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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February 15, 2024News & 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, legislation that would protect access to preventive care without cost sharing for millions of Washingtonians. This bill would significantly reduce the uncertainty and potential negative health outcomes caused by the…
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February 14, 2024News & 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 on Civil Rights and Judiciary. This legislation provides important oversight of health care entity mergers and acquisitions to ensure Washingtonians are protected from the negative impacts of health care consolidation….
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February 2, 2024Affordability, 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 legislation provides important oversight of health system mergers and acquisitions to ensure New Mexicans are protected from the negative impacts of health care consolidation. Health care consolidation in New Mexico…
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February 1, 2024Affordability, 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 Wellness Committee in support of HB 2378, which builds upon the important work the Washington legislature has already begun to help protect patients from unexpected hospital facility fees. Facility fees,…
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November 28, 2023Affordability, 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 treatment and the professional fees paid to providers. These unfairly billed fees result in the same service costing a higher amount simply because it was provided in a hospital-owned outpatient…
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November 20, 2023News & Updates, State Efforts
Overview of the Financial Performance of Nevada’s Health Care Industry
Many Nevadans report experiencing financial hardship due to hospital costs and even more worry about affording health care now and in the future. 65% of Nevada adults reported experiencing health care affordability burdens in 2022, with healthcare spending per person in Nevada growing 29% between 2013 and 2021. Despite many…
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September 29, 2023Hospital Fees, Resources, State Efforts
A Comparison: Connecticut and Indiana’s 2023 Facility Fee Legislation
In the ever-evolving landscape of health care legislation, 2023 witnessed a remarkable focus on fair billing practices across the United States. Lawmakers turned their attention to the crucial issue of protecting people from facility fees. Facility fees, often added by hospitals and health systems to the cost of services, have…
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August 3, 2023Resources, State Efforts
United States of Care Outlines the Section 1332 Waiver Application Process in a New Innovative Guide for Policymakers
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July 10, 2023News & Updates, State Efforts
United States of Care Highlights Recent Victories, Positive Trends in 2023 State Legislative Wrap Up Report
With state legislative sessions coming to a close across the nation, USofCare is highlighting some of the major successes and exciting trends we’ve seen across the states recently. Our analysis of the 2023 legislative session reveals three key themes emerging for state health policy reforms: From recent state action to…