Founded in 1920, the National Health Council (NHC) is the only organization that brings together all segments of the health community to provide a united voice for the more than 160 million people with chronic diseases and disabilities and their family caregivers. Made up of more than 160 diverse national health-related organizations and businesses, the NHC's core membership includes the nation’s leading patient advocacy organizations, which control its governance and policy-making process. Other members include professional and membership associations; nonprofit organizations with an interest in health; and representatives from the pharmaceutical, generic drug, health insurance, device, and biotechnology industries.
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Industry
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Company size
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11-50 employees
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Headquarters
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Washington, DC
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Type
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Nonprofit
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Founded
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1920
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Specialties
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chronic disease, disability, health care, and patient engagement