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Stay informed with HLC’s official press releases and media statements on critical healthcare policy issues. From responses to major legislative developments to announcements of new initiatives, these statements reflect HLC’s positions and showcase our voice in national healthcare policy debates.
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“Important Step Forward” – HLC Leader reacts to National AI Legislative Framework
The Healthcare Leadership Council issued the following statement from President and CEO Maria Ghazal in response to the release of the Administration's National AI Legislative Framework:“We are encouraged that many of the priorities outlined in the …
HLC Leader Reacts to Latest MedPAC Report to Congress on Medicare Payment Policy
Ghazal: “The misleading narrative around MA must end. Seniors nationwide are depending on it.”The Healthcare Leadership Council today issued the following statement from President and CEO Maria Ghazal in response to MedPAC’s March 2026 report to Con…
“Time to set the record straight” – HLC Leader Reacts to Joint Economic Committee’s issue brief on Medicare Advantage
Healthcare Leadership Council President and CEO Maria Ghazal released the following statement after reviewing the Joint Economic Committee’s issue brief on Medicare Advantage:“The Joint Economic Committee’s brief is the latest example of a recurring…
Healthcare Leadership Council Names Veteran Industry Leader to Top Policy and Advocacy Post
Angela Banks Brings Decades of Experience Spanning Various Parts of Healthcare Industry Washington, DC: The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), the leading health industry association representing CEOs and C-suite executives from all sectors, today…
HLC Reacts to Call to Codify Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Policy
The Healthcare Leadership Council released the following statement after the President urged Congress to codify his Most Favored Nation pharmaceutical pricing approach:“America is the proud global leader in medical innovation, with patients here oft…
Sparking the Conversation: How a Recent HLC/ZS Report Is Shaping the AI Debate
A month after the release of HLC's joint report with management consulting and technology firm ZS - which urges a unified federal approach to AI in healthcare - it is already shaping conversations on Capitol Hill and across the media.The report, ent…
What’s Ahead in Healthcare: Top Trends from HLC Members
The healthcare sector has always been an ever-evolving landscape of innovation, and nimble to regulatory changes. But the past year was more dynamic than many have ever experienced. We witnessed landmark policies, such as the One Big Beautiful Bill …
To Advance Promising Health Technologies, Government Must Restore Trust in Interoperability
Healthcare is at a rare inflection point. As our recent report indicated, advances in artificial intelligence and automation have the potential to improve the care experience for patients, expand access to services, and help control costs by reducin…
“Strong commitment by Congress” – HLC Leader Reacts to Passage of Appropriations Package
HLC President and CEO Maria Ghazal released the following statement after the House passed the Minibus appropriations package:“Today’s bipartisan appropriations package represents a strong commitment by Congress to advance real healthcare solutions …
HLC Appreciates MedPAC Refining MA Cost Estimates, Urges Further Action
In its status report on the MA program presented on Friday, MedPAC announced revised numbers for its estimates comparing the cost of MA to fee-for-service Medicare (FFS), concluding MA will cost the government 114% of what it would cost if those ben…
Healthcare Sector Calls for Unified Federal Framework to Unlock AI’s Full Potential for Patients
Experts from nearly 30 organizations outline policies to spur innovation, call for “clear, forward-looking national standard that harmonizes regulations” A new report from HLC and management consulting and technology firm ZS reveals the risks of tod…
HLC Leader on CMMI LEAD Model: “Appreciative of efforts that advance practical, patient-centered care”
Healthcare Leadership Council President and CEO Maria Ghazal released the following statement after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Center (CMMI) unveiled the new Long-Term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) model:“When providers are incent…
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