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Repealing Healthcare Taxes a Prudent Action by Congress; Senate Should Finalize Action That Will Benefit Patients, Consumers

December 18, 2019

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives has performed a valuable service for patients and healthcare consumers by including the repeal of medical device and health insurance taxes in a … Continued

Hill Briefing Focused on Bringing Innovation to Individual Patient Care

October 25, 2019

The Healthcare Leadership Council brought together a panel of experts on Capitol Hill for a congressional briefing that showcased what the healthcare industry is capable of in the area of … Continued

Hill Briefing Highlights Extent of Telehealth Utilization

October 8, 2019

The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill entitled, “Ensuring Effective Utilization of Telehealth Services.” HLC has long supported policies that promote telehealth technology as a mode … Continued

Healthcare Leaders Say Executive Order on Medicare Can Have Significant Effect on Patient Care, Health System Improvements

October 3, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The executive order being signed today by President Trump can open the door to important and much-needed changes in the Medicare program, including improving the health of … Continued

Statement by Healthcare Leadership Council President Mary R. Grealy on Release of House Democrats’ Drug Pricing Proposal

September 19, 2019

Healthcare leaders from all sectors welcome a constructive and robust exchange of ideas on how to improve affordability and accessibility for patients and healthcare consumers. A vibrant atmosphere for innovation … Continued

Panelists Provide Deep Dive into Social Determinants of Health at Congressional Briefing

September 17, 2019

The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill that focused on how healthcare organizations are working to address the social and economic factors that often serve as … Continued

Healthcare Leadership Council joins National Obesity Care Week 2019 to Support Access to Care for Everyone Living with Obesity

September 12, 2019

Today, more than 93 million adult Americans are living with obesity. Many do not know obesity is a disease and that their healthcare provider can help them with weight-loss and … Continued

Statement by Mary R. Grealy on Regulatory Action to Improve Care for Patients with Substance Use Disorder

August 26, 2019

“The Healthcare Leadership Council commends the Department of Health and Human Services for taking important steps aimed at modernizing counterproductive regulations that are hindering effective and appropriate care for patients … Continued

Texas A&M University Center Receives National Healthcare Award from Health Industry Leaders

August 14, 2019

Healthcare Leadership Council Honors the Center for Population Health and Aging with the 2019 Redefining American Healthcare Award COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Healthcare Leadership Council honored the Texas A&M … Continued

Nationwide Survey: Nearly Nine of Ten Seniors are Satisfied with their Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage

August 7, 2019

Morning Consult Poll Shows 85 percent of Part D Enrollees Believe Their Drug Plan Offers Good Value WASHINGTON – A nationwide survey of Americans 65 and older who are enrolled … Continued