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.

The NHC Receives PhRMA Foundation Research Award in Value Assessment

01/18/2019

The 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

01/16/2019

The 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

01/15/2019

The 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

01/08/2019

The 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

01/08/2019

By: Eric Gascho, Vice President, Policy and Government Affairs The open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act, also known as the ACA or Obamacare,

Untangling the Terms: Endpoints, Items, Outcomes, PRO’s, PROMs, PRO-PMs

01/07/2019

Untangling the Terms: Endpoints, Items, Outcomes, PRO’s, PROMs, PRO-PMs This webinar featured Ashley F. Slagle, MS, PhD, Principal, Aspen Consulting, LLC. Dr. Slagle provides strategic

Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: International Price Index Model for Medicare Part B Drugs

12/31/2018

The National Health Council (NHC) appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking entitled,

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) State Relief and Empowerment Waivers

12/24/2018

The National Health Council (NHC) submits this letter on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) Guidance entitled “State Relief and Empowerment Waivers” and

Our Take on the Ruling in Texas v. United States

12/17/2018

The NHC issued the following statement from CEO Marc Boutin, JD, in response to Friday evening’s ruling in the Texas vs. United States court case.