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.

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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.

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Rutta: Telehealth Should Be Strengthened

Rutta: Telehealth should be strengthened On Monday, the Washington Post published this letter to the editor on telehealth policy needs from NHC CEO Randall Rutta. He writes, “Policymakers at the state […]

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