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.
Guest Blog: Understanding Myasthenia Gravis, a Rare Neuromuscular Disease
06/15/2023Guest Blog: Understanding Myasthenia Gravis, a Rare Neuromuscular Disease By Samantha Masterson, President and CEO, Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America When graduate student Audrey Getman
PRIDE: The Uprising for Equitable LGBTQ+ Rights
06/13/2023PRIDE: The uprising for equitable LGBTQ+ rights By: Omar A. Escontrías, DrPH, MPH, Senior Vice President of Equity, Research and Programs The LGBTQ+ community faces
The NHC Hosts Inaugural International Patient Forum
06/08/2023The NHC Hosts Inaugural International Patient Forum By Jennifer Schleman, SVP Communications & Governance On Wednesday, May 31, the National Health Council (NHC) hosted its
NHC Comments on HPMS Solicitation
06/05/2023NHC Comments on HPMS Solicitation (PDF) June 5, 2023 Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500
Debt Ceiling Legislation Passed
06/05/2023Debt Ceiling Legislation Passed By: Allen Pinn, Coordinator, Policy After months of back and forth between President Biden and Speaker McCarthy, a debt ceiling package
Washington Representatives Summer Meeting
06/02/2023The Washington Representatives Summer Meeting will bring together leading government relations and policy professionals from the NHC’s member patient advocacy and other health nonprofit organizations. At this half-day meeting, attendees will hear from Congressional staff who are leading on timely issues that are most important to the patient advocacy community. Attendees will also have opportunities to network and discuss best practices, challenges, and opportunities in advocating the 118th Congress.
Summary Released! 2023 Science of Patient Engagement Symposium: “Patient Empowerment in The Digital Health Era”
06/02/2023Summary Released! 2023 Science of Patient Engagement Symposium: “Patient Empowerment in The Digital Health Era” By: The NHC’s Research & Program’s Team Thank you to
NHC Legislative Health Care Update
05/30/2023NHC Legislative Health Care Update By: Allen Pinn, Coordinator, Policy As the 118th Congress heads into summer, multiple health care issues have taken centerstage. Below
NHC Biosimilars Briefing
05/26/2023This briefing will focus on the value biosimilars hold for patient communities and our health care system. An overview of the resources available for increasing the understanding of biosimilars and the role they play in patient health will be provided. Discussion will address U.S. speed of adoption compared to European counterparts and explore the potential market barriers which can impede access to new treatment options for patients.