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“We Urge Congress To Protect Medicaid funding” – HLC Statement on Proposed House Budget Resolution

February 13, 2025

Healthcare Leadership Council President and CEO Maria Ghazal released the following statement after the conclusion of the House Budget Committee markup of the recently released budget resolution: “Deep cuts to … Continued


HLC Statement on Confirmation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

February 13, 2025

The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), an association of CEOs and C-suite executives from all sectors of healthcare, released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as … Continued


Telehealth Flexibilities, Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Among Legislative Opportunities in HLC Letter to Congressional Leaders

January 30, 2025

The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), an association of CEOs and C-suite executives from all sectors of healthcare, sent a letter to the bipartisan leaders in the House and Senate outlining … Continued


HLC Letter Spotlights Healthcare Opportunities for President-Elect Trump

December 19, 2024

Ghazal: “HLC stands ready to work with the incoming Administration to advance our shared priorities.” The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) sent a letter to the transition team for President-elect Donald … Continued


“Puts Patients First” – HLC Leader Reacts to Release of Continuing Resolution

December 17, 2024

Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) President and CEO Maria Ghazal released to following statement after reviewing the text of the health provisions included in the continuing resolution: “The continuing resolution text … Continued


HLC Urges Congress to Act on Patient-Centered Priorities Before Year End

November 26, 2024

Washington, DC: Today, the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) sent a letter to Capitol Hill leadership outlining patient-centric policy priorities to consider during this “lame duck” session of Congress. HLC President … Continued


Healthcare Leadership Council Statement on Proposed Legislation to Improve Cybersecurity in Healthcare

September 27, 2024

Ghazal: Instead of offering our industry support and partnership to defend against attacks from relentless criminal enterprises, this bill singles out our industry’s members for punishment. WASHINGTON, DC, September 26, … Continued


Majority of Seniors Satisfied with Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, Concerned with Disruptions on the Horizon Caused by the IRA, Survey Shows

September 4, 2024

Seniors want lawmakers to focus on stabilizing the program instead of expanding the IRA Washington, DC – A new nationwide survey by Morning Consult, conducted annually on behalf of the … Continued


HLC Reacts to HHS Reorganization of Tech Responsibilities

July 25, 2024

Washington, DC: Healthcare Leadership Council President and CEO Maria Ghazal released the following statement after HHS announced a reorganization of technology, cybersecurity, data, and artificial intelligence strategy and policy functions: … Continued


Healthcare Leadership Council Taps Veteran Healthcare Communicator for Top Communications Post

June 14, 2024

Sean Brown brings decades of experience from journalism, Capitol Hill and association worlds Washington, DC, June 14, 2024 – The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), the leading health industry association representing CEOs … Continued