News & Updates
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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…
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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)…
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February 15, 2024News & Updates, State Efforts
United States of Care Provides Testimony in Support of Washington Legislation Protecting Access to Cost-Free Preventive Services
On February 16, United States of Care submitted testimony to the Washington Senate Health Committee in support of HB 1957,…
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February 14, 2024News & Updates, State Efforts
United States of Care Provides Testimony in Support of Washington Legislation to Address Health Care Consolidation
On February 14, United States of Care submitted testimony in support of Senate Bill 5241 in the Washington House Committee…
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February 2, 2024Affordability, Hospital Fees, 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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January 8, 2024News & Updates
United States of Care Responds to the 2025 Notice of Benefit & Payment Parameters Proposed Rule
On January 8, United States of Care (USofCare) submitted comments in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’…
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December 14, 2023News & Updates, Research
New Research from USofCare Demonstrates Strong Voter Support for Lowering Health Care Costs, Limiting Facility Fees, and Requiring Transparency in Hospital Billing