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.
CMS Releases Final Rule on Medicare Advantage and Part D Drug Pricing Rule
05/23/2019By Madison Mason, Policy Associate, National Health Council On May 16, 2019, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized their Medicare Advantage and
ISPOR Panel with NHC’s Dr. Eleanor Perfetto Includes “Lively Discussion” on QALY
05/22/2019The following is an excerpt from an article in the Journal of Clinical Pathways on a panel Dr. Eleanor Perfetto, Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
What is the Patient Engagement Fair-Market Value Calculator?
05/20/2019By Silke Schoch, Senior Programs Associate “Fair-market value” (FMV) calculators are tools traditionally used by industry to ensure the compensation rates they are using when
Improving the Use of Patient-Provided Information in Real-World Evidence Research
05/17/2019Improving the Use of Patient-Provided Information in Real-World Evidence Research Study Objective To understand how patient-provided information (PPI) – gathered through meaningful patient engagement –
Final Medicare Part D Rule
05/16/2019The 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
The NHC’s 10 Minimum Standards of Excellence
05/16/2019By Kim Williams, Senior Associate, Member Services and Certifications Membership in the National Health Council by voluntary health agencies (VHAs), which are also known as
Lessons Learned from a Patient Group’s Experience Developing a PRO
05/14/2019Lessons Learned from a Patient Group’s Experience Developing a PRO This webinar featured Dory Kranz, CEO of the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) and National
Don’t Miss NHC Team Presentations at ISPOR 2019
05/13/2019The NHC team, led by Dr. Eleanor Perfetto, NHC Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, and Dr. Elisabeth Oehrlein, NHC Senior Director of Research and Programs,
Measuring Patient Experiences: Distinguishing Between Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) and Patient Preferences
05/09/2019By Silke Schoch, Senior Associate, Programs On April 18, Dr. Pauline McNulty, Vice President of Patient-Reported Outcomes and Dr. Bennett Levitan, Senior Director of Benefit-risk