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 […]
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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 […]
Randall L. Rutta Named NHC Chief Executive Officer
Randall L. Rutta Named NHC Chief Executive Officer WASHINGTON, DC, January 12, 2021 – The National Health Council (NHC) Board of Directors has named Randall (Randy) L. Rutta as the organization’s […]
National Health Council Announces Steven Chaplain as New Chief Financial Officer
National Health Council Announces Steven Chaplain as New Chief Financial Officer WASHINGTON, DC– December 17, 2020 — Steve Chaplain has recently joined the National Health Council (NHC) as the organization’s […]
Diana Gray to Lead 2021 National Health Council Board of Directors
DIANA GRAY TO LEAD 2021 NATIONAL HEALTH COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 12/08/2020 WASHINGTON, DC At its annual membership meeting today, which was the culmination of a year-long celebration of the […]
“Most-Favored Nation” Drug Pricing Rule
Statement on “Most-Favored Nation” Drug Pricing Rule By Eleanor M. Perfetto, PhD, MS, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid released a final […]
Major Groups Representing Millions of Patients Release Telehealth Principles
Major Groups Representing Millions of Patients Release Telehealth Principles For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Mullen, lmullen@rarediseases.org Washington, DC, September 24, 2020 – A coalition of organizations representing millions of patients […]
