Purpose
The U.S. Healthcare Chamber of Commerce advocates for policies that strengthen healthcare delivery, improve access, and drive innovation nationwide. Our policy framework serves as a guide for collaboration with governments, healthcare providers, and the business community.
Core Principles
Patient-Centered Care – Prioritizing health, safety, and well-being.
Equity & Access – Promoting affordable, high-quality care for all communities.
Innovation & Technology – Supporting digital health, AI-enabled diagnostics, and telehealth.
Public–Private Partnerships – Building strong collaborations across sectors.
Regulatory Balance – Ensuring safety without stifling innovation.
Economic Growth – Recognizing healthcare as a driver of jobs and competitiveness.
Policy Priorities
Healthcare Access & Affordability
Expand coverage through public & private programs.
Advance value-based reimbursement models.
Reduce disparities in rural and underserved areas.
Workforce Development
Recruit, train, and retain healthcare professionals.
Support visa reforms for skilled foreign-trained workers.
Promote continuing education and leadership growth.
Innovation & Research
Increase investment in biomedical research and clinical trials.
Streamline approval for devices, diagnostics, and therapies.
Protect intellectual property for startups and innovators.
Digital Health & Data
Advance interoperability of electronic health records (EHR).
Ensure ethical, secure patient data use.
Expand reimbursement for telehealth and remote monitoring.
Public Health & Preventive Care
Improve pandemic preparedness.
Invest in preventive services like vaccinations and screenings.
Encourage workplace wellness programs.
Regulatory & Business Environment
Simplify licensing and accreditation.
Modernize Medicare and Medicaid structures.
Eliminate duplicative or excessive regulations.
Advocacy Approach
Government Relations – Work with Congress, HHS, CMS, FDA, and state legislatures.
Stakeholder Collaboration – Partner with hospitals, startups, insurers, and advocacy groups.
Public Engagement – Educate the public and media.
Evidence-Based Policy – Use data-driven research.
Bipartisan Collaboration – Stay neutral and solution-focused.
Implementation
Publish an Annual Policy Agenda.
Establish Advisory Committees on Access, Innovation, Workforce, and Public Health.
Develop Position Papers for lawmakers.
Host Healthcare Policy Summits with industry and community leaders.
Accountability & Transparency
Provide regular progress updates.
Disclose lobbying activities.
Uphold strong ethical standards.
Review & Updates
The framework is reviewed annually by the Chamber’s Board and updated based on healthcare needs, member feedback, and new legislation.