House of Representatives’ Work Requirements Policy Proposal Threatens Healthcare for Millions of Americans House of Representatives’ Work Requirements Policy Proposal Threatens Healthcare for Millions of Americans (PDF) WASHINGTON, D.C. (April […]
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52 Patient Groups Applaud Justice Department’s Stay Request in Braidwood Lawsuit
52 Patient Groups Applaud Justice Department’s Stay Request in Braidwood Lawsuit Washington, D.C.— (April 13, 2023) — Patient groups representing millions of people with serious health conditions released a statement […]
31 Patient and Provider Groups Warn that Mifepristone Ruling Threatens All FDA-approved Drugs
31 Patient and Provider Groups Warn that Mifepristone Ruling Threatens All FDA-approved Drugs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Our organizations, representing patients with serious health conditions, condemn Judge Kacsmaryk’s decision which threatens […]
Dr. Karen Mancera-Cuevas Joins the National Health Council as Senior Director, Health Equity
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AAFA’s Kenneth Mendez to Lead 2023 National Health Council Board of Directors
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Dr. Omar A. Escontrías Joins the National Health Council as Vice President, Research, Education & Programs
Dr.Omar A. Escontrías Announcement Release (PDF) Washington, DC, June 6, 2022 – The National Health Council (NHC) has named Omar A. Escontrías, DrPH, MPH, as Vice President, Research, Education & […]
Eric Racine Joins National Health Council Board of Directors
Eric Racine Board Announcement (PDF) (WASHINGTON, DC, May 31, 2022) At its March meeting, the National Health Council (NHC) Board of Directors unanimously added Eric Racine, PharmD, MBA, Vice President […]
New Report Shows Major Reforms Needed to Ensure Equal Access, Treatment & Dignity for All in U.S. Health Care System
The National Health Council (NHC), the voice of more than 160 million people with chronic diseases and disabilities, today released a new report, Access, Affordability and Quality: A Patient-Focused Blueprint for Real Health Equity, that identified systemic biases and structural disparities in the U.S. health care system that create barriers to quality care for millions of Americans.
American Kidney Fund’s LaVarne Burton to Lead 2022 National Health Council Board of Directors
2022 NHC Board News Release (PDF) (WASHINGTON, DC, December 7, 2021) At its annual membership meeting today, the National Health Council (NHC) elected its officers and new members of the […]
Linda Beza Joins the National Health Council as Vice President, Finance & Administration
Linda Beza Joins the National Health Council as Vice President, Finance & Administration Washington, DC – November 10, 2021 – The National Health Council (NHC) has named Linda Beza, as […]