Joel White

Joel White is the founder, president, and CEO of Horizon Government Affairs, a health care consultancy and lobbying firm based in Washington, D.C.13 He has extensive experience in health policy and government affairs, with a career spanning both the public and private sectors.

Professional Background

Joel White spent 12 years working on Capitol Hill as professional staff, where he played a key role in enacting nine laws.1 His legislative accomplishments include:

• The 2002 Trade Act
• The 2003 law establishing the Medicare prescription drug benefit and Health Savings Accounts
• The 2005 Deficit Reduction Act
• The 2006 Tax Reform and Health Care Act

During his time on Capitol Hill, White served six years on the Committee on Ways and Means, first as Professional Staff and later as Staff Director of the Health Subcommittee.1 He also worked for Congressman Jim Greenwood (Pa.) for two years and Congressman Chris Shays (Conn.) for four years.1

Current Roles and Affiliations

In addition to his leadership role at Horizon Government Affairs, Joel White holds several other positions:

• President of the Council for Affordable Health Coverage
• President of Clear Choices and Prescriptions for a Healthy America (campaigns focused on transparency and medication adherence)
• Executive Director of the Health Innovation Alliance
• Board member of the Newborn Foundation and Samaritan Inns1

Expertise and Influence

Joel White is recognized as a GOP health care strategist.4 His firm, Horizon Government Affairs, provides a range of services including:

• Legislative and executive branch lobbying
• Public policy development
• Regulatory and economic analysis
• Advocacy campaign development and execution
• Coalition management
• Strategic communications2

Under White's leadership, Horizon Government Affairs has been involved in passing over 100 bills and has been recognized as a top-performing lobbying firm.2

Education and Publications

Joel White holds a B.S. in Economics from American University and is a member of the National Economists Club.1 He is also the co-author of the book "Facts and Figures on Government Finance" (1992).1