State Efforts
We are working in states to expand access to quality, affordable, health care – because people can’t wait for a perfect solution from Washington, D.C.
Learn more about our state policy efforts.
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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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July 30, 2018Public Option, State Efforts
NM Exploring Medicaid Buy-In as a Pathway to Coverage for All
The opportunity to purchase Medicaid coverage could be beneficial for many consumers in the state.
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May 25, 2018News & Updates, State Efforts
Transformation and Innovation Underway in NC
The USofCare team members continued our national listening tour by visiting North Carolina on May 9. We met with Founder’s Council Member Natalie Weaver, representatives from local organizations, and patient and consumer advocates. We also met with Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and her team. We were glad to see such a committed and engaged advocacy community, and to meet with state leaders interested in addressing all the complex factors impacting the health and wellness of the state’s residents.
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April 27, 2018Affordability, News & Updates, State Efforts
Utahns Want To Help Their Neighbors
First stop—Utah! USofCare listened to Utahns and found that health care is too expensive. We met with health care stakeholders, providers, policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, consumers, and patient advocates. While the issues, policies, and emotions involved are complicated, there is a willingness to work together to make it happen.
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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.