Washington, D.C., March 23, 2020 –25 patient and consumer groups representing millions of people nationwide with pre-existing health conditions issued the following statement in celebration of the 10th anniversary of […]
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President’s 2021 Budget Proposes Significant Cuts to Health Care
Statement by Marc M. Boutin, JD, Chief Executive Officer The President’s 2021 budget, released today, aims to greatly slash spending on health programs on which people with chronic diseases and […]
Ann Palmer to Lead 2020 National Health Council Board of Directors
The NHC to Celebrate Its 100th Anniversary throughout Year Washington, DC — Dec. 10, 2019 — At its annual membership meeting today, which kicked off a year-long celebration of its […]
Dr. Tanisha Carino Joins 2019 National Health Council Board of Directors
Washington, DC — June 20, 2019 — Tanisha Carino, PhD, Executive Director of FasterCures at the Milken Institute, was elected to the National Health Council (NHC) Board of Directors at […]
Final Medicare Part D Rule
The following statement is from NHC’s Chief Executive Officer, Marc Boutin, JD: Today, CMS rolled back proposed changes to the Medicare Part D six protected classes. This is a great […]
Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions and Making Health Care More Affordable Act of 2019
The following statement is from NHC’s Chief Executive Officer, Marc Boutin, JD: In light of the administration’s position on the Texas v. Azar case to render the Affordable Care Act […]
The Proposed Rule on Drug Rebates
The following statement is from NHC’s Chief Executive Officer, Marc Boutin, JD: Today’s announcement by Secretary Azar and Inspector General Levinson appears to be a great step toward putting patients […]
The Ruling in Texas v. United States
The following statement is from NHC’s Chief Executive Officer, Marc Boutin, JD: We are deeply disappointed with the judge’s decision in Texas v. U.S. to overturn the Affordable Care Act […]
Steven Taylor to Lead 2019 National Health Council Board of Directors
Washington, DC — Dec. 11, 2018 — At its annual membership meeting today, the National Health Council (NHC) elected its officers and new members of the Board of Directors for […]
Dr. Elisabeth Oehrlein Joins the National Health Council as Senior Director, Research and Programs
The National Health Council (NHC) has named Elisabeth Oehrlein, PhD, MS, as Senior Director, Research and Programs. In this newly created, leadership position, Dr. Oehrlein will lead NHC teams that […]