HLC Letter Spotlights Healthcare Opportunities for President-Elect Trump

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 J. Trump summarizing the policy priorities the organization aims to advance in partnership with the new Administration.

HLC President and CEO Maria Ghazal wrote:

“The U.S. healthcare system is at a critical juncture, facing both immense opportunities and paramount challenges and HLC is uniquely situated to help the new Administration…In collaboration, we can achieve meaningful reforms that improve the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of healthcare for all Americans. As your Administration works to Make America Healthy Again, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss these priorities in greater detail and explore potential areas of collaboration.”

Issues highlighted in the letter include:

• Incenting value-based, high-quality care
• Bolstering innovation
• Preserving telehealth flexibilities
• Leveraging artificial intelligence
• Fortifying cybersecurity

HLC’s full letter can be found here.

As the exclusive D.C. association for the nation’s healthcare industry leaders, HLC remains committed to continue partnering with the Administration and other public sector stakeholders throughout 2025 and beyond.