About Us
Founded in 1920, the National Health Council brings diverse organizations together to forge consensus and drive patient-centered health policy.
Active Members
We Bring Together the
Entire Health Community.
Resources
We promote increased access to affordable, high-value, sustainable health care.
Scheduled Events
Engage with us on a variety of health care-related topics.
2020 Annual Report
Through a global pandemic, which heightened recognition of health inequities, a volatile election season, and an organizational leadership change and search, the National Health Council team rose to the challenge to deliver high-value resources, programming, and service to our members.
Issue Areas
Real-World Evidence
As health researchers, policymakers, and regulators establish standards and structure for using real-world data (RWD) as evidence in regulatory and clinical…
Health Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Piecemeal solutions are no longer an option. It is time for a complete transformation of the health care system to promote unbiased structures and processes to advance equitable access to quality health care for all.
Reducing Health Costs
We envision a society in which all people have access to quality health care that respects personal goals and aspirations, and is designed around the health…
Patient Engagement
There is little consensus-based guidance on how to conduct patient engagement or assess whether an approach to patient engagement will yield meaningful results for…
Leveraging Patient Insights to Optimize Telemedicine Policy
06/30/2021During this Congressional Briefing, we shared the results of our listening sessions with patient organizations, heard the telehealth perspectives of Congressional leaders, a patient, and a health care provider, and discussed how Congress can make meaningful and equitable telehealth a permanent option for patients. Watch the recording here.
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Standards of Excellence Certification Program®
Patient advocacy members meet the NHC Standards of Excellence, demonstrating the highest degree of accountability and transparency.
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Made up of more than 140 national health-related organizations and businesses, the NHC’s core membership includes the nation’s leading patient advocacy organizations.
member Resources
The NHC delivers a wide range of member services to help our members succeed.
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Meetings & Events
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Job Bank
NHC Members use our job bank to list open positions at their organization.
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Resources
We offer a wide range of resources on complex issues that impact all people with chronic conditions.
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