Let’s Put People
at the Center of
Health Care
We must build a better, more equitable health care system in the wake of the pandemic.
The Latest from Our Experts
Check out the latest resources, news and more.
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July 15, 2021Research
Recent focus groups demonstrate the low bar of being satisfied with health insurance
USofCare recently undertook a series of focus groups as the next phase of our research to learn more about people’s needs and their perceptions of the health care system.
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July 13, 2021Public Option, State Efforts
Constructing a study: public health insurance option policy development
This USofCare memo and checklist is based on a multi-state research effort to identify study best practices as well as our on the ground experience in states that have successfully advanced public options. A carefully constructed study can set policymakers up for success as they pursue this policy solution.
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July 8, 2021Federal Efforts, Research, Resources
Methods and Leading Practices for Advancing Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through Government
United States of Care recently submitted the following comments to the Office of Management and Budget’s Request for Information (RFI) on Methods and Leading Practices for Advancing Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through Government.
Who We Are
Unite Behind Change
At United States of Care, we are listening to people’s needs, developing policy solutions, and partnering with others to ensure our health care system works for everyone. There is an urgency to act now because when it comes to people’s health and wellbeing, waiting for tomorrow is not an option.
What We Do
Challenging the System
At United States of Care, we aim to drive a unique, cross-sector, people-centered approach to prioritizing, creating and advancing state and federal policies that meet people’s needs. Our work is in three keys areas:
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Research & Listening to People
Pioneering a new approach to uniquely and deeply understand people’s needs to guide our work. -
Innovation & Policy Design
Driving health care policy design centered on the needs of people and mapping the building blocks of the health care system. -
State & Federal Efforts
Securing targeted near- and long-term health care wins that address people’s needs.
The Challenges
42% of voters have foregone health insurance in the past because of costs
22% of voters are concerned about losing their own coverage due to a job change
68% of voters are aware that some people face inequities when seeking health care
Source: Fall 2020, USofCare commissioned Qualboards national survey
Taking action together is the only way we’ll see the other side of this crisis. So many words connect us during this uncertain time, but the one that carries us farthest is TOGETHER.
Dr. J. Mario Molina Board Chair, United States of Care
USofCare in the News
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Morning Consult
As Congress Cools Its Public Option Ambitions, a Proxy Fight Is Playing Out in the States
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Bloomberg Law
Biden HHS Can Act Alone to Push Campaign Bid to Shrink Uninsured
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The Nevada Independent
Sisolak signs bill making Nevada the second state to adopt a public health insurance option
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Colorado Newsline
Colorado Option health care bill limps closer to finish line, with one House vote to go
May 27, 2021
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