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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.
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November 30, 2018Affordability, Resources, State Efforts
“Surprise” Medical Bills: State Opportunities to Protect Patients
Most people hope that being covered by health insurance will protect them from financial ruin if they are sick or injured. However, people with insurance can receive unexpected “surprise” medical bills after they seek care, even if they were treated at a facility within their network. Read the full brief about surprise medical bills.
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November 29, 2018Public Option, Resources, State Efforts
Medicaid Buy-In: State of Play
As states look for opportunities to control insurance costs, stabilize their insurance markets and provide consumers with more options, Medicaid Buy-in is emerging as a potential solution under consideration in many states. Medicaid Buy-in is generating excitement from both consumer groups and state governments interested in improving health insurance affordability and choice. Fourteen states are in various stages of exploring Medicaid Buy-in, and each state’s approach will likely be designed differently to meet the state’s unique needs.
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November 13, 2018State Efforts
North Carolina’s Approach to Creating Opportunities for Health Can Serve as a Model to Other States
One of the core causes of poor health outcomes and high costs of health care are unmet non-medical drivers of health. North Carolina may have found a way to sustainably tackle the fundamental drivers of health as part of their Medicaid Transformation Project. We commend North Carolina for its commitment to tackling the primary drivers of health, and it can serve as a national model for its approach.