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New Report: Addressing U.S. Health Disparities Will Require Action on Multiple Fronts, Including Data, Training, Research, Financial Investments 

October 4, 2022

Report by Healthcare Leadership Council, ZS Identifies Steps by Health Sectors, Government to Achieve Greater Health Equity WASHINGTON – A report issued by an alliance of leading companies that span … Continued


Congressional Committee Actions on Mental Health Are Essential Steps to Meet Urgent Needs

September 23, 2022

Healthcare Leadership Council Encourages Passage of Bills to Address Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage, Provide Mental Health Support to Healthcare Professionals WASHINGTON – An alliance of the nation’s healthcare leaders today … Continued


Health Industry Leaders Offer Recommendations to Improve Medicare Advantage Effectiveness in Addressing Social Determinants of Health

September 1, 2022

Healthcare Leadership Council Response to CMS Request for Information Applauds Ongoing Efforts to Reduce Health Inequities WASHINGTON – In its response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ request … Continued


Multiple Healthcare and Health Data Organizations Ask HHS for Additional Guidance on Information Blocking Regulations

August 22, 2022

Concerns Exist Regarding Complexity, Lack of Clear Understanding Regarding Rules Scheduled to Go into Full Effect October 6 WASHINGTON – Nearly 30 companies and organizations from the health provider and … Continued


Statement by Healthcare Leadership Council President Mary R. Grealy on the Importance of Passing Telehealth Legislation

July 28, 2022

Now that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act by an overwhelming bipartisan majority, we strongly encourage the U.S. Senate to do the same … Continued


National Survey: America’s Seniors Concerned at Prospect of Medicare Price Setting Policies

July 28, 2022

As Lawmakers Contemplate Unprecedented Drug Pricing Measure, Medicare Part D Beneficiaries Overwhelmingly Say They Like Program the Way It Is WASHINGTON – As Congress deliberates transformative changes to the pricing … Continued


New 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Needs Visibility, Continued Support

July 18, 2022

WASHINGTON – The 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline that launched this weekend is a valuable addition to the nation’s mental health infrastructure, the president of the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) … Continued


Senate Should Refrain from Seeking Drug Price Controls, Health Leaders Say

July 7, 2022

HLC President: There Are More Effective Ways to Achieve Affordability that Won’t Undermine Future Medical Innovation WASHINGTON – Amidst reports that U.S. Senate Democrats have reached agreements on portions of … Continued


FDA Commissioner Addresses Health Industry Leaders

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D. spoke with Healthcare Leadership Council members, covering a range of important topics including the growing problem of misinformation that affects public health … Continued


House Republican “Healthy Future” Recommendations Offer Much to Improve Population Health, Care Accessibility

April 28, 2022

Ideas Offered by Task Force Should Receive Bipartisan Support, HLC President Says  WASHINGTON – Several health policy proposals offered today by the House Republican Healthy Future Task Force would help … Continued