Federal Efforts
We’re working to create the conditions for long-term change by advancing federal policy improvements. Learn more about our federal efforts.
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May 9, 2024Federal Efforts, News & Updates
United States of Care Responds to FTC, DOJ, and HHS Request for Information on Consolidation in Health Care
On May 7, 2024, United States of Care (USofCare) submitted comments in response to a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding consolidation in health care. USofCare knows that affordability is people’s top…
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May 1, 2024Federal Efforts, News & Updates
USofCare’s 2024 Federal Priorities for Health Care Reform
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March 8, 2024Affordability, Federal Efforts, News & Updates
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 on the Budget. Our statement responds to the Committee’s March 6 hearing entitled “How Primary Care Improves Health Care Efficiency.” In our statement, USofCare commends the Committee’s focus on lowering…
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March 1, 2024Federal Efforts, News & Updates
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 20, 2024Federal Efforts, News & Updates
United States of Care Responds to Proposed Rule on Association Health Plans
On February 20, 2024, United States of Care (USofCare) submitted comments in response to the Employee Benefits Security Administration’s (EBSA) proposed rule entitled “Definition of “Employer”-Association Health Plans.” USofCare is supportive of the proposed rule, which seeks to rescind a 2018 regulation from the Department of Labor that weakened the…
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December 11, 2023Federal Efforts, Hospital Fees, News & Updates
USofCare Urges U.S. House of Representatives to Pass Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
United States of Care (USofCare) sent a letter to leadership urging members of the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the bipartisan Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (H.R. 5378) ahead for a vote on the bill scheduled for later today. Across demographics, geography, and party affiliation, people agree that health…
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October 10, 2023Federal Efforts, News & Updates
USofCare Submits Comments in Response to W&M’s Request for Information on Improving Health Care Access in Rural and Underserved Areas
On September 7, 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means (W&M) issued a request for information (RFI) seeking input from stakeholders on how the Committee can pursue solutions to reshape the U.S. health care system to focus on improving access to care in rural and underserved…
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September 14, 2023Federal Efforts, News & Updates, Resources
Free Preventive Services at Risk in the Braidwood Decision
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July 6, 2023Federal Efforts, News & Updates
USofCare Submits Comments In Response to CMS’s Proposals to Improve Medicaid Access and Managed Care Services
On July 3, United States of Care (USofCare) submitted two comment letters in response to two proposed rules by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Pulling from our listening work and our state-based advocacy efforts, we commend the agency for its efforts to expand and improve access to…