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Make Federal Health Data Sources More Broadly Available, Healthcare Leadership Council Advises Senators Wyden, Grassley

August 12, 2014

In Response to Senators’ Request for Counsel on Data Transparency,  HLC Sees Future in which Private, Public Sectors Share Digital Information WASHINGTON –  In response to a request from Senate … Continued


New Survey Shows Nearly Nine of Ten Seniors Satisfied With Their Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage

July 30, 2014

75 Percent of Seniors Concerned About Reducing the Number of Part D Plan Choices Available to Them WASHINGTON – A new nationwide survey of 65-and-older Americans confirmed overwhelming support of … Continued


Statement by Mary R. Grealy, President, Healthcare Leadership Council on the 2014 Medicare Trustees Report

July 28, 2014

“This should not be taken by policymakers as a rationale for complacency or inaction.” “It is welcome news that Medicare’s insolvency date, according to the Trustees’ projections, has been moved … Continued


Hill Briefing:  Patient Adherence Critical to Improved Outcomes, Cost Containment

July 9, 2014

Experts from inVentiv Health, Novartis, SCAN Health Plan, and Walgreens discussed various aspects of patient adherence at a July 14 congressional briefing hosted by the Healthcare Leadership Council.  As discussed … Continued


June 17 Webinar Will Focus on Wearable Health Technologies

June 13, 2014

In recent years, wearable devices have become increasingly ubiquitous among individuals eager to take charge of their health.  As employers have embraced these technologies and integrated them into their employee … Continued


White Paper:  Low Medicare, Medicaid Payment Levels Create Financial Challenges for U.S. Health Providers

April 30, 2014

New research suggests that U.S. healthcare providers will face increasing financial challenges in the near future because of a change in patient demographics and Medicare payment reductions under the Affordable … Continued


Healthcare Leadership Council Presents Wellness Frontiers Award to North Carolina Farm Bureau for Healthy Living for a Lifetime® Campaign

April 15, 2014

WARRENTON, N.C. – The Healthcare Leadership Council today presented the Wellness Frontiers Award to North Carolina Farm Bureau for their Healthy Living for a Lifetime® initiative.  “We present the Wellness … Continued


New Study Links Low Medicaid Payment Rates with Healthcare Access Challenges

April 11, 2014

Research released by a national physician recruitment firm has found that individuals who are enrolled in state Medicaid programs are having greater difficulties gaining appointments with medical specialists. The 15-city … Continued


Concerns Raised Over CMS 2015 Part D Call Letter

April 7, 2014

In letter to CMS Administrator, HLC President Says Call Letter Provisions Could Lead to “Disruption of Care for Millions of Part D Beneficiaries”  WASHINGTON — In a letter to Centers … Continued


Capitol Hill Briefing Will Address Linkage between Science, Math Education and U.S. Healthcare

March 28, 2014

The Healthcare Leadership Council, in partnership with the U.S. House STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Education Caucus, will host a congressional briefing this week on “The Importance of STEM Education … Continued