Affordability
People want to know that they can afford the care they receive and won’t have to choose between their health and potential bankruptcy.
See why we’ve made affordability a priority.
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February 1, 2024Affordability, Hospital Fees, State Efforts
USofCare Provides Testimony to Washington House Health Care and Wellness Committee in Support of Legislation to Restrict Hospital Facility Fees
On Wednesday, United States of Care’s State Advocacy Manager, Kelsey Wulfkuhle delivered testimony before the Washington House Health Care and…
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November 28, 2023Affordability, Hospital Fees, State Efforts
New Resource: State Successes Passing Laws to Promote Fair Billing
Updated: September 3, 2024 Facility fees are expenses charged by hospitals and health systems in addition to the cost of…
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June 24, 2023Affordability, Federal Efforts, News & Updates, Public Comments
USofCare Submits Comment Letter on New Rule that Ends an Exclusion of DACA Recipients from Eligibility for Health Coverage
United States of Care (USofCare) submitted comments on the proposed rule by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)…
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June 23, 2023Affordability, Federal Efforts, Hospital Fees, News & Updates
USofCare Submits Statement to US Senate Finance Committee on Reigning In Hospital Prices
United States of Care has submitted a statement for the record to the United States Senate Finance Committee, commenting on…
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June 8, 2023Affordability, Dependable Coverage, Federal Efforts, News & Updates, Public Comments
United States of Care Submits Endorsement Letter In Support of the Bipartisan Site Act
United States of Care has endorsed the Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act, legislation that will realign market incentives…
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May 19, 2023Affordability, News & Updates, Oregon, Public Option, Resources, State Efforts
USofCare Highlights Innovative Opportunities for States to Use 1332 Waivers to Promote Affordability
As an organization dedicated to a more affordable, accessible, and equitable health care system, United States of Care closely monitors state efforts to pursue innovative policy actions to promote affordability.
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May 11, 2023Affordability, Maine, News & Updates, State Efforts
United States of Care Provides Testimony in Support of Maine Legislation to Limit Facility Fees
Earlier today, United States of Care submitted testimony in support of LD 1795, Maine legislation introduced by Senate President Troy…
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May 10, 2023Affordability, News & Updates
Braidwood’s Devastating Impact and What it Means for Our Care
What’s in your budget: cancer screenings or groceries? In a world where access to free preventive health care could be…
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May 10, 2023Affordability, Massachusetts, News & Updates, State Efforts
United States of Care Provides Testimony in Support of Massachusetts Cost-Free Preventive Services Legislation
Earlier this month, United States of Care and Community Catalyst submitted joint testimony in support of S. 647 and H….