Public Policy at McKesson
Advocating for Better Healthcare
With our 360-degree view of the healthcare landscape, we recognize that we have a responsibility to participate in the public policy process. Our Public Affairs team operates at the intersection of healthcare, public policy and politics on behalf of McKesson. We establish and strengthen relationships with officials at every level of government for the benefit of patients.
When we engage with legislators and regulators, we educate them on McKesson’s operations, our role in healthcare and the unique perspective we offer. Through tours of our distribution centers and visits to pharmacy and hospital customers, we highlight the many ways we deliver better health across the country. We also participate in trade associations, industry groups and professional organizations to build key relationships that we can use in our public policy work.
Our Public Policy Priorities
Supply Chain Resiliency
We have a proven track record of leading during difficult times over the past 190 years. The lessons learned from this experience, along with our strong business discipline and focus, demonstrate our supply chain resiliency and ability to serve our customers and patients well.
Here’s What We Believe
The patient comes first
We should never compromise patient access or quality of care.
Free market competition lowers prices
We need to foster a robust, competitive marketplace, including accelerated regulatory approval pathways for generics and breakthrough drugs.
Informed patients make better consumers
We should support patients to make informed personal choices based on both clinical benefit and cost.
Patient costs matter
We must ensure that patients directly benefit from any savings in the healthcare system.
We should reward for value
The total cost of care and positive outcomes for patients should drive reimbursement policies.
We need sustainable solutions
We must assist with system-wide reform, not simply short-term fixes.
McKesson Political Engagement
McKesson seeks to educate elected and appointed officials about the solutions we offer to improve patient safety, reduce the cost and variability of care, and improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery.
Resources
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We focus on the issues that matter most, guided by our I2CARE shared principles: Integrity, Inclusion, Customer-First, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Learn how we're working toward better health for our planet and for people everywhere.
The Specialty Provider Public Policy team supports all specialty areas, including oncology, neurology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, urology and ophthalmology. Team members do this through direct advocacy, political engagement, policy analysis and information sharing.
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Whether you have a question or just want to learn more about McKesson Corporate Public Affairs, we look forward to hearing from you.