Health Care
America has the most advanced health care in the world, in large part due to private sector-led innovation and employer-sponsored healthcare coverage.
While Americans benefit tremendously from ongoing advancements in bioscience, technology, and care, we continue to wrestle with the challenge of making quality health care more affordable, more accessible, and more reliable for all Americans. At the U.S. Chamber, we’re pushing for value-based healthcare solutions that reduce costs and reward quality outcomes.
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- How Virtual Reality Is Transforming HealthcareHealth practitioners are exploring exciting ways that VR can assist patients and health providers to achieve better treatments and outcomes.Learn More
- Growing By Investing In Health Across The AmericasBusiness and government leaders discuss the importance of investing in healthcare and citizens’ well-being for a better future for the nations of the Americas.Learn More
- Experts Weigh In on the Future of Healthcare and the WorkforceThe U.S. Chamber AI Commission hosted a field hearing in Cleveland, OH, examining how AI is impacting the healthcare industry.Learn More
New Study: Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Produces +47% ROI
Feature story
The new study by the U.S. Chamber and Avalere finds employers that offer higher quality coverage and higher wages can expect to see a higher return on their wellness and health insurance programs.
Our Work
The U.S. Chamber is promoting effective private sector solutions to our health care challenges. These solutions will help control costs, expand access, and improve the quality of care. We support policy that strengthens the employer-based model of coverage, through which 180 million Americans receive—and overwhelmingly like—their health care.
Pfizer CEO: How the Company Is Getting Medicine to Countries in Need
Chamber OnDemand
Chairman and CEO of Pfizer Dr. Albert Bourla discusses how innovations made in the pursuit of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine have led to new advancements in health care.
Events
- WorkforcePath Forward: Working Through Remote Work Part 2Wednesday, February 0802:00 PM EST - 03:00 PM ESTLearn More
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion13th Annual International Women’s Day ForumMonday, March 06 - Tuesday, March 0708:00 AM EST - 06:00 PM ESTLearn More
- InternationalAACCLA's Outlook on the Americas ConferenceTuesday, March 07 - Wednesday, March 0812:00 AM EST - 12:00 AM ESTLearn More
Latest Content
On the margins of the Africa Leaders Summit that took place in December 2022, USTDA launched the Coalition for Healthcare Infrastructure in Africa. In partnership with other associations, the Chamber has signed onto USTDA’s coalition.
83% Say Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance is “Extremely Important” to Them; System Highly Preferred Over Other Health Coverage Options; Most Wouldn’t Take Job Without It
As the international community considers how best to ensure the sustainability and resiliency of health systems following the COVID-19 pandemic, the private sector seeks to be a constructive collaborator in driving solutions toward a sustainable and resilient health ecosystem.
Employer-based health coverage is the backbone of the American health care system, and employees report health-related benefits are yet again the most important benefit employers have to offer.
This Coalition letter was sent to Congressional Leadership opposing S. 4750/H.R. 8594, the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act.
Congress should extend flexibilities to allow certain High Deductible Health Plans to choose to cover telehealth services on a pre-deductible basis. This flexibility is important for employers and employees alike. Our Vice President of Health Policy explains why.
This letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, on legislative priorities for the remainder of the 117th Congress.
