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Press Release, State Efforts
USofCare Makes Push to Reform Minnesota’s Health Care System
US of Care has begun efforts to reform Minnesota’s health system. US of Care has convened Minnesota state legislators from both sides of the aisle for the past six months with the goal of helping them develop a state health policy agenda. Among the issues on the agenda are the need to stabilize the individual health insurance market, preserve funding for key health programs such as MinnesotaCare, and lay the foundation for longer-term reforms. US of Care is committed to supporting both their immediate legislative priorities and their strategic vision for a healthier Minnesota.
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Press Release, State Efforts
USofCare Applauds the Passage of New Mexico’s Medicaid Buy-in Act Out of Committee
United States of Care applauds the passage of the Medicaid Buy-in Act in the New Mexico state legislature. The bill would begin to implement the first-in-the-nation public buy-in option. It would expand coverage to tens of thousands while offering a new option to consumers, reducing health care costs. Medicaid buy-in proposals are important first steps toward the goal of getting every American access to quality, affordable health care.
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Press Release, Public Option, Research
Polling Shows Medicaid Buy-in Has Capacity to Cross Political Healthcare Divide
Most Americans support Medicaid Buy-in proposals for more affordable health care, regardless of party affiliation. Our research in New Mexico and nationally shows health care costs and access are among the public’s top concerns. A buy-in would allow individuals who are not currently eligible for Medicaid to purchase state-sponsored coverage similar to Medicaid. Read the complete polling memo for more.
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Press Release
USofCare and HLTH Create Premiere Health Policy Showcase and Dialogue
United States of Care and HLTH have joined forces to create a one-of-a-kind showcase for health policy. This event provides an opportunity for health care leaders, policymakers, and advocates to come together and explore innovative solutions to our country’s most pressing health care challenges. Join us for the HLTH showcase on October 27-30, 2019 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
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Press Release
Media Advisory: USofCare’s Inaugural Convening – The Path Ahead
Join United States of Care’s (USofCare) Inaugural Convening – The Path Ahead: A Road Map for American Health Care, where leading minds in government, policy, advocacy, and business converge to discuss the future of health care in the United States. This event provides a unique opportunity for members of the USofCare’s Board and Founder’s Council to collaborate with visionary leaders and chart a course towards a brighter future for American health care.
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Health Care Costs, Press Release
USofCare and Penn’s Leonard Davis Institute Release Affordability Brief
USofCare and Penn LDI released the first in a series of briefs that will examine the issue of health care affordability. The brief focuses on understanding the different ways that stakeholders conceptualize affordability as well as ways affordability can be defined. Using any definition, it is clear many Americans struggle with the high burden of health care costs. We hope the brief will foster discussion about health care affordability and guide policymakers on issues to consider.
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Press Release, State Efforts
US of Care Announces Minnesota Health Care Policy Resource Guide
USofCare has released its inaugural Minnesota Health Care Policy Resource Guide. This guide provides policymakers with information they need to develop and consider policies to address both state and federal health care challenges. The guide includes information on immediate needs, 2019 health care priorities, and long-term priorities.
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Press Release
USofCare Announces Policy Fellowship Program, Jason Helgerson and John McCarthy Named Inaugural Fellows
USofCare is pleased to announce the formation of its Fellowship Program and has named Jason Helgerson and John McCarthy as its inaugural fellows. The USofCare Fellowship Program will consist of experts in specific areas of health care who can provide advice to policymakers and advocates. The policy fellows will harness their specialized knowledge and on the ground experience to help USofCare develop and refine policies that ensure better health care for more Americans.
USofCare in the News
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The Colorado Sun
Colorado physicians must improve by prioritizing “culturally responsive care,” new report says
April 3, 2024 -
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Surge in facility fees raises cost of routine medical care: How patients can avoid them
April 2, 2024 -
The Nevada Independent
OPINION: Nevadans need the public option for health care. And a change to the status quo
March 25, 2024 -
Bangor Daily News
Maine’s policymakers must take action to protect Mainers from medical debt
March 22, 2024
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