Wide Range of resources on complex issues
We offer a wide range of resources on complex issues that impact all people with chronic conditions. Resources include member-specific services, frequent meetings and events, publications, and comments on rules and legislation.
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2020
02/19/2019The National Health Council (NHC) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) Proposed Rule entitled, “HHS Notice of
2019 Health Leadership Conference
02/17/20192019 Health Leadership Conference “The New Normal: Access, Affordability, and Sustainability” The National Health Council’s 2019 Health Leadership Conference gathered more than 120 chief executives
CDC: Flu shot kept about 50% from going to doctor
02/15/2019The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new data about the current flu season. Below is an exerpt from an article by The Hill.
Institute for Clinical and Economic Review’s (ICER) Unsupported Price Increase Assessment
02/13/2019The National Health Council (NHC) is pleased to provide comments on the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review’s (ICER) solicitation for feedback on the Unsupported
Glossary of Patient Engagement Terms
02/13/2019The definitions of these terms, which includes Family Caregiver, Meaningful Engagement, and Patient-Focused Drug Development, stem largely from our patient engagement work, including our ‘Patient-Focused
Congress’ and HHS’ Health Care Policy Priorities: Lowering Drug Costs
02/08/2019By: Eric Gascho, Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs Both the Senate Finance Committee and the House Committee on Oversight and Reform focused their
Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Framework for a Real-World Evidence Program; Availability
02/07/2019The National Health Council (NHC) is pleased to provide comments on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) solicitation for feedback on FDA’s framework for a
NHC Members Celebrate American Heart Month
02/06/2019In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson recognized February as the nation’s first official American Heart Month (AHM). Since his proclamation, all succeeding presidents are annually
The Proposed Rule on Drug Rebates
01/31/2019The 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