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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March 17, 2020COVID-19, Federal Efforts, Resources
March 17 Tele-Briefing: Key Health Care Capitol Hill and Trump Administration Staff
This is the first of what we hope will become a series of briefings where we bring a critical mass of the experts and health policy thinkers.
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October 1, 2019Affordability, Federal Efforts, Resources
Health Care Safety-Net Programs After the Affordable Care Act
A new brief explores the landscape of the health care safety net and the evolving challenges these programs and providers face.
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September 4, 2019Federal Efforts, Resources, State Efforts
Interested Parties Memo: State Progress Informs DC Policy
It is often easy to forget how popular and ingrained elements of our federal health care system began with creative state leadership.
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October 12, 2018Federal Efforts, News & Updates
The Hill: Focus on states for health care solutions this midterm election
During the midterm election season, voters who care about health care should focus on state-level decision makers. Viable policy solutions on health care are highly unlikely to come out of our nation’s capital in the near future due to the political climate. This op-ed encourages voters to focus on candidates running for governor and state legislature instead of putting all their faith in federal candidates.
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May 9, 2018Affordability, Federal Efforts, News & Updates
President Could Clear The Way For States To Bring Down Costs Of Prescription Drugs
In President Trump’s upcoming speech, we will be looking for two goals related to bringing down the cost of prescription drugs. There are several approaches the administration can take, including regulatory changes that empower states to take action. We will be watching to see what course the Administration decides to set.
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February 6, 2018Federal Efforts, News & Updates, Research, Resources, State Efforts
Health Affairs Blog: States That Have Aimed To Close The Coverage Gap—What Can We Learn?
The healthcare system could afford each person $10,000—if not for wasted costs and ineffective care. By closing the coverage gap, everyone in the U.S. could have access to health care. USofCare is partnering with Penn LDI to develop research-backed resources and approaches to policymakers. This report identifies common challenges encountered by states in attempts to close the coverage gap, summarizes important lessons learned, and highlights the themes across states.