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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March 20, 2024Affordability, News & Updates, Resources, State Efforts
New Resource: Get the Facts on Hospital Cost Shifting
As health care prices continue to climb, a larger-than-ever financial burden is placed on patients, with nearly one in four…
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March 12, 2024Affordability, Congressional Efforts, Federal Efforts, Hospital Pricing, Patient-First Care, Press Release
USofCare Responds to President Biden’s Proposed FY2025 Budget
Washington, DC — In response to President Biden’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025, United States of Care (USofCare) released…
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March 8, 2024Affordability, Congressional Efforts, Federal Efforts, Hospital Pricing, News & Updates, Patient-First Care
United States of Care Submits Statement to US Senate Budget Committee on Lowering Health Care Costs & Improving Health Outcomes
On March 7, United States of Care (USofCare) submitted a statement for the record to the United States Senate Committee…
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March 1, 2024Administrative Efforts, Affordability, Federal Comment Letters, Federal Efforts, Medicare, News & Updates, Public Comments
United States of Care Responds to 2025 Medicare Advantage/Part D Advance Notice
USofCare applauds CMS’ IRA proposal through the Advance Notice to lower the out-of-pocket costs cap to $2,000 in 2025. We look forward to supporting future action to address people’s concern with health care affordability, including the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation efforts.
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February 2, 2024Affordability, Hospital Pricing, News & Updates, State Efforts
United States of Care Provides Testimony in Support of New Mexico Legislation to Address Hospital Consolidation
Earlier today, United States of Care submitted testimony in support of Senate Bill 15 in the New Mexico Senate. This…
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February 1, 2024Affordability, News & Updates
New Resource: Protecting People from Ground Ambulance Surprise Bills
One of the primary drivers of high out-of-pocket health care costs for people are surprise medical bills, or balance bills….
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February 1, 2024Affordability, Hospital Pricing, 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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December 14, 2023Affordability, Hospital Pricing, News & Updates, Research
New Research from USofCare Demonstrates Strong Voter Support for Lowering Health Care Costs, Limiting Facility Fees, and Requiring Transparency in Hospital Billing
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December 11, 2023Affordability, Federal Comment Letters, Federal Efforts, Hospital Pricing, Press Release, Public Comments, Research
USofCare Releases First of Its Kind Poll Showing Strong Support for Lowering Health Care Costs, Limiting Fees, and Requiring Transparency in Hospital Billing
With America’s health care affordability crisis top of mind for a majority of people, policymakers can pursue targeted solutions that…