Patient, Health Industry, Employer Groups Offer Support for Legislation That Would Enable CBO to Analyze Long-Term Benefits of Preventive Health WASHINGTON – Noting that chronic illnesses account for more than … Continued

August 15, 2016

Former Executive Director of Federation of American Hospitals Conceptualized Creation of Multi-Sector Healthcare Leadership Council It is with great sadness that we note the passing this weekend of Mike Bromberg, … Continued

July 26, 2016

Policymakers Weighing Changes to Prescription Drug Program Must Keep in Mind Seniors’ Approval of Part D’s Choices, Value, Convenience, Medicare Today Chair Said WASHINGTON – Ten years after its initial … Continued

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

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

July 6, 2016

Measure Introduced by Senators Angus King (I-ME), Michael Crapo (R-ID), Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Tom Udall (D-NM) Will Enable Federal Government to “Go on Offense against Chronic Disease” WASHINGTON – … Continued

June 22, 2016

Healthcare Leadership Council Adds That, Although IPAB Not Triggered by Projections, Repeal Remains Essential  WASHINGTON – With Medicare’s Trustees projecting that the program will reach insolvency in 2028, two years … Continued

June 20, 2016

The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) hosted a June 20 briefing on Capitol Hill that allowed its member companies to highlight how the private sector is helping guide the changing landscape … Continued