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Developments in Precision Medicine the Focus of Capitol Hill Briefing

April 21, 2015

On Monday, April 20, the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) hosted a briefing highlighting the ongoing strides in making precision medicine a reality in everyday healthcare.  Dr. Marc Grodman, CEO of … Continued


Capitol Hill Forum Spotlights Efforts to Address Obesity Challenge

April 17, 2015

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D. headlined a Healthcare Leadership Council-sponsored forum on Capitol Hill, telling a large audience that the nation’s battle against obesity begins with community involvement and … Continued


Leading Hospital, Clinical Laboratory Experts Will Discuss Developments in Precision Medicine at Capitol Hill Briefing

April 16, 2015

The potential of precision medicine – the use of genetic data to speed the development of disease cures and individualized patient treatments – to transform American healthcare will be the … Continued


HLC President: Medicare Reform Legislation Delivers Multiple Gains for Beneficiaries, Healthcare System

April 15, 2015

WASHINGTON – The Medicare physician payment reform legislation that passed the U.S. Senate Tuesday night and is on its way to President Obama will have far-reaching positive effects for beneficiaries … Continued


Healthcare Leaders Urge Senate Passage of Medicare Physician Payment Reform Legislation

April 14, 2015

WASHINGTON – The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), a coalition of leading companies and organizations from all sectors of American healthcare, today urged the U.S. Senate to support H.R. 2, the … Continued


U.S. Surgeon General to Speak at Capitol Hill Forum on New Approaches, Best Practices in Fight Against Obesity

April 8, 2015

Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, the Surgeon General of the United States, will spotlight a Capitol Hill briefing on progress being made in both the public and private sectors in the … Continued


Healthcare Leadership Council Urges Swift Passage of Medicare Physician Payment Reform Legislation

March 22, 2015

WASHINGTON – A coalition of chief executives of the nation’s leading healthcare companies and organizations today endorsed and encouraged rapid passage of congressional legislation to permanently replace the Medicare Sustainable … Continued


Confidentiality Coalition Hosts Briefing on Patient Privacy Law

March 21, 2015

The Healthcare Leadership Council-led Confidentiality Coalition, made up of companies and organizations from throughout the health care spectrum, hosted a “HIPAA 101” briefing on Capitol Hill on March 23 to … Continued


Capitol Hill Briefing Will Focus on Health Information Privacy and Security

March 19, 2015

The Healthcare Leadership Council’s Confidentiality Coalition is hosting a HIPAA 101 briefing on Monday, March 23, 2015.  There will be a panel with experts from Surescripts and Cleveland Clinic. Health … Continued


New Poll Shows High Satisfaction Rates for Medicare Advantage

March 16, 2015

A bipartisan survey of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries shows overwhelming satisfaction with the program, with more than nine of 10 respondents saying they are pleased with the coverage they are receiving … Continued