Affinity Groups

Affinity Groups bring together staff from NHC member organizations to discuss cross-cutting issues common to their area of work such as tax reform, communicating in an uncertain environment, and revenue trends. In addition, these conversations inform the development of additional NHC programming.

Meetings and Events

Meeting & Event Professionals Affinity Group
The purpose of the National Health Council’s (NHC) Meeting & Event Professionals Affinity Group is to discuss experiences, recommendations, best practices and challenges regarding in-person conferences and virtual events. Our unique commonality is that we plan meetings and events within the nonprofit health sector, specifically for NHC patient organizations and partners of patient organizations, whose mission is to advocate for people, and their family caregivers, living with chronic diseases and disabilities.

Chief Executive

Chief Executive Officers Affinity Group
Setting an organization’s tone and direction, mobilizing an organization through its leaders, engaging Board members, and connecting with stakeholders is a gargantuan task. Not to mention, after the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit leaders and health-related organizations are continuing to learn new ways to operate. Gather with executive leadership from NHC member organizations to discuss emerging trends and challenges facing NHC member organizations and their leadership.

Development

Chief Financial Officers Affinity Group
Fiscal health is important in any successful organization. Gather with like-minded individuals to share information and best approaches in the finance area of other NHC members, while sharing best practices and discussing common concerns, such as policy and regulatory issues, that impact income development.

Medical/Research

Chief Scientific/ Medical/ Research Officers Affinity Group
Improving the quality and effectiveness of care is a key goal in health care research. Members in this group will gather with leaders from patient groups, nonprofit organizations, and industry leaders to discuss best practices and experiences. This group also gathers for the NHC’s marquee event: the Science of Patient Engagement Symposium.

Communications

Communications Professionals Affinity Group
Effective communication is essential for managing relationships with stakeholders, conveying clear messaging, and drives every organization forward. In this ever-evolving digital world, communication professionals are forced to learn new ways to increase and maintain audience engagement. Join communications professionals from NHC member organizations in sharing best practices and collaboration on issues of importance.

Health Equity

Health Equity Affinity Group
The NHC recognizes the health equity landscape and its impact on NHC member organizations across the country. Three times a year, you will gather with NHC patient groups, nonprofit, and association members to share information, expertise, and strategic thinking on health equity issues important to the patient community. These meetings are designed to prioritize health equity issues important to the patient community while determining actionable next steps.

Have a question?