National Health Council Inc

Special Projects: Authored, provided leadership, research, analysis, advocacy, and support on various projects: The NHC developed tools, resources, and partnerships to support NHC members, the patient community, and their stakeholders in creating a patient-centered health care system. Conducted patient experience mapping interviews with people with specific chronic conditions, launched an updated value classroom to educate patient organizations on how to engage in the value process that informs reimbursement and coverage decisions. Led a Patient-Centered Research Partnership summit with the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) to foster collaboration between patient organizations and physician societies. Initiated the Patient Experience Dossier project with a focus on metastatic small-cell lung cancer. Consolidating patient experience data to improve shared decision making among patients, providers, and payers. Engaged in more than 30 speaking engagements at leading health and research conferences across the U.S. and internationally

Conference: The NHC held its annual 2-day Health Leadership Conference in Scottsdale, AZ, bringing together over 150 CEO, senior staff, and Board volunteer attendees from NHC member organizations. The NHC hosted its 7th Annual Science of Patient Engagement Symposium at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, gathering research leaders from all membership categories and various representatives and experts from the health care field. More than 150 scientists and patient advocates focused on the patients experience throughout their lifespan from the lens of pediatric, young adult, adult, and aging populations. The NHC hosted its 2nd Washington Representative Summer Meeting in July, bringing together over 100 policy and government relations professionals to discuss health care legislative priorities. The Summer Meeting was followed by the Annual Washington Representative Retreat held in Annapolis, MD in November, bringing over 100 policy and government relations professionals from NHC members together to hear from policy and regulatory experts, share organizational challenges and successes, network with peers, and set policy priorities for the coming year. The NHC concluded the year with its Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon, attended by more than 160 representatives from NHC member organizations, marking a celebration of 2024 accomplishments.