The Issues That Drove the 2026 HFA Fly-In and Advocacy Summit

The 2026 HFA Fly-In and Advocacy Summit on June 8-10 may have lasted only three days, but the issues on the agenda have long-term implications. The legislation and federal regulations that were the focus of the Fly-In reflect the industry’s highest priorities, and attendees had an opportunity to discuss these issues face-to-face with policymakers.

The prime mission was to establish physical activity as prevention infrastructure, which is well articulated in HFA Chief of Staff Mike Goscinski’s editorial, “America Has a Healthcare Solution Policymakers Are Ignoring,”

Legislation supported by the industry at the Fly-In included:

• Promoting Physical Activity Act (S. 2303 Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act and H.R. 6121 Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act).

• SECURE Data Act (H.R. 8413). This proposal would establish a national framework governing how businesses collect, process, share, and protect consumer information while providing individuals with clear rights over their personal data.

In addition, HFA launched Service Ready, an initiative that will provide US Armed Services recruits with pre-enlistment fitness access to participating HFA member fitness facilities ahead of basic training.

HFA also previewed its landmark white paper, From Weight Loss to Lasting Value: Structured Exercise and the Economics of GLP-1 Therapy. Produced by FTI Consulting’s Center for Healthcare Economics and Policy, this research quantifies the health and economic value of structured exercise in GLP-1 therapy. The white paper’s official release date is June 15, 2026.

Other issues, including the FTC’s negative option rule, Medicare and Medicaid policies, and more, were discussed at the Fly-In. We’ll have a full report in next month’s HFB.