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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News & Updates, Research, Resources, State Efforts
New Report: Culturally Responsive Care in Colorado
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News & Updates, Public Option, State Efforts
The Colorado Option Advances Equitable Access to Health Care Through Implementation of Culturally Responsive Provider Networks
Since the Colorado Option was signed into law in June 2021, United States of Care has worked to with in-state…
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Affordability, News & Updates, State Efforts
New Resource: Get the Facts on Hospital Cost Shifting
As health care prices continue to climb, a larger-than-ever financial burden is placed on patients, with nearly one in four…
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News & Updates, State Efforts
United States of Care Provides Testimony in Support of Michigan Legislation to Establish a State-Based Marketplace
Today, United States of Care submitted testimony in support of Senate Bill 633 in the Michigan Senate Committee on Health…
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News & 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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News & 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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Affordability, 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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Affordability, Hospital Fees, State Efforts
USofCare Provides Testimony to Washington House Health Care and Wellness Committee in Support of Legislation to Restrict Hospital Facility Fees
On Wednesday, United States of Care’s State Advocacy Manager, Kelsey Wulfkuhle delivered testimony before the Washington House Health Care and…
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Affordability, Hospital Fees, State Efforts
New Resource: State Successes Passing Laws to Promote Fair Billing
Updated: September 3, 2024 Facility fees are expenses charged by hospitals and health systems in addition to the cost of…