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

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 the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary.

HLC President and CEO Maria Ghazal wrote:

“Members of the Healthcare Leadership Council are dedicated to improving patients’ health by addressing chronic illness, focusing on disease prevention, and enhancing access to care – priorities we share with Secretary Kennedy. We congratulate Mr. Kennedy on his confirmation and, as we enter this new era at HHS, our members are eager to work with the new Secretary and his team to shape policies aimed at achieving these critical goals.”