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.
NHC Standards of Excellence: Board and Governance Best Practices
07/05/2019In our last post we reviewed the ten minimum Standards of Excellence (Standards) that NHC voluntary health agencies (VHAs), also known as patient advocacy organizations,
Join Us in Raising Awareness for These Causes in July
07/01/2019By Theo Smith, Communications Intern Patient advocacy organizations work tirelessly to educate, promote, advocate, and raise awareness and funding for their causes. Awareness months give
What is the difference between health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and patient-reported outcomes?
06/27/2019What is the difference between health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and patient-reported outcomes? June 27, 2019 By Aimee Lee Russell, Associate, Programs On June 10,
The National Health Council Rubric to Capture the Patient Voice: A Guide to Incorporating the Patient Voice into the Health Ecosystem
06/26/2019The National Health Council Rubric to Capture the Patient Voice: A Guide to Incorporating the Patient Voice into the Health Ecosystem The purpose of the
Getting to Know: Jennifer Schleman, Senior Director, Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations
06/24/2019Getting to Know: Jennifer Schleman, Senior Director, Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations Following is a Q&A to get to know Jennifer Schleman, MPS, APR, Senior
NHC Comments on Medicare Part D Reform Legislation
06/20/2019By Maddie Mason, Associate, Policy Many Medicare beneficiaries, including those enrolled in Part D plans, struggle to afford their medications due to high out-of-pocket (OOP)
Dr. Tanisha Carino Joins 2019 National Health Council Board of Directors
06/20/2019Washington, DC — June 20, 2019 — Tanisha Carino, PhD, Executive Director of FasterCures at the Milken Institute, was elected to the National Health Council
Member Spotlight: Community Pharmacy Foundation
06/17/2019By Kelly Garrity, Senior Director, Membership Services and Development The Community Pharmacy Foundation (CPF) is a national non-profit organization that provides grants and funding for special projects
Member Spotlight: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
06/13/2019By Kelly Garrity, Senior Director, Membership Services and Development The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) serves as the leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to identifying effective