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Promoted patient-centered research, value assessment, and evidence generation through peer-reviewed publications, co-authored publications, and published studies on unmet needs and patient experiences. Co-authored several studies including U.S. Food Allergy Patients Experiences, Priorities, and Needs Qualitative Study, which applied the NHCs Patient Experience Mapping Toolbox to examine the experiences of more than 80 patients with food allergies. Expanded access to trusted health information on chronic disease prevention and management through a new video series. This Trusted Messenger campaign showcased grassroots leaders and community advocates discussing issues related to access, prevention, and management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. It reached over 21 million people across the United States. Engaged in more than 30 speaking engagements at leading health and research conferences across the U.S. and internationally. 1568662 Member Services: With an expanded member base, the NHC strengthen its role by providing leadership, information, and support to members through policy and advocacy initiatives, legislative/regulatory activities, engagement with health agencies, amplifying patient voices, and technical support through various projects. In 2025, this work included: Expanded member collaboration via NHC Connect, a members-only online platform. Three new communities launched to enhance collaboration and resource-sharing among NHC members, focusing on health equity, research, and patient engagement. The NHC has continued to create several avenues for guiding artificial intelligence (AI) technology use in health care. In 2025, the NHC advanced its patient partnership in health AI and technology by launching the Patient Experience Innovation Center (PXI). PXI provides a new resource to support patient-informed, business-centric health AI development and use. The NHC promoted health equity through the new Connect community, newsletters, and hosting Health Equity Affinity Group meetings and quarterly lunch-and-learns to share work from NHC partner organizations. The NHC advanced health equity through listening sessions, promoting patient-centered research, value assessment, and evidence generation, publishing studies on unmet needs and patient experiences, and supporting chronic disease prevention messaging reaching millions. Expanded the NHCs reach through social media, publications, congressional briefings, and targeted campaigns such as the Trusted Messenger campaign elevating patient stories. Efforts focused on expanding access, affordability, and patient engagement in health policy; advocated on federal issues including drug pricing, AI, Medicaid, and research funding. Provided technical support through member projects, including the Patient Organization (PO) Standards of Excellence Certification program, Washington Representatives Retreat, and the Washington Reps Summer Meeting, Affinity Group educational webinars and meetings, Annual Revenue and Compensation surveys, and monthly policy action teams. In addition, the NHC staff participated in panels, task forces, advisory committees, and presentations in collaboration with governmental, business/industry, and other health care sector organizations. 1071742 Conference: In 2025, the National Health Council (NHC) reinforced its role as a leading convener for patient-centered health care, using meetings, briefings, roundtables, symposiums, online communities, and external presentations to connect patient organizations, policymakers, industry leaders, and other stakeholders around shared priorities. The NHC held its annual 2-day Health Leadership Conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL, bringing together over 160 CEOs, senior staff, and Board volunteers from NHC member organizations. The NHC hosted its 8th Annual Science of Patient Engagement Symposium at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. With a record turnout of over 170, the Symposium brought together leaders from patient organizations, nonprofits, industry, academia, and government to discuss how patients, families, and caregivers can help create a more practical, inclusive, and innovative health care system. The NHC hosted its 3rd Washington Representative Summer Meeting in June, 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, with a record attendance of more than 140 policy and government relations professionals from NHC member organizations who came together to hear from policy and regulatory experts, share organizational challenges and successes, navigate the evolving health policy landscape, network with peers, and set policy priorities for the coming year. 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Key advocacy efforts included H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the expiration of the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations, and policies to address health care access, affordability, costs, and strengthen the health care ecosystem. Activities included communicating with Members of Congress and congressional staff, coordinating advocacy with member organizations and coalition partners, conducting congressional briefings, providing policy analysis and advocacy resources, and encouraging member engagement to advance patient centered public policy. 274891 190466 84425 84425 Right of Use ROU Asset 2064106 Security Deposits 15878 2079984 Lease Liabilities 2501499 2501499 X 6508677 203496 203496 6305181 6305181 7455272 7455272 7455272 Part X, Line 2-Text in footnote regarding FIN 48 (ASC 740) The NHC follows the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification, which provides guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the NHCs financial statements, if any. As of year end, the NHC had no unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions in its information return that would qualify for either recognition or disclosure in its financial statements. The NHCs policy would be to recognize interest and penalties on tax positions related to its unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in the financial statements. Through year end, there have been no matters that would have resulted in an accrual for interest and/or penalties. Generally, the three prior tax years are no longer subject to examination by federal, state, or local taxing authorities. X X X X X false false false false false false false false false JENNIFER SCHLEMAN SVP Communications Governance 191800 1500 15118 14451 222869 OMAR ESCONTRIAS SVP Equity Research and Programs 206000 1028 14634 32922 254584 KIMBERLY BEER SVP Policy Government Affairs 147112 500 10988 158600 SUSAN GAFFNEY EVP Membership Dev and Events 250700 14634 19442 284776 JENNIFER DEXTER VP Policy 177500 2062 13500 40447 233509 RANDALL RUTTA Chief Executive Officer 487593 14464 38542 14451 555050 LINDA BEZA SVP Finance and Administration 218925 1286 17306 40760 278277 Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6 NHC is made up of more than 180 national health-related organizations and businesses, divided into three membership categories: Patient Organizations, Partners of Patient Organizations, and Business and Industry. Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a NHC members elect The Board of Directors. The nominating committee is a standing committee required by the bylaws. The nominating committee prepares a slate of nominees for the board. NHC membership approves the slate at the annual meeting. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Form 990 is first reviewed by the VP, Finance and Administration and the Chief Executive Officer. Then Form 990 is distributed to the Executive Committee for question/ comments/ feedback. Then a copy is sent to the entire board for review and approval before it is filed with the IRS. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Each board member completes a form to disclose any potential conflicts annually. The forms are reviewed by the CEO and any necessary follow up to ensure the highest ethics and legal compliance are maintained. The forms are available upon request for review by any Board Member. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The National Health Council Board of Directors has delegated the executive evaluation and compensation committee (EECC). The responsibility for reviewing and approving clearly defined objectives. For NHCs CEO, evaluating the CEOs performance against the objectives, and defining and establishing the overall strategy and compensation of the CEO, consistent with NHCs mission and values, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Compensation is compared to published surveys of compensation and benefits of chief executive officers of similar organizations on an annual basis. As appropriate, but no less than every three (3) years, the EECC reviews benchmark information provided by an independent outside salary and benefits consultant to ensure that compensation is reasonable and appropriate. The EECC has the sole authority to retain and terminate the compensation consultant, as well as the authority to retain and consult external legal, accounting and other advisors as needed. The EECC also reviews the employment and severance agreement provisions and any other contractual arrangements for the CEO to ensure the arrangements support the established compensation strategy on an annual basis, the CEO prepares a detailed self-assessment that documents accomplishments during the past year. The CEO submits the self-assessment to the EECC which meets at least annually to deliberate and decide the CEOs compensation. Contemporaneous notes are taken of the meeting(s). The EECC reports committee decisions to the full board, including the CEOs performance against clearly defined objectives and compensation determinations. The EECC conducts a self- assessment at least annually and reviews its committee charter. Any changes are recommended to the board. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b The process for establishing the compensation of other senior staff, key employees and other staff is as follows: On an annual basis, the other senior staff, key employees and other staff prepare detailed self- assessments that document his or her goals for the upcoming year and his or her accomplishments during the past year. These self- assessments are submitted to his or her immediate supervisor. The immediate supervisor prepares written evaluations after reviewing and discussing them. The immediate supervisor provides staff recommendations to the CEO for the upcoming year. Compensation surveys for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similarly situated organizations are consulted annually to ascertain that the amounts are reasonable and appropriate. As necessary, but no less than every three (3) years, benchmark information is obtained from an independent outside salary and benefits consultant. In addition, the compensation is based on the range of overall organization- wide compensation amount established by the previously board- approved annual budget. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The Organization considers all requests from the public for documents, including those documents not required to be made public. Some such documents are available on the NHC website. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g Contract Fees $1,784,606 Computer Fees $90,537