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.
Policy
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.
NHC Comments on HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2023
NHC 2023 NBPP Comments on Letterhead January 27, 2022 Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 212441 […]
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.
Letter of Support for Dr. Robert Califf FDA Commissioner Nominee
Califf Nomination Letter Final (PDF) December 13, 2021 The Honorable Patty Murray Chair Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate 154 Russell Office Building Washington, DC 20510 […]
Our 2022 Policy Priorities
Our 2022 Policy Priorities By: Jennifer Dexter, Director, Policy The National Health Council’s (NHC’s) policy matrix serves as a roadmap for our public policy initiatives. The policy matrix is designed […]
House Passes Build Back Better Act
House Passes Build Back Better Act By: Jennifer Dexter, Director, Policy On November 19, the House passed the $1.75 Trillion Build Back Better Act after months of negotiation. The bill […]
Washington Reps Retreat Recap
By: Jennifer Dexter, Director, Policy Last week, we hosted our annual Washington Representatives Retreat virtually. While we missed seeing our colleagues in Annapolis, MD, for our annual Retreat, by all […]
Our 2021 Public Policy Priorities
By Maddie Mason, Senior Associate, Policy The National Health Council’s (NHC’s) policy matrix serves as a roadmap for our public policy initiatives. The policy matrix is designed to help us prioritize our policy work and fulfill our mission of providing a […]