By: Eric Gascho, Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commissioned a poll of Americans across the country to gather information […]
Health Care Reform
Case Study Shows Benefits of Engaging Employees in Health Benefit Design
As open enrollment season for health insurance gets underway, a case study released this week shows that employees who are meaningfully engaged in deliberating and designing their health care benefits […]
Confused about Open Enrollment? Here’s a Glossary to Help!
Open enrollment starts today, so it’s important to know what plan fits your needs and provides you with the necessary coverage. Here are some key terms that can help you […]
Trump Administration Announces Two New Health Care Rules for 2020
New guidance issued Monday loosens restrictions states face to waive Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements. These types of waivers, known as Section 1332 waivers, are currently allowed under the ACA, […]
Nearly 90 Patient Advocacy Organizations Sign Letter to Secretary Azar on the Administration’s Step Therapy Policy
By: Eric Gascho, NHC Vice President, Policy and Government Affairs Millions of Americans with chronic diseases and disabilities rely on drug therapies to treat their diseases, maintain their quality of […]
Spotlight: Medical Innovation Action Team
By Katie Soisson, NHC Policy Associate The NHC’s Action Teams are an integral part of the organization’s policy-making process and serve as one of the best ways for member organizations […]
A Thousand Little Cuts to the Affordable Care Act
Since last year, Congress and the Administration repeatedly promised to protect health care coverage for Americans with pre-existing conditions. The ACA prohibits insurance companies from turning away people with pre-existing […]
NHC Launches Drug Pricing Blueprint Tracker
Since its release, many of the high-level priorities in the Department of Health and Human Services’ American Patients First drug pricing blueprint have been developed into specific policies, either through […]
Spotlight: Health Care Reform Action Team
By Katie Soisson, NHC Policy Associate The NHC’s Action Teams are an integral part of the organization’s policy-making process and serve as one of the best ways for member organizations […]
Fighting the Opioid Crisis while Ensuring Access for Those Who Truly Need It
By: Marc Boutin, JD, Chief Executive Officer The National Health Council (NHC) acknowledges the complexity of the opioid crisis in the United States and commends policymakers, health care providers, patient […]