Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC)

Helping Patients and Caregivers – New “easy to use" device from Cardinal Health can help prevent blood clot from forming in the veins. Kendall SCD SmartFlow? Compression System is just the latest example of innovative technology created by a member of HLC. Congrats to Steve Mason and the entire team at Cardinal Health – this device will make a difference in the lives of so many patients. #HealthcareLeadership #HealthcareInnovation

“A record number of Americans will choose Medicare Advantage for the affordable, high-quality care it provides. But millions of seniors will also experience significant changes to their coverage on a scale not seen in recent years.” ? HLC joined a broad group of more than 30 stakeholders in signing a coalition letter organized by Better Medicare Alliance urging policymakers to safeguard the affordability and stability of MA. ? The letter recognizes the program is lowering out-of-pocket costs for seniors but warns that increasing regulatory burdens are taking a toll on benefits. ? Read the letter below ? #MA #MedicareAdvantage #Medicare

The Drug Enforcement Administration's extension of telehealth flexibilities?until the end of 2025?is great news for patients - allowing them uninterrupted access to vital medications. ? We urge Congress to follow the agency's lead and extend?other critical?telehealth flexibilities. If lawmakers don't act during the lame duck session, millions could be left scrambling to get needed care. #telehealth #lameduck #Congress

WHAT AN HONOR! #ICYMI: The lifesaving, cancer detecting Shield blood test created by HLC member Guardant Health recently made TIME's prestigious list of Best Inventions of 2024. Co-CEOs Helmy Eltoukhy & AmirAli Talasaz, CMO Dr. Craig Eagle and the entire team should be proud of this acknowledgement. We appreciate their leadership at HLC as we strive to help patients across the care continuum. #healthcareleadership #healthinnovation #coloncancer

We're excited to announce that eHealth, Inc. has joined as the newest member of the Healthcare Leadership Council. As an independent health insurance advisor, eHealth’s mission is to be a matchmaker - making it easy for people to compare and enroll in the top healthcare plans nationwide. For more than 25 years, the company has helped millions of Americans find insurance that fits their needs at a price they can afford using online resources as well as live support. We look forward to partnering with Fran Soistman, the CEO and Director at eHealth, who will represent the company at HLC. With more than 40 years working with and leading major healthcare organizations, Fran’s experienced voice will add immense value to our membership during this transformational time in our industry.?? #healthcareleadership #healthcareinnovation #healthcoverage

As the threat to patients and communities continues to grow, the healthcare sector must be organized and coordinated in our defense against cyberattacks. HLC member Ascension is the perfect example of resiliency. The health system not only fought through the massive impacts of a ransomware attack - it is now sharing that experience with others worldwide in the hopes of reducing future consequences for patient care. We appreciate the leadership of Eduardo Conrado and the entire team at Ascension and look forward to working with them as we evaluate policy solutions to combat cybersecurity breaches.

Medicare Part D is a vital program for millions of seniors and changes to the program in the upcoming year will have an impact on cost and choice - but just how much? Join our own Katie Mahoney, HLC's Executive VP and Chief Policy Officer, on Thursday for this important webinar. Registration information below ? #Medicare #MedicarePartD #PartD #healthcareleadership

New AI powered tool just unveiled by HLC member Oracle Life Sciences aims to improve doctors’ access to patients’ electronic health records. ? “It's not a scribe or an assistant, it's the doctors’ best resident,” said Seema Verma, executive vice president and general manager of Oracle Health and Life Science. ? HLC is proud to represent companies working every day on lifesaving innovations. More from Fierce Healthcare's Heather Landi ? #healthcareleadership #AI #healthcareinnovation

JOIN OUR TEAM! HLC is looking for a team-oriented policy professional to work on some of the most important issues in healthcare as our NEW Director of Innovation, Technology and Privacy. Click here to learn more about this role: https://lnkd.in/ef_3ECB6

The impact of HLC members doesn't stop at the U.S. border. We applaud the collaborative efforts of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and USAID to expand support for health workers across Latin America and the Caribbean.? As Vanessa Broadhurst, Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs, J&J, said: “Health workers—especially nurses and community health workers—are the backbone of our health systems, but in many places, workforces are strained and face challenges delivering care in their communities. Through these efforts, we can empower health workers with the career support and training needed to strengthen health systems and close the gap between communities and care.” More below ?