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.
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
The NHC Launches New Educational Program on Health Economics and Value Assessment
01/24/2019Today, the National Health Council launched our second online educational program, “In the Pursuit of Value: An Introduction to Health Economics and Value Assessment.” Tailored
The NHC and NPC Partner to Publish Paper on Patient-Community Perspectives on Real-World Evidence
01/23/2019By: Jennifer Schleman, Senior Director, Marketing, Communications and Public Relations The National Health Council (NHC) and the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) co-authored Patient-Community Perspectives on
The NHC Receives PhRMA Foundation Research Award in Value Assessment
01/18/2019The NHC recently received a PhRMA Foundation Research Award in Value Assessment (VA) for our project, Methods Principles for Using Patient-Provided Information to Improve Real-World
NHC Launches New Three-Year Strategic Plan in 2019
01/16/2019The National Health Council has launched a new strategic plan for 2019-2021 that outlines our goals, strategies, and anticipated outcomes in the focus areas of
Member Spotlight: The Spondylitis Association of America
01/15/2019The Spondylitis Association of America (SAA) was founded in 1983 by 10 patients and two physicians as the first ankylosing spondylitis (AS) support group. Today,
Patient Engagement in Medical Device Clinical Trials Discussion Document
01/08/2019The National Health Council (NHC) is pleased to provide comments on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s solicitation for feedback on patient engagement in medical
Affordable Care Act Enrollment Down Just Four Percent from Last Year; Fight for Patient Protections Continues
01/08/2019By: Eric Gascho, Vice President, Policy and Government Affairs The open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act, also known as the ACA or Obamacare,