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 1, 2024Affordability, Hospital Pricing, 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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November 28, 2023Affordability, Hospital Pricing, 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…
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November 20, 2023Nevada, News & 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…
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November 7, 2023Nevada, Press Release, Public Comments
USofCare Issues Statement In Response to Nevada Industry’s Faulty Analysis on Public Option Implementation
Carson City, NV — With Nevada’s long awaited public option moving forward and implementation getting closer, insurance companies, hospitals, and…
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September 29, 2023Connecticut, Hospital Pricing, Indiana, 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…
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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…
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June 1, 2023News & Updates, Public Option, Research, Resources, State Efforts
State Public Health Insurance Options: A Comparison
Access to health care is a necessary component of keeping our nation healthy, and people see health care as a top priority for elected officials. View USofCare’s comparisons of state public health insurance options.
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May 19, 2023Affordability, News & Updates, Oregon, Public Option, Resources, State Efforts
USofCare Highlights Innovative Opportunities for States to Use 1332 Waivers to Promote Affordability
As an organization dedicated to a more affordable, accessible, and equitable health care system, United States of Care closely monitors state efforts to pursue innovative policy actions to promote affordability.