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.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) State Relief and Empowerment Waivers

12/24/2018

The National Health Council (NHC) submits this letter on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) Guidance entitled “State Relief and Empowerment Waivers” and

Our Take on the Ruling in Texas v. United States

12/17/2018

The NHC issued the following statement from CEO Marc Boutin, JD, in response to Friday evening’s ruling in the Texas vs. United States court case.

The Ruling in Texas v. United States

12/17/2018

The following statement is from NHC’s Chief Executive Officer, Marc Boutin, JD: We are deeply disappointed with the judge’s decision in Texas v. U.S. to

Patient-Focused Drug Development Guidance: Methods To Identify What Is Important to Patients and Select, Develop, or Modify Fit-for-Purpose Clinical Outcome Assessments

12/14/2018

The National Health Council (NHC) is pleased to provide comments on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) discussion documents related to Guidance 2: “Methods to

The NHC’s Policymaking Process

12/13/2018

By Eric Gascho, Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs The National Health Council (NHC) has a member-driven policy development process, which was just completed for

Steven Taylor to Lead 2019 National Health Council Board of Directors

12/11/2018

Washington, DC — Dec. 11, 2018 — At its annual membership meeting today, the National Health Council (NHC) elected its officers and new members of

FDA’s Roadmap to Patient-Focused Outcome Measurement in Clinical Trials

12/07/2018

FDA’s Roadmap to Patient-Focused Outcome Measurement in Clinical Trials This webinar featured Laurie Burke, MPH, Founder of the LORA Group, LLC introduced participants to a

NHC Publishes White Paper on Overcoming Barriers to Amplify the Patient Voice in Value Assessment

12/06/2018

By Dr. Elisabeth Oehrlein, Senior Director, Research & Programs The National Health Council (NHC) published on Monday our latest white paper, A Dialogue on Patient-Centered

Health-care marketplace confusion — here are all of the facts

12/05/2018