This Annual Report is
Dedicated to the Memory of the Honorable
Paul G. Rogers
1921- 2008
Co-Chairman of the National Coalition on Health Care
1990-2008
Member of Congress
1955 to 1979
Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Health and the Environment
1971-1979
Visionary Leader
In a 1972 speech at a meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges Chairman
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Introduction.......................................................................................................................5
Accomplishments 2008-2009............................................................................................7
Leadership Growth........................................................................................................7
Membership Development...........................................................................................14
Membership Engagement............................................................................................23
NCHC Public Education and Advocacy Activities........................................................28
New Initiatives.............................................................................................................41
A Closer Look at NCHC in 2009......................................................................................47
New Board Member Bios.............................................................................................47
Staff Bios.....................................................................................................................51
Member Organizations and Affiliates...........................................................................58
Infrastructure Development and Capacity Building......................................................76