Health Policy, Washington Council Ernst & Young

Informing strategic decision-making and creating meaningful policy change

 

The Washington Council Ernst & Young (WCEY) health care team helps payers, providers, life sciences companies and health care innovators navigate the complex federal policy process, bringing strategic insights to clients and helping them create change in Washington.

Now, Next, and Beyond: Understanding the Rural Health Transformation Program

Join us for this webcast to learn more about the program and the ways states and providers can deliver on the program’s goal of delivering lasting improvements to the rural healthcare system.

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What WCEY can do for you

WCEY represents clients before Congress and the executive branch on a range of health care issues. We convene cross-industry coalitions and lead issue- and legislation-specific campaigns. Our work encompasses public and private health insurance and coverage, provider issues, employer health benefits, consumer and patient advocates, health technology, pharmaceuticals and other life sciences policy.

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President Trump’s second administration at the one-year mark

This publication explores many key policy actions taken by the second Trump administration during its first year and considers what’s next in 2026.

US health sector update - January 2026

Please join our panel of professionals for our webcast – a timely discussion of recent health industry trends.

Congress returns with significant policy challenges ahead

Congress returns for 2026 with ACA credits expired, funding deadlines looming, and key debates on health, tax, trade, crypto, and appropriations ahead.

Embracing an innovation mindset in rural health transformation

Explore the Rural Health Transformation Program: a $50B initiative aimed at enhancing rural healthcare.

Activating H.R.1: Driving horizontal innovation in the social safety net

Discover how H.R.1 reshapes Medicaid and SNAP funding, shifting financial responsibility to states while unlocking $50B in rural health innovation grants.

US Health Sector Update: Public Policy Edition June 2025

In this webcast, panelists discuss key public policy updates for US health systems.

How health care companies can navigate data privacy’s rapid evolution

As regulatory activity ramps up and states enact their own laws, health care companies must re-examine their approach to data privacy. Read more.

DC Dynamics

DC Dynamics focuses on US tax policy. Host Ray Beeman breaks down and examines current developments in Congress and puts them into political and policy context. Ray will feature EY subject-matter resources, thought leaders and other political experts to cover other hot topics on the Congressional policy agenda.



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    Health Care industry

    Explore the latest trends impacting innovation in the health care industry.

    Life Sciences industry

    Get strategic insights into life sciences industry advancements and business transformation.



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