The Coalition is led by both staff and an advisory board who shape the direction and priorities of the organization.
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Head of Policy & Advocacy, HLC
Angela Banks serves as Head of Policy and Advocacy at the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), the leading healthcare industry association representing all segments of American healthcare. In this role, Angela leads HLC’s policy strategy and advocacy efforts across the healthcare ecosystem, working to advance policies that improve patient access, affordability, and innovation.
Prior to joining HLC, Angela was Vice President of Policy at the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA), the national association representing America’s pharmacy benefit managers. There, she led federal and state policy strategy and spearheaded industry outreach to policymakers. Before PCMA, Angela served as Vice President of External Affairs at UnitedHealth Group, where she led a strategic approach to prescription drug and pharmacy care services policy. Earlier in her career, she held policy, public affairs, and government affairs roles at multiple pharmaceutical companies, supporting the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies.
Angela holds an MBA and a Master of Arts in Government from Johns Hopkins University.
Senior Policy Director, HLC
Joe Hill serves as Senior Director of Policy at the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), the leading association representing all segments of American healthcare. In this role, Mr. Hill advances HLC’s priorities related to data governance, innovation, and competition, helping to foster policies that support a more effective, accessible, and patient-centered healthcare system.
Prior to joining HLC, Mr. Hill served as Director of U.S. Public Policy at the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP), where he was the organization’s primary liaison to Congress. Previously, he served as Director of the Government Relations Division at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), advocating on key healthcare issues before members of Congress and their staff. Earlier in his career, Mr. Hill was Government Affairs Manager for the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP).
Mr. Hill holds a Master of Arts degree in political science from the University of Tennessee and a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Senior Policy Director, HLC
Clara Keane serves as Senior Director of Policy at the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), the leading healthcare industry association representing all segments of American healthcare. In this role, Ms. Keane advances HLC’s priorities to promote access, coverage, and the transition to value-based care.
Prior to joining HLC, Ms. Keane worked to improve access to mental health services at the state level for six years. Most recently at the Treatment Advocacy Center, she worked to advance state laws to increase access to treatment for adults with serious mental illness. Previously, her work at the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) focused on state licensure and insurance reimbursement for AATA providers. Ms. Keane started her career at Avalon Health Economics, where she conducted research and analysis for a variety of client projects.
Ms. Keane graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Drew University with a bachelor’s degree in humanities and earned a master’s degree in public policy with an emphasis in health policy from the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. During graduate school, Ms. Keane held the prestigious Bryce Harlow Fellowship for two years.
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