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Statement by Mary R. Grealy, President, Healthcare Leadership Council, on the 2015 Medicare Trustees Report

July 22, 2015

“No one wants a future in which the only ways to make Medicare financially secure are by reducing access or undermining healthcare quality.” Today’s report by the Medicare Trustees is … Continued


Healthcare Leadership Council Statement on House Passage of 21st Century Cures Legislation

July 10, 2015

The Healthcare Leadership Council, a coalition of chief executives of the nation’s leading healthcare companies and organizations representing all health sectors, believes the U.S. House of Representatives has taken an … Continued


Statement by Mary R. Grealy, President, Healthcare Leadership Council on the Supreme Court’s King v. Burwell Decision

June 25, 2015

The good news coming out of the Court’s decision today is that over six million Americans in 34 states are not facing the risk of losing affordable healthcare coverage.  Similarly, … Continued


Healthcare Leadership Council Applauds U.S. House for Vote to Repeal Independent Payment Advisory Board

June 24, 2015

In Earlier Letter to Congress, HLC, Other Groups Said IPAB Would Be “Devastating to Patients” WASHINGTON – The U.S. House voted by a wide margin, 244-154, to eliminate the Independent … Continued


U.S. Senate Should Move Swiftly to Join House in Repealing Medical Device Tax, Healthcare Leaders Say

June 17, 2015

Wide U.S. House Vote Margin Sends Clear Signal that Bipartisan Majority Sees Tax as Counterproductive, Harmful to Patients, Medical Innovation WASHINGTON — Following a two-to-one approval margin in the U.S. … Continued


CMS Announces Plans to Allow Broader Access to Medicare Data; Healthcare Leadership Council Applauds Action That Will Elevate Healthcare Quality, Promote Medical Innovation

June 2, 2015

WASHINGTON – The Healthcare Leadership Council, an alliance of leading companies and organizations from multiple health sectors, today strongly praised the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) following the … Continued


Over 500 Healthcare, Patient, Employer, Veteran Groups Call on Congress to Repeal Independent Payment Advisory Board

May 15, 2015

Letter to Capitol Hill Says IPAB, Once Implemented, “Would Be Devastating to Patients” and Will Shift Costs to Consumers, Employers WASHINGTON – Over 500 national and state-based organizations, representing virtually … Continued


Capitol Hill Briefing Explores New Innovations in Diabetes Care, Therapies

May 14, 2015

Experts from multiple health industry sectors spoke on new innovations in diabetes care and therapies at a Capitol Hill briefing on Monday, May 18.  HLC President Mary R. Grealy drew … Continued


Healthcare Leadership Council Calls For Expanded Access to Medicare, Medicaid Claims Data in 21st Century Cures Legislation

May 13, 2015

WASHINGTON – In a statement provided today to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) – a coalition of chief executives from companies and organizations in … Continued


Healthcare Leadership Council Releases Statement on “21st Century Cures” Draft Legislation

April 30, 2015

WASHINGTON – The Healthcare Leadership Committee released the following statement today in conjunction with the House Energy and Commerce health subcommittee hearing on “21st Century Cures.” The Healthcare Leadership Council … Continued