In order to avoid conflicts of interest, the NPA does not accept funding from pharmaceutical or medical device companies.

NPA also conceived and piloted the "Choosing Wisely" concept with a grant from the ABIM Foundation and the support of Consumer Reports.

The concept encourages patients to choose care that is supported by evidence, not duplicative of other tests or procedures already received, free from harm, and truly necessary.

degree from a professional school accredited by the LCME or the AOA's COCA; or hold a license to practice medicine within the United States.

"[8] The last NPA Senior Policy Advisor was Valerie Arkoosh, who appeared on All In with Chris Hayes to talk about the Affordable Care Act.