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February 8, 2019News & Updates, State Efforts
AJMC: CMS’ Boehler, NC Health Chief Cohen Talk Strategies at United States of Care Panel
At a United States of Care Panel, Mandy K. Cohen and Adam Boehler discussed state strategies to address health care costs and improve care. Cohen and Boehler talked about federal-state collaboration in pursuit of shared goals around value-based care, alternative payment models, and the challenge of convincing managed care organizations to accept 1-sided risk models. CMS has 4 points they keep in mind when making decisions about value-based transformation: patients as consumers, providers as accountable entities, payment for outcomes, and prevention. Ultimately, CMS wants to focus on prioritizing patients over stakeholders.
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February 7, 2019Health Care Costs, News & Updates, State Efforts
Politics Aside, Americans Agree: States Can and Should Take Action on Health Care
Despite political divisions, Americans of all political affiliations agree that states can and should take action to improve health care. USofCare identified five areas in which strategic steps can be taken to build toward improving health care access for millions of Americans. These include making insurance more affordable and improving access to mental health care. Bipartisan support for state-led solutions offers hope for progress in addressing health care challenges in the US.
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February 6, 2019News & Updates
United States of Care Turns One
We launched USofCare to help everyone in this country gain access to affordable health care. Our goal is to focus on people, not politics, and we are energized by the progress we have made in our first year. Some of the highlights from our first year include our listening tour, research, and creation of policy resources. Looking ahead, we plan to use this knowledge as a national call to action, shaping policies and supporting reform efforts to make affordable health care a reality.
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January 29, 2019Press Release, Public Option, Research
Polling Shows Medicaid Buy-in Has Capacity to Cross Political Healthcare Divide
Most Americans support Medicaid Buy-in proposals for more affordable health care, regardless of party affiliation. Our research in New Mexico and nationally shows health care costs and access are among the public’s top concerns. A buy-in would allow individuals who are not currently eligible for Medicaid to purchase state-sponsored coverage similar to Medicaid. Read the complete polling memo for more.
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January 29, 2019Public Option, Research, Resources
Medicaid Buy-in: Crossing Healthcare’s Political Divide
Medicaid Buy-in could help bridge the political divide in health care and provide predictability and security. Our polling memo summarizes research and reveals that people support Medicaid Buy-In, which is currently not a politicized issue. As the cost of health care continues to be a driving concern for voters, Medicaid Buy-in could offer an effective solution.
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January 16, 2019Resources, State Efforts
2019 State Outlook: 5 Opportunities for Bipartisan Collaboration
With electing season ending, it’s time to see how newly elected leaders can take action on health care and deliver on their promises to voters. Our new report highlights 5 bipartisan opportunities to improve health care in America, including expanding access to care and lowering costs. The insightful report provides a roadmap for policymakers, health care leaders, and advocates to collaborate on solutions that benefit all Americans.
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December 14, 2018News & Updates
USofCare Inaugural Convening – Rundown
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December 13, 2018Press Release
USofCare and HLTH Create Premiere Health Policy Showcase and Dialogue
United States of Care and HLTH have joined forces to create a one-of-a-kind showcase for health policy. This event provides an opportunity for health care leaders, policymakers, and advocates to come together and explore innovative solutions to our country’s most pressing health care challenges. Join us for the HLTH showcase on October 27-30, 2019 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
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November 30, 2018Press Release
Media Advisory: USofCare’s Inaugural Convening – The Path Ahead
Join United States of Care’s (USofCare) Inaugural Convening – The Path Ahead: A Road Map for American Health Care, where leading minds in government, policy, advocacy, and business converge to discuss the future of health care in the United States. This event provides a unique opportunity for members of the USofCare’s Board and Founder’s Council to collaborate with visionary leaders and chart a course towards a brighter future for American health care.