30 leaders on the legislation shaping their industries
If following a piece of legislation were only as simple, and pleasant, as School House Rock depicts. Proposed legislation or passed laws can change business as usual. Sometimes for the better, sometimes with negative consequences. Often, business leaders must advocate for or against policies that impact their industry, their customers, or how they do business. We asked members of the Fast Company…
Leaders across various industries are closely monitoring legislation that could impact their sectors. Chemical management and risk evaluation policies, both at federal and state levels, are a top concern for Hexion, as they affect innovation, manufacturing, and the safe use of essential chemicals. Glen Tullman of Transcarent is focused on federal healthcare transparency legislation, such as the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026 and the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act.
These policies aim to provide employers with clearer access to healthcare costs, enabling them to make more informed decisions for their employees. Salvatore Viscomi of Carna Health is closely watching the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Kidney Care Choices Model, which attempts to improve coordinated care for patients with chronic kidney disease.
However, Viscomi argues that policy should incentivize preventive screening in primary care to catch the disease earlier and prevent costly interventions. Steve Tchejeyan of Island is paying attention to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) despite its shifting headlines. He maintains that defense contractors should prioritize security as an ongoing discipline rather than relying on compliance checklists.
Nathan Friedman of Understood.org is following the shift in oversight of special education to other federal agencies, which affects the 8 million public school students with Individualized Education Programs or 504 plans. Nathan emphasizes the importance of trusted information during such changes. Cody Barbo of Trust & Will is monitoring electronic wills legislation at the state level, as only about a third of states have modernized estate planning laws.
Cody believes that modernizing these laws can help families finalize their plans more easily. Jean Accius of CHC: Creating Healthier Communities is closely following H.R.1 and its potential Medicaid cuts, which could widen the life expectancy gap between healthy and less healthy communities. Jean stresses that investing in preventive care is crucial for creating healthier communities and stronger economies.
Finally, SOOYOUNG CHO of the bread and butter bran is concerned about the lack of regulatory guidelines on artificial intelligence in professional services, such as brand strategy and campaign development. SOOYOUNG argues that regulatory silence on AI's scope could have far-reaching implications for her industry.
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