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October 31, 2018Affordability, News & Updates, Resources, State Efforts
Prescription Drug Prices: Problems, Solutions, and What States Can Do
The price of prescription drugs has increasingly been a topic of public concern over the last several years. Americans believe that Congress and the President are not doing enough about the problem. This brief identifies drivers of rising prescription drug costs and reviews ways that states can address them.
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October 16, 2018News & Updates, Resources, State Efforts
States Are Ready to Act
On our listening tour, USofCare has been learning from the health care leaders who are advancing state initiatives. We found that the desire for action on health care is strong, bipartisanship is emerging across the country, and states are eager for help and shared learning. We look forward to continuing to work with experts and advocates from across the country to support state solutions.
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September 18, 2018Minnesota, News & Updates, Resources, State Efforts
USofCare – Minnesota Health Care Policy Resource Guide
Minnesota faces important policy issues in both the long-term and immediate future. In our Health Care Policy Resource Guide, we lay out a health care to-do list for Minnesota, addressing immediate needs, 2019 health care priorities, and long-term priorities. We hope it will serve as a resource for current and potential policymakers, both state and federal, to familiarize themselves with the evolving health care landscape in the state.
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August 8, 2018News & Updates, Research, Resources, State Efforts
USofCare Interested Parties Memo – 2019 Potential State Policy Trends
United States of Care has spent the last six months listening and learning from health care leaders in states across the country. We have visited four states and held conversations with more than 20. USofCare continues to work to fill gaps and help states make progress. Based on our outreach, we found several areas we believe state activity will be focused on.
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April 11, 2018News & Updates, Research, Resources, State Efforts
Health Care Remains Americans’ Biggest Worry. States Can Get On The Case First.
According to a new Gallup poll, Americans worry most about the availability and affordability of health care. States can act now to develop and implement policy solutions, and we support states’ wide range of approaches that fit their own needs. USofCare aims to bring resources to state leaders to support their work.
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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.
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February 5, 2018News & Updates, Research, Resources
Survey Results: Informed and Engaged Citizens’ Views on Health Care
Hart Research Associates and Public Opinion Strategies’ online survey showed us that 9 in 10 people want to put health care over politics. The survey also found that people prioritize quality, affordable health care over coverage.