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Dependable Coverage, Federal Efforts, News & Updates
United States of Care Responds to Senators Whitehouse and Cassidy’s Request for Information on Primary Care
On July 15, 2024, United States of Care (USofCare) submitted a response to a Request for Information (RFI) from Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) regarding primary care and the proposed Pay PCPs Act. The Pay PCPs Act and other federal proposals represent an opportunity for the…
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News & Updates, State Efforts
United States of Care Highlights Recent Victories, Positive Trends in 2024 State Legislative Wrap Up Report
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News & Updates, Oregon, State Efforts
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…
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Press Release
United States of Care Completes Virtual Press Call Detailing Public Sentiment Toward AI in Health Care
Washington, DC — Today at 10 AM ET, United States of Care (USofCare) hosted a virtual press call for members of the media to unveil the latest polling data on how people feel about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care. During this call, attendees gained early access…
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Press Release
USofCare Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Demand Oversight and Transparency on AI Usage in Health Care
While registered voters are divided on the use of AI in health care, transparency and congressional action on regulation is top of mind for most Americans. Washington, D.C. — United States of Care (USofCare), in partnership with Morning Consult, today released results from a comprehensive poll assessing public sentiment towards…
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Press Release
United States of Care Issues Statement in Response to Ruling in Braidwood v. Becerra
Washington, DC — Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a mixed ruling in Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra that largely upheld the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) free preventive services mandate while allowing specific exemptions for the case’s plaintiffs. As a result, this decision allows protections for more…
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Federal Efforts, News & Updates
United States of Care Responds to Senate Finance Committee’s White Paper on Chronic Care & Physician Payment
On June 14, 2024, United States of Care (USofCare) submitted comments in response to the white paper released by the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance entitled “Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B.” Our listening work has shown that people desire “patient-first…
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Federal Efforts, News & Updates
United States of Care Responds to 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Rule
On June 10, 2024, United States of Care (USofCare) submitted comments in response to the proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) entitled “FY 2025 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS) Proposed Rule.” USofCare applauds CMS’s efforts…
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Federal Efforts, News & Updates
USofCare’s Resources to Understand the Federal Regulatory Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care