Alliance for Healthcare Competitiveness

The Alliance for Healthcare Competitiveness (AHC) was a Washington, D.C.-based coalition representing a broad spectrum of the U.S. healthcare sector, including pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare providers. The organization focused on advocating for international trade policies that enhanced the global competitiveness of American healthcare innovation and services. AHC's primary objectives included securing strong intellectual property protections in foreign markets and reducing regulatory barriers to trade. The coalition was particularly active during the negotiations of major trade agreements, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), where it sought to ensure that healthcare-specific interests were prioritized in U.S. trade strategy.