U.S. Chamber of Commerce USCC Homepage Topics Events Work America Works Search site Toggle menu Health Care Topics/ 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. Read these first Vaccine Mandates: The Most Important Questions for Businesses Answered New rules around employee vaccine mandates go into effect November 5. Here’s our guide to which businesses are subject to the rules, which employees need to be vaccinated, options for unvaccinated employees, and more. The Path Forward: What Businesses Need to Know Now About the COVID-19 Omicron Variant In a special U.S. Chamber Foundation event, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy outlines what businesses need to know about the concerning new Omicron variant of COVID-19, which has now been found in the U.S. Medical Innovation Happens Across America Right now, scientists are conducting more than 140,000 clinical trials across all 50 states to explore the potential of the therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics, and cures we need to fight disease—from coronavirus to cancer. Learn More Nearly 3 Million Americans at Risk of Losing their Employer-Sponsored Coverage under Proposed Reconciliation Reforms Feature story At this point in time, when many businesses and workers are still recovering from the pandemic, any policy reforms should be strengthening employer-sponsored coverage, not weakening it. Read More 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. Latest Experts Major Initiatives Programs Coalition Letter on Reconciliation U.S. Chamber Key Vote Letter on H.R. 5376, the Reconciliation Bill U.S. Chamber Letter on the Reconciliation Legislation's Budgetary Impact Previous slide Next slide How to Protect Children from COVID-19 as the Pandemic Continues Chamber OnDemand Pediatric experts discuss rising COVID-19 cases in children, proactive measures in schools, vaccine availability, and children’s mental health during the pandemic. Read a recap of the event Upcoming Events International Third Annual Transatlantic Business Works Summit Wednesday, December 08 - Thursday, December 09 09:00 AM EST - 01:00 PM EST Learn more International Spotlight on Central America: The Call to Action and Partnership for Central America Monday, December 13 01:45 PM EST - 03:45 PM EST Learn more Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Equality of Opportunity In Action: Improving Access to Capital for Minority-Owned Businesses Wednesday, December 15 12:00 PM EST - 01:00 PM EST Learn more Latest Content Nov 18, 2021 Coalition Letter on Reconciliation This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, opposing H.R. 5376, the reconciliation bill. Read more Nov 18, 2021 U.S. Chamber Key Vote Letter on H.R. 5376, the Reconciliation Bill This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, opposing H.R. 5376, the reconciliation bill. Read more Nov 10, 2021 U.S. Chamber Letter on the Reconciliation Legislation's Budgetary Impact This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, on the budgetary impact of H.R. 5376, the reconciliation bill. Read more Nov 08, 2021 Comments to the International Trade Administration on the Healthcare Services Sector Export Market Landscape Read more Oct 28, 2021 Nearly 3 Million Americans at Risk of Losing their Employer-Sponsored Coverage under Proposed Reconciliation Reforms At this point in time, when many businesses and workers are still recovering from the pandemic, any policy reforms should be strengthening employer-sponsored coverage, not weakening it. Read more Oct 13, 2021 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Launches New Campaign to Bolster, Strengthen Support for Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage Protecting Americans’ Coverage Together (PACT) aims to raise awareness of the perils that a public option or Medicare buy-in will have on the current and future workforce. Read more Oct 13, 2021 Business Groups Unite in Health Coverage Campaign Major business trade organizations, health care advocacy group join campaign to protect employer-sponsored health coverage, raise awareness of threats posed by Medicare Buy-In or Public Option proposals. Read more Oct 12, 2021 Medical Innovation Happens Across America America is where innovation thrives, and cutting-edge medicine is no exception. Right now, scientists are conducting more than 140,000 clinical trials across all 50 states to explore the potential of the therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics, and cures we need to fight disease—from coronavirus to cancer. Read more Oct 05, 2021 Real Facts in Support for the Employer-Sponsored Insurance System Nine facts about about strengthening support for the employer-sponsored insurance (ESI) system. Read more Sep 29, 2021 U.S. Chamber Letter on Antitrust in the Pharmaceutical Industry Bills This Hill letter was sent to Members of the House Judiciary Committee on H.R. 2891, the “Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act,” H.R. 2873, the “Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act Through Promoting Competition Act,” and H.R. 2884, the “Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Improvements to Patent Litigation Act.” Read more Previous 1 2 3 4 … 30 Next USCC Homepage Featured Topics Infrastructure Supply Chain Taxes Workforce Climate Change Cybersecurity View all topics All Programs Major Initiatives Events About Us Leadership Contact Us Grow with CO— Local Chamber Finder Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Press Careers Site Map ©2021 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Cookie Notice By clicking “Accept All”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Review Settings Accept All