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June 1, 2022Federal Efforts
May 25 Virtual Event: CMS Vision for the Future of Medicare
In this conversation with Dr. Meena Seshamani, MD, PhD, Deputy Administrator and Director for the Center for Medicare, we hear first hand about the CMS Vision for the Future of Medicare followed by audience Q&A.
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May 17, 2022Research, Resources, Virtual Care
Barriers Providers Face in Providing Equitable Virtual Care to Patients
At USofCare, we recognize the urgency with which a virtual care system of the future that focuses on people’s needs and removes barriers to equitable access needs to be built. As we continue to work toward a virtual care system that closes gaps in access for all people, this brief spotlights the unique challenges and experiences of providers–with a particular eye toward safety net providers–in providing equitable virtual care to patients.
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May 17, 2022Federal Efforts, News & Updates
USofCare Responds to Federal Communications Commission Request for Comment on Allowing Flexibility for State Medicaid Programs to Leverage Text Messaging to Support Continuity of Coverage
On May 17, United States of Care submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in response to a letter that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sent to the FCC asking for clarification on the ability for State…
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May 16, 2022Affordability, News & Updates, Oregon, Public Option, State Efforts
United States of Care Provides Comment to Oregon Policymakers on Enhancing Access to Affordable Coverage to More Oregonians
On May 13, United States of Care provided public comment during a meeting of the Bridge Plan Task Force created under HB 4035 that is tasked with developing the framework and identifying the federal funding pathway for the Bridge Plan.
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May 12, 2022News & Updates, Press Release
United States of Care Releases One-of-a-Kind Roadmap for Improving Health Care
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May 12, 2022Affordability, Federal Efforts, News & Updates, Research, State Efforts
United Solutions for Care: Progress and Opportunities
United States of Care is building a better future for the health care system. We champion fair and commonsense policy changes to meet people’s urgent needs: the certainty that their health care will be affordable, that their coverage will be dependable and there when they need it, that their health care is personalized, and that the system is easy to understand and navigate.
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April 21, 2022Dependable Coverage, News & Updates
USofCare Responds to Federal Request for Information on Advancing Access to Coverage and Care in Medicaid and CHIP
On April 18, United States of Care submitted responses to a Request for Information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on access to coverage and care in the Medicaid and CHIP programs.
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April 18, 2022News & Updates, Oregon, Public Option, State Efforts
Oregon’s Bridge Plan Promotes Continuity of Coverage and Lays the Foundation for a Public Health Insurance Option
In the below brief, USofCare outlines the challenges Oregonians face in accessing quality, affordable health care and how policymakers can build off the Bridge Plan to address these challenges and cover more residents.
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April 18, 2022News & Updates, Oregon, Public Option, State Efforts
Oregon’s Medicaid Program Infrastructure Promotes Health Equity and Care Coordination
The below brief details how Oregon’s CCO model delivers coordinated, integrated care with a focus on advancing health equity and addressing health-related social needs.