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Statement by Mary R. Grealy, President, Healthcare Leadership Council on the 2014 Medicare Trustees Report

July 28, 2014

“This should not be taken by policymakers as a rationale for complacency or inaction.” “It is welcome news that Medicare’s insolvency date, according to the Trustees’ projections, has been moved … Continued


HLC President:  Medical Progress Will Be Advanced by Opening Up Access to Federal Health Data

July 22, 2014

In Testimony Before House Subcommittee, Grealy Also Tells Congress it Must Scrutinize Impact of Physician Payment “Sunshine Act” on Health Innovation WASHINGTON – In testimony before the House Energy and … Continued


Hill Briefing:  Patient Adherence Critical to Improved Outcomes, Cost Containment

July 9, 2014

Experts from inVentiv Health, Novartis, SCAN Health Plan, and Walgreens discussed various aspects of patient adherence at a July 14 congressional briefing hosted by the Healthcare Leadership Council.  As discussed … Continued


Senators Focus on Improving Healthcare Through Big Data

July 2, 2014

Senate Finance Committee leaders want to empower healthcare consumers through the widespread availability of health data. Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Ranking Member Charles Grassley (R-IA) have queried stakeholders … Continued


Wearable Device Webinar Focuses on Employee Health

June 18, 2014

The Healthcare Leadership Council hosted a webinar on June 17 focused on how wearable device can transform population health, as demonstrated by successful investments being made in employee health. Guest … Continued


June 17 Webinar Will Focus on Wearable Health Technologies

June 13, 2014

In recent years, wearable devices have become increasingly ubiquitous among individuals eager to take charge of their health.  As employers have embraced these technologies and integrated them into their employee … Continued


HLC Hosts Capitol Hill Briefing on Value of Health Screenings

June 5, 2014

With presentations from experts representing Novo Nordisk and NorthShore University HealthSystem of Evanston, IL, the Healthcare Leadership Council informed congressional staffers about the “Value of Health Screenings” at a briefing on … Continued


HLC Urges CMS To Make Data More Available

May 15, 2014

(The following story has appeared in Inside Health Policy, a subscription-based news service.) The Healthcare Leadership Council is urging CMS to lift restrictions on commercial groups’ access to federal health … Continued


Healthcare Leadership Council Endorses Legislation to Strengthen, Make Permanent Federal Research and Development Tax Credit

May 8, 2014

WASHINGTON – The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), a coalition of leaders of the nation’s premier healthcare companies and organizations, today announced its support for bipartisan legislation that would improve and … Continued


White Paper:  Low Medicare, Medicaid Payment Levels Create Financial Challenges for U.S. Health Providers

April 30, 2014

New research suggests that U.S. healthcare providers will face increasing financial challenges in the near future because of a change in patient demographics and Medicare payment reductions under the Affordable … Continued