Wide Rande 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.
Webinar Preview: Perspectives on the FDA’s 2nd Patient-Focused Drug Development Guidance
By Maddie Mason, Associate, Policy On Friday, Dec. 13 from 2 – 3 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. – noon PT, the National Health Council (NHC)
Read MoreNHC Comments on the Lowering Health Care Costs Act of 2019
By Maddie Mason, Associate, Policy The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions released draft legislation on May 23, 2019 to reduce health care
Read MoreNHC Comments on House Medicare Part D Reform Legislation
The National Health Council (NHC) appreciates this opportunity to provide feedback on the draft Medicare Part D reform legislation that the Ways & Means and
Read MoreNHC CEO Marc Boutin on Panel About Bayh-Dole Act
In 1980, the Bayh-Dole Act was passed. Since then, this piece of legislation has helped address gaps in the intellectual property framework surrounding federally-funded research
Read MoreNHC Comments on Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Draft Legislation to Reduce Health Care Costs
The National Health Council (NHC) appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on draft legislation to
Read MoreJoin Us in Raising Awareness of These Causes in June
By Hannah Barnett, Communications Intern Patient advocacy organizations work tirelessly to educate, promote, advocate, and raise awareness and funding for their causes. Awareness months give
Read MoreLessons Learned from Developing a PRO Measure: The Experience of One Patient Advocacy Group
By Silke Schoch, Senior Associate, Programs On May 14, 2019, Dory Kranz, CEO of the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) and National Health Council Board
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
By Kelly Garrity, Senior Director, Membership Services and Development The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) helps patients get the medications they need at a
Read MoreGwen Darien: ‘But You Seemed So Healthy,’ My Doctor Said. I Had Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
The following is an excerpt from a US News and World Report blog by Gwen Darien, executive vice president for patient advocacy at the Patient
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