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June 7, 2018Press Release
USofCare Announces Policy Director – Kristin Wikelius
USofCare has named Kristin Wikelius as its new Policy Director. Wikelius will oversee state and federal policy work, enabling the organization to work towards finding solutions that put health care over politics. At US of Care, Wikelius will lead the effort to identify state-based, scalable policy solutions to ensure that every single American has access to quality, affordable health care regardless of health status, social need, or income.
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May 25, 2018News & Updates, State Efforts
Transformation and Innovation Underway in NC
The USofCare team members continued our national listening tour by visiting North Carolina on May 9. We met with Founder’s Council Member Natalie Weaver, representatives from local organizations, and patient and consumer advocates. We also met with Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and her team. We were glad to see such a committed and engaged advocacy community, and to meet with state leaders interested in addressing all the complex factors impacting the health and wellness of the state’s residents.
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May 24, 2018News & Updates
USofCare Adds Chief Operating Officer and Other New Hires
USofCare is pleased to announce the hiring of three new staff members. Leigh Warren is US of Care’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Patricia Nava will serve as the State and Public Affairs Coordinator. Rebecca Kunau is the new Special Assistant for the team.
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May 9, 2018Affordability, Federal Efforts, News & Updates
President Could Clear The Way For States To Bring Down Costs Of Prescription Drugs
In President Trump’s upcoming speech, we will be looking for two goals related to bringing down the cost of prescription drugs. There are several approaches the administration can take, including regulatory changes that empower states to take action. We will be watching to see what course the Administration decides to set.
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April 27, 2018Affordability, News & Updates, State Efforts
Utahns Want To Help Their Neighbors
First stop—Utah! USofCare listened to Utahns and found that health care is too expensive. We met with health care stakeholders, providers, policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, consumers, and patient advocates. While the issues, policies, and emotions involved are complicated, there is a willingness to work together to make it happen.
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April 11, 2018News & Updates, Research, Resources, State Efforts
Health Care Remains Americans’ Biggest Worry. States Can Get On The Case First.
According to a new Gallup poll, Americans worry most about the availability and affordability of health care. States can act now to develop and implement policy solutions, and we support states’ wide range of approaches that fit their own needs. USofCare aims to bring resources to state leaders to support their work.
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March 14, 2018Press Release
USofCare Announces Additions to Senior Leadership Team
USofCare announced the hire today of Allison O’Toole as Director of State Affairs, a new addition to the leadership team. She joins Executive Director Emily Barson and Director of Public Affairs Tom Kise.
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February 9, 2018News & Updates
A note from our Executive Director: February 2018
USofCare’s Executive Director answers questions about the new organization. As we grow, we look forward to continuing the dialogue.
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February 6, 2018Federal Efforts, News & Updates, Research, Resources, State Efforts
Health Affairs Blog: States That Have Aimed To Close The Coverage Gap—What Can We Learn?
The healthcare system could afford each person $10,000—if not for wasted costs and ineffective care. By closing the coverage gap, everyone in the U.S. could have access to health care. USofCare is partnering with Penn LDI to develop research-backed resources and approaches to policymakers. This report identifies common challenges encountered by states in attempts to close the coverage gap, summarizes important lessons learned, and highlights the themes across states.