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National Coalition on Health Care

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National Coalition on Health Care

National Coalition on Health Care (NCHC) is a coalition of groups working to achieve comprehensive health system reform. Founded in 1990 by Dr. Henry E. Simmons, M.D., NCHC is a non-profit alliance of more than 80 organizations.[1]

The coalition has a stated commitment to building a national bipartisan consensus in support for enactment and implementation of sustainable, systemic and system-wide health care reform.

Coalition principles

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The coalition's mission is grounded on five interdependent principles forming a framework for improving America's health care system:[2]

  • Health care coverage for all
  • Cost management
  • Improvement of health care quality and safety
  • Equitable financing
  • Simplified administration

Member organizations

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The National Coalition on Health Care comprises the following member organizations.

Member organizations:[3]

References

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  1. ^ Catherine Dodge and Jonathan D. Salant (September 10, 2009). "Obama Hits Reset on Health Debate to Win Wavering Democrats". Reuters. Retrieved September 18, 2009.
  2. ^ Coalition Principles : NCHC
  3. ^ Member Organizations, NCHC
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