Consensus Statement on Health Equity Download the PDF The National Health Council and our members prioritize creating an equitable health ecosystem. The following is an update to our 2020 Consensus […]
Health Equity
NHC Science of Patient Engagement Symposium Inspires Attendees
Last week the National Health Council held its annual Science of Patient Engagement Symposium, an annual event where research leaders convene to share their experiences, accomplishments, best practices, and resulting translational impacts on the science of patient engagement.
NHC Comments to CMS on CY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule
Physician Fee Schedule 2023 Letter (PDF) September 6, 2022 The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Blvd Baltimore, […]
An Introduction to Digital Health for the Patient Community
During this three-part series, our guest speakers will introduce attendees to key topics related to digital health.
NHC Health Equity Report Outlines Key Policy Proposals
On February 1, the National Health Council (NHC) was joined by distinguished experts for the release of a new report: Access, Affordability and Quality: A Patient-Focused Blueprint for Real Health Equity.
New Report Shows Major Reforms Needed to Ensure Equal Access, Treatment & Dignity for All in U.S. Health Care System
The National Health Council (NHC), the voice of more than 160 million people with chronic diseases and disabilities, today released a new report, Access, Affordability and Quality: A Patient-Focused Blueprint for Real Health Equity, that identified systemic biases and structural disparities in the U.S. health care system that create barriers to quality care for millions of Americans.
Health Equity Policy Proposals
The National Health Council (NHC) historically has engaged in health equity advocacy through much of the work that we do with our members. The national dialogue on equity that emerged in 2020 strengthened our resolve to focus on a more coordinated, mission-focused approach to our health equity work.
Access, Affordability and Quality: A Patient-Focused Blueprint for Real Health Equity
Please join the National Health Council (NHC) and distinguished experts for the release of a new report: Access, Affordability and Quality: A Patient-Focused Blueprint for Real Health Equity via a Virtual Event on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. ET.
Project Update: NHC Convenes Roundtable on Equity in Access to Care
Project Update: NHC Convenes Roundtable on Equity in Access to Care By: Jennifer Dexter, Director, Policy As a follow-up to the National Health Council (NHC) and the National Minority Quality […]
National Health Council Outlines Social Determinants of Health Priorities
National Health Council Outlines Social Determinants of Health Priorities By Jennifer Dexter, Director, Policy The National Health Council (NHC) provided a response to the request for information from the newly […]