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.

July 10 is Chronic Disease Day!

07/08/2021

By Theo Smith, Associate, Marketing & Communications   July 10 is Chronic Disease Day. The NHC provides a unified voice for the more than 160 million people with chronic diseases

Office of Management and Budget Methods and Leading Practices for Advancing Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through Government

07/06/2021

 The National Health Council (NHC) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the Request for Information (RFI) on Methods and Leading Practices for Advancing Equity

Join Us in Raising Awareness for These Causes in July

07/01/2021

Join Us in Raising Awareness for These Causes in July By Theo Smith, Associate, Marketing & Communications   Awareness months allow the opportunity to educate, promote,

Leveraging Patient Insights to Optimize Telemedicine Policy

06/30/2021

During this Congressional Briefing, we shared the results of our listening sessions with patient organizations, heard the telehealth perspectives of Congressional leaders, a patient, and a health care provider, and discussed how Congress can make meaningful and equitable telehealth a permanent option for patients. Watch the recording here.

Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System

06/30/2021

 The National Health Council (NHC) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the above-referenced Proposed Rule (the IPPS Rule), particularly as the Centers for Medicare

The Affordable Care Act Prevails

06/28/2021

The Affordable Care Act Prevails By Maddie Mason, Senior Associate, Policy  More than 20 million Americans have gained coverage through the ACA, and now they do

How Can Researchers Develop Patient-Centered Real-World Evidence?

06/24/2021

How Can Researchers Develop Patient-Centered Real-World Evidence? By Elisabeth M. Oehrlein, PhD, MS, Assistant Vice President, Research and Programs  Why is this important?  Interest in real-world data

Getting to Know: Eleanor Perfetto, PhD, MS, Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

06/21/2021

Getting to Know: Eleanor Perfetto, PhD, MS, Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Following is a Q&A to get to know Eleanor Perfetto, PhD, MS, Executive

Affordable Care Act Supreme Court Decision

06/17/2021

The more than 160 million Americans with chronic diseases and disabilities are joyful and relieved that the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA).