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.
Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Draft Guidance on Enhancing the Diversity of Clinical Trial Populations
08/06/2019The National Health Council (NHC) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) draft guidance on Enhancing the Diversity of
Core Outcome Sets – What are They?
08/05/2019By Aimee Lee Russell, Associate, Programs On Monday, July 15, Donna Messner, PhD, CEO and President of the Center for Medical Technology Policy (CMTP) introduced core
NHC 2019 Science of Patient Engagement Symposium Highlights Using Data Science, Technology, and Patient Engagement to Personalize Health Care
08/01/2019By Silke Schoch, Senior Associate, Programs On October 28 and 29, the National Health Council (NHC) held its third annual Science of Patient Engagement Symposium
Join Us in Raising Awareness for These Causes in August
08/01/2019By Theo Smith, Communications Intern Patient advocacy organizations work tirelessly to educate, promote, advocate, and raise awareness and funding for their causes. Awareness months give
What Matters Most for Treatment Decisions in Hepatitis C: Effectiveness, Costs, and Altruism
07/30/2019The following is an excerpt from a study co-authored by Eleanor M. Perfetto, PhD, MS, National Health Council’s Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, published on
Getting to Know: Eric Gascho, Vice President, Policy and Government Affairs
07/29/2019Getting to Know: Eric Gascho, Vice President, Policy and Government Affairs Following is a Q&A to get to know Eric Gascho, Vice President, Policy and
Medicare Advantage and Part D Rule: A win for patients, but out-of-pocket costs must be capped
07/26/2019The following is an excerpt from an op-ed by National Health Council Chief Executive Officer Marc Boutin, published on July 25, 2019 in The Hill.
Patients need a health system that helps them make informed decisions
07/22/2019The following is an excerpt from an op-ed by National Health Council Chief Executive Officer Marc Boutin and FasterCures Executive Director Tanisha Carino, published on
President Trump’s Executive Order on Pricing Transparency
07/22/2019By Maddie Mason, Associate, Policy President Donald Trump delivered an executive order (EO) on June 24, 2019 titled “Improving Price and Quality Transparency in American