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.
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
Kaiser Health News: Ads For Short-Term Plans Lacking ACA Protections Swamped Consumers’ Online Searches
01/31/2019Below is an excerpt from a Kaiser Heath News article published today. Read the full article. Consumers shopping for insurance online last fall — using
Recent NHC Comments Submitted to FDA & CMS
01/29/2019By Eric Gascho, NHC Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs The National Health Council frequently submits letters and comments on the administration’s rules and
Flu Season Update: More Than Half of the US Population Remains Unvaccinated
01/28/2019By: Hannah Barnett, NHC Communications Intern For the first time ever, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting nearly real-time data from
Modernizing Part D and Medicare Advantage to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out of Pocket Expenses
01/25/2019The National Health Council (NHC) appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) Proposed Rule entitled “Modernizing Part D