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June 21, 2024Press Release
United States of Care Issues Statement in Response to Ruling in Braidwood v. Becerra
Washington, DC — Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a mixed ruling in Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra that largely upheld the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) free preventive services mandate while allowing specific exemptions for the case’s plaintiffs. As a result, this decision allows protections for more…
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June 3, 2024Press Release
USofCare Releases New Report Highlighting Negative Impact of Facility Fees on Health Equity
The new report details how hospital facility fees disproportionately impact communities that are historically marginalized by our health care system. Washington, DC — Today, United States of Care (USofCare) released a new report highlighting the impact hospital facility fees – or hidden, unexpected charges tacked onto a patient’s bill simply…
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March 28, 2024Press Release
United States of Care Report Explores Access to Culturally Responsive Care in Colorado
The report highlights policy recommendations on how to address a “one-size-fits-all” health care system WASHINGTON — Today, United States of Care (USofCare) released a new report highlighting gaps in our health care system in providing care that is culturally responsive – or care that respects and takes into account all…
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March 12, 2024Press 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 the following statement: “President Biden’s budget includes proposals that will make significant progress towards implementing critical targeted changes that we know people want – such as lowering health care costs…
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March 11, 2024Press Release
USofCare Submits Federal Comments Urging Federal Approval of Nevada’s Section 1332 Waiver
Washington, DC — United States of Care (USofCare) submitted comments recently urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of the Treasury to approve Nevada’s proposed Section 1332 State Innovation Waiver. The federal comment period for the proposed waiver remains open until March 14th. USofCare released the…
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March 7, 2024Press Release
Following the State of the Union, the White House and Congress Must Deliver on People-Centered Health Care Policy
WASHINGTON — Today, United States of Care released a statement from CEO and co-founder Natalie Davis on President Joseph R. Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address: “If there is one thing we can be sure of it’s that the year ahead of us is uncertain. The past few years…
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December 11, 2023Hospital Fees, Press Release, 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 voters overwhelmingly support by passing the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act and site-neutral payment policies. Washington, D.C. — Today, United States of Care released a new survey, conducted by Morning…
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November 20, 2023Press Release
USofCare Releases Statement on Nevada’s Progress Implementing the Public Option
Carson City, NV — In response to Nevada policymakers taking the next step towards implementing a public option by providing stakeholders the opportunity to comment on the state’s proposed 1332 waiver, United States of Care released the following statement: “Nevadans have made it clear they want access to affordable, quality…
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Los Alamos Daily Post
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Financial Times -- Health Payer Specialist
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AP
NQF Board Welcomes 4 New Senior Execs From Leading Healthcare Consumer and Purchaser Organizations
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