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Healthcare Leadership Council Applauds House Budget Committee Action on Preventive Healthcare Legislation

February 6, 2024

“Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act” Will Open Pathway for Programs to Combat Chronic Disease WASHINGTON – The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), a coalition of chief executives from … Continued


Healthcare Leadership Council Endorses Legislation to Incentivize Research and Development of New Lifesaving Medicines

February 2, 2024

Bipartisan “Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act” Will Correct a Major Flaw in the Inflation Reduction Act Drug Pricing Program WASHINGTON – The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), a coalition … Continued


Analysis: Proposed Change in Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Could Affect Drug Pricing, Access in Other Markets

December 19, 2023

Avalere Report Finds Proposal to “Stack” Drug Discounts in Calculating Medicaid Best Price Could Lead to Disruption for Patients, Pharmacies, Payers, Manufacturers  WASHINGTON – A proposal by the Biden Administration … Continued


Health Industry Leaders Announce Steps to Strengthen Data Sharing During Public Health Emergencies

December 14, 2023

Extensive Collaboration Among Healthcare Companies, Associations, Academia, Government Aimed at Improving Disaster Readiness and Response WASHINGTON – Health industry leaders announced today a series of planned actions that will ensure … Continued


Healthcare Leadership Council Names New President & CEO and Chairman of the Board to Chart Future of Patient-Centered Advocacy

December 12, 2023

The association of leading health care executives has named Business Roundtable’s Maria Ghazal as President and CEO, and Johnson & Johnson’s Calvin W. Schmidt as 2024-2025 Chairman of the Board. … Continued


University of Michigan Institute Receives National Healthcare Award from Health Industry Leaders

November 6, 2023

Healthcare Leadership Council Honors the U-M Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation with the Redefining American Healthcare Award ANN ARBOR, MI – The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) honored the University … Continued


Statement by Healthcare Leadership Council President Mary R. Grealy on Congressional Introduction of the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

November 3, 2023

The bipartisan group of lawmakers, including lead sponsors Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL), Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Representatives Brad Schneider (D-IL), Yadira Caraveo (D-CO), Don Bacon (R-NE) and Tom Cole (R-OK), … Continued


School System Receives National Healthcare Award from Health Industry Leaders

October 20, 2023

Healthcare Leadership Council Honors Metro Nashville Public Schools with the Redefining American Healthcare Award NASHVILLE, TN – The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) honored Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) with its … Continued


Health Industry Leaders Applaud DEA for Extending Telehealth Prescribing Flexibilities

October 10, 2023

WASHINGTON – A leading health industry association is applauding the Drug Enforcement Administration for its decision to continue allowing clinicians to use telehealth services in prescribing certain controlled substances to … Continued


Over 90 Percent of American Seniors Satisfied with their Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, New Survey Shows

August 28, 2023

Overwhelming Majority in Morning Consult Survey Say They Prefer Current Medicare Part D Drug Pricing System Over Government Setting Prices WASHINGTON – A nationwide survey of Americans 65 and older … Continued