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One Hundred Organizations Send Letter to Capitol Hill Urging Change in CBO Scoring Rules for Disease Prevention Programs

August 18, 2016

Patient, Health Industry, Employer Groups Offer Support for Legislation That Would Enable CBO to Analyze Long-Term Benefits of Preventive Health WASHINGTON – Noting that chronic illnesses account for more than … Continued


Statement by Healthcare Leadership Council President Mary R. Grealy On the Passing of Health Policy Leader Mike Bromberg

August 15, 2016

Former Executive Director of Federation of American Hospitals Conceptualized Creation of Multi-Sector Healthcare Leadership Council It is with great sadness that we note the passing this weekend of Mike Bromberg, … Continued


New Survey: Nearly 9 in 10 Seniors Satisfied with Medicare Part D

July 26, 2016

Policymakers Weighing Changes to Prescription Drug Program Must Keep in Mind Seniors’ Approval of Part D’s Choices, Value, Convenience, Medicare Today Chair Said WASHINGTON – Ten years after its initial … Continued


“HIPAA 101” Briefing Focused on Health Information Privacy and Security Issues

July 19, 2016

To clear up prevalent misconceptions associated with the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) hosted a “HIPAA 101” briefing on Capitol Hill.  Experts discussed … Continued


Nation’s Transition to Value-Based Healthcare Necessitates Modernization of Fraud, Abuse Laws

July 12, 2016

In Statement to Senate Finance Committee, Healthcare Leadership Council Says Current Laws Impede Improvements in Care Quality, Patient Safety, Cost Containment WASHINGTON – In a statement submitted to the Senate … Continued


Healthcare Leadership Council Announces Support for Legislation Recognizing Long-Term Economic Benefits of Wellness, Disease Prevention Programs

July 6, 2016

Measure Introduced by Senators Angus King (I-ME), Michael Crapo (R-ID), Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Tom Udall (D-NM) Will Enable Federal Government to “Go on Offense against Chronic Disease” WASHINGTON – … Continued


Trustees Report Underscores Need for Congress to Modernize, Strengthen Medicare

June 22, 2016

Healthcare Leadership Council Adds That, Although IPAB Not Triggered by Projections, Repeal Remains Essential  WASHINGTON – With Medicare’s Trustees projecting that the program will reach insolvency in 2028, two years … Continued


Hill Briefing Focuses on Private Sector Innovation in the Alternative Payment Model Environment

June 20, 2016

The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) hosted a June 20 briefing on Capitol Hill that allowed its member companies to highlight how the private sector is helping guide the changing landscape … Continued


Hill Briefing to Highlight Private Sector Innovation in the Alternative Payment Model Environment

June 16, 2016

The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) is hosting a briefing on Capitol Hill where its members will reveal how the healthcare industry is adapting to the changing payment model landscape.  Experts … Continued


Mental Health Briefing Highlights True Cost of Impaired Cognitive Health

May 17, 2016

In a briefing hosted by the Healthcare Leadership Council on Capitol Hill, the hidden costs of depression were expounded upon by leading professionals in cognitive health.  HLC President Mary R. … Continued