By Eric Gascho, Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs Open Enrollment is the period when individuals who do not have employer-sponsored insurance can purchase a new individual or family health […]
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Member Spotlight: The American Lung Association
By Katherine Scott, Senior Manager, Member Services & Certifications In 1904, tuberculosis was the most feared disease in the world, affecting all segments of the population, old, young, rich, and […]
Our Science of Patient Engagement Symposium is Next Week
We are looking forward to our annual Science of Patient Engagement Symposium next Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 28-29 in Washington, DC. At this meeting, participants will share – with a broad […]
Updated: Smoothing the Out Of Pocket Cap
By Maddie Mason, Associate, Policy The Medicare Prescription drug benefit, or Part D, is an optional program from the Federal Government that helps older adults pay for their prescription drugs. […]
PCORI Reauthorization Bill Released
by Jennifer Dexter, Director, Policy On Friday, Oct. 18, Senators Cassidy (R-LA), Capito (R-WV), Warner (D-VA) and Van Hollen (D-MD) released a draft of their bipartisan legislation to continue the […]
COAs – Build New or Adapt Old?
CLINICAL OUTCOME ASSESSMENTS: BUILD NEW OR ADAPT OLD? By Aimee Lee Russell, Associate, Programs On Thursday, October 10, Stacie Hudgens, MA, Chief Executive Officer & Strategic Lead at Clinical Outcomes […]
Getting to Know: Maddie Mason, Associate, Policy
Getting to Know: Maddie Mason, policy associate Following is a Q&A to get to know Maddie Mason, Associate, Policy, who began working at the National Health Council (NHC) in early […]
Member Spotlight: Cure SMA
By Katherine Scott, Senior Manager, Member Services & Certifications Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) – the number one genetic cause of death for infants – robs people of physical strength by […]
Introducing New Patient Engagement in Quality Measurement Rubric
The National Health Council (NHC) partnered with the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) and the National Quality Forum (NQF) to create the Patient Engagement in Quality Measurement Rubric. This guide was […]
Join Us in Raising Awareness for These Causes in October
By Theo Smith, Communications Intern Patient advocacy organizations work tirelessly to educate, promote, advocate, and raise awareness and funding for their causes. Awareness months give us the opportunity to rally […]