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HLC Opposes Amendment to Cybersecurity Measure that Would Discourage Information Sharing on Threats

October 22, 2015

The Healthcare Leadership Council today expressed its opposition to a proposed amendment to the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, currently under consideration by the U.S. Senate. The amendment could strip liability … Continued

Healthcare Leaders Endorse Cybersecurity Legislation Under Consideration in U.S. Senate

October 20, 2015

WASHINGTON – The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), a coalition of chief executives of the nation’s leading healthcare companies, has announced its support of the “Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act,” legislation that … Continued

Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Subject of Friday Capitol Hill Briefing

October 14, 2015

The Healthcare Leadership Council will host a briefing on Capitol Hill this Friday, October 16 on diabetes and hypoglycemia. The briefing is taking place at noon in the Rayburn House … Continued

Health Leaders Applaud Congressional Passage, Presidential Signing of Legislation to Address Employer Health Costs

October 8, 2015

WASHINGTON – The Healthcare Leadership Council today praised Congress and President Obama for the enactment of the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees (PACE) Act, which will assist mid-size employers to … Continued

Dozens of Health Organizations Applaud Legislation to Change Congressional Budget Scoring Rules for Preventive Health Initiatives

October 1, 2015

Burgess-DeGette Bipartisan Bill Would Enable Congress to Better Assess Long-Term Savings from Disease Prevention Efforts WASHINGTON – Nearly 80 healthcare organizations, including the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), have endorsed bipartisan … 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

Statement by Mary R. Grealy, President, Healthcare Leadership Council, on the 2015 Medicare Trustees Report

July 22, 2015

“No one wants a future in which the only ways to make Medicare financially secure are by reducing access or undermining healthcare quality.” Today’s report by the Medicare Trustees is … Continued

Healthcare Leadership Council Statement on House Passage of 21st Century Cures Legislation

July 10, 2015

The Healthcare Leadership Council, a coalition of chief executives of the nation’s leading healthcare companies and organizations representing all health sectors, believes the U.S. House of Representatives has taken an … Continued

Statement by Mary R. Grealy, President, Healthcare Leadership Council on the Supreme Court’s King v. Burwell Decision

June 25, 2015

The good news coming out of the Court’s decision today is that over six million Americans in 34 states are not facing the risk of losing affordable healthcare coverage. Similarly, … Continued