Groups are urging Congress to act quickly on commonsense solutions Washington, D.C. – Today, 18 diverse health care organizations (see below) representing consumers, industry, patients, and experts, released a set of […]
News Releases
Affordable Care Act Supreme Court Decision
The more than 160 million Americans with chronic diseases and disabilities are joyful and relieved that the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
HHS Reinstating Health Care Anti-Discrimination Protections for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
The following is a statement by Randall Rutta, Chief Executive Officer, National Health Council: The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it will reinstate anti-discrimination protections […]
The American Families Plan
The following is a statement by Randall Rutta, Chief Executive Officer, National Health Council: Access to affordable, sustainable, equitable health care is the essential lifeline for people with chronic diseases […]
Statement on the Verdict in the Chauvin Trial
The following is a statement by Randall Rutta, Chief Executive Officer, National Health Council: The verdict in the trial of Officer Chauvin in the death of George Floyd again shines […]
President Biden’s FY 2022 Discretionary Request
The following is a statement by Randall Rutta, Chief Executive Officer, National Health Council: As the COVID-19 pandemic made clear, increasing access to affordable, sustainable, equitable health care is essential. As the united voice […]
American Jobs Plan
The following is a statement by Randall Rutta, Chief Executive Officer, National Health Council: Access. Independence. Equity. As the united voice for the 160 million Americans with chronic diseases and disabilities, the National Health Council (NHC) […]
PCORI Board-Approved Guiding Principles
The following is a statement by Randall Rutta, Chief Executive Officer, National Health Council: The National Health Council (NHC) applauds the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors, who […]
American Rescue Plan Statement by Randall Rutta, Chief Executive Officer
People with chronic diseases and disabilities have been disproportionately affected both by COVID-19 and the social and financial effects of the associated Public Health Emergency. The National Health Council (NHC) […]
Patient organizations applaud strong actions to protect people with pre-existing conditions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 33 organizations representing millions of people with pre-existing conditions applaud the much-needed patient protections in two of Executive Orders issued by President Biden on January 28. The […]