Debate Finally Highlights Health Care Access and Affordability, But More Work Remains

WASHINGTON—In response to tonight’s presidential debate, CEO and Co-Founder Natalie Davis issues the following statement on behalf of United States of Care: “Tonight’s debate finally brought much-needed attention to the critical issues of health care accessibility and affordability, topics that have been largely absent from this election cycle. While we’re…

United States of Care Responds to 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

On September 9, 2024, United States of Care (USofC) submitted its response to the proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) entitled “CY 2025 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements;…

United States of Care Responds to 2025 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule

On September 9, 2024, United States of Care (USofCare) submitted a response to a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) entitled “CY 2025 Hospital Outpatient PPS Policy Changes and Payment Rates and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System Policy Changes and Payment Rates (CMS-1809),” also known…

United States of Care Highlights Recent Victories, Positive Trends in 2024 State Legislative Wrap Up Report

Oregon’s Basic Health Plan, Explained

On June 7, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approved the State of Oregon’s proposed Blueprint to create a Basic Health Plan (BHP) under Section 1331 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Beginning July 1, 2024, Oregon will allow individuals with incomes between 138-200% federal poverty level (FPL) and…