About Us

Founded in 1920, the National Health Council brings diverse organizations together to forge consensus and drive patient-centered health policy.

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Active Members

We Bring Together the
Entire Health Community.

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Resources

We promote increased access to affordable, high-value, sustainable health care.

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Engage with us on a variety of health care-related topics.

Issue Areas

Value

The U.S. health care system is undergoing a transformation in how it delivers and pays for care. As traditional fee-for-service gives way to value-based arrangements…

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Real-World Evidence

As health researchers, policymakers, and regulators establish standards and structure for using real-world data (RWD) as evidence in regulatory and clinical…

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Standards of Excellence Certification Program®

Patient advocacy members meet the NHC Standards of Excellence, demonstrating the highest degree of accountability and transparency. 

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Made up of 180 national health-related organizations and businesses, the NHC’s core membership includes the nation’s leading patient advocacy organizations.

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The NHC delivers a wide range of member services to help our members succeed.

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