National Health Council

The National Health Council (NHC) launched its updated Patient-Centered Value Classroom! Originally launched in 2016, the Patient-Centered Value Classroom was developed by the NHC to help patient organizations engage and participate meaningfully in value assessments. The value and health technology assessment field has experienced transformative changes since then. In response, the NHC has updated and refreshed its Value Classroom. Updates to the Value Classroom include: Patient-Centered Value Assessment Guides:  • The Patient-Centered Value Assessment Rubric  • Value Assessment Get-Ready Checklist for Patient Organizations  • Considerations Guide for Patient Organizations Developing Comments on a Value Assessment  Recorded Webinars on Alternative Methods to the Quality Adjusted Life Years:  • Patient Primer: Exploring the Foundations of Patient-Centered Value Assessment  • Alternatives to the QALY – Generalized Risk-Adjusted QALY (GRA-QALY)  • Alternatives to the QALY – Health Years in Total (HYT)  • Alternatives to the QALY – Equal Value Life-Year (evLY) Infographics:  • Pearls of Wisdom from Patient Organizations  • Pearls of Wisdom from a Health Economist   • Incorporating the Patient Voice into Value Assessment  • Value Assessment Terminology  • Patient-Centered Value Assessment Domains Check out the update on the NHC website: https://lnkd.in/eBDkxjkd

On Nov. 13, join the National Health Council’s Health Equity Lunch & Learn! This meeting will feature a presentation from the American Kidney Fund (AKF), speakers include Holly Bode AKF VP of Government Affairs and Melanie A. Paris M.A., MPH AKF Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Kidney Disease Education. Register today: https://lnkd.in/ekAzxms5

Join the National Health Council (NHC) for an important webinar tomorrow, October 31, 2024 at 2 pm ET! The Older Americans Act (OAA) plays a crucial role in organizing programs that support elderly Americans and their caregivers, offering vital services like social and nutrition programs. This one-hour webinar will provide an overview of these services and discuss how you can advocate for the reauthorization of the OAA to ensure older Americans continue to receive the care and support they deserve. This is a timely opportunity for advocates and stakeholders to get involved in shaping the future of care for our aging population. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e8-84nPc #OlderAmericansAct #Caregivers #Advocacy #Healthcare #AgingPopulation #OAA

At the American Public Health Association's Annual Meeting & Expo in Minneapolis, the National Health Council (NHC) had the opportunity to present key initiatives on Health Equity and the NHC’s latest patient experience project. Dr. Karen Mancera-Cuevas DrPH, MS, MPH, CHES, NHC Senior Director of Health Equity, addressed Advancing Health Equity and Global Health, & Lillian W, MPH, CAPM, NHC Senior Coordinator of Research, Education, and Programs, discussed the NHC's Patient Experience Dossier Project. #APHA2024 #HealthEquity #PatientExperience #GlobalHealth

Join the National Health Council’s AI Affinity Group Meeting Nov. 20 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. ET for an insider update on the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI)'s 2024 progress, including key takeaways from its recent Global Summit. Hear directly from CHAI CEO, Brian Anderson, MD and dynamic patient advocates like Laura Simpson, MBA, Chief Operating Officer of the Autoimmune Association and other patient advocates serving on and leading CHAI's workstreams. Register today: https://lnkd.in/ePW3QYt8

Today, the National Health Council (NHC) honors Mary Crowther on 5 years at the NHC! Her role in supporting NHC members and her commitment to the NHC’s #PuttingPatientsFirst mission are greatly appreciated. Join us in celebration! 🏆

Are you or a loved one facing high prescription drug costs? 💊 💵 Medicare’s new changes for 2025 could help. With a $2,000 annual out-of-pocket cap and the new Prescription Payment Plan, you’ll have more control over your medication costs and payment timing. Take the time to explore your options during open enrollment this year and view the National Health Council’s resources for guidance: https://lnkd.in/ekpuyYT6 #OpenEnrollment2024 #HealthInsurance #EnrollNow #GetCovered #OpenEnrollment #HealthCoverage #MedicareEnrollment

Air pollution isn't just an environmental issue. Long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with a higher risk of autoimmune diseases. Read the latest guest blog from the Autoimmune Association to learn how climate change impacts patients with an autoimmune disease. https://lnkd.in/e5ug-vxz

#ICYMI - The National Health Council published a research brief exploring the negative impact of rising temperatures on patients with chronic conditions and vulnerable communities, current approaches to extreme heat & more. Visit our website to download the full research brief: https://lnkd.in/et3sRVAE

☀️ #HLC2025 is quickly approaching! Themed The Future of Leadership, NHC members won’t want to miss the opportunity to connect with peers, mentors, and acquaintances across the health sector. Register today: https://bit.ly/4eaEfY6