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February 1, 2024Affordability, News & Updates
New Resource: Protecting People from Ground Ambulance Surprise Bills
One of the primary drivers of high out-of-pocket health care costs for people are surprise medical bills, or balance bills. These unexpected bills are charged for care received from an out-of-network provider in an in-network facility. Despite the passage of the federal No Surprises Act (NSA) and some states passing…
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February 1, 2024Affordability, Hospital Fees, State Efforts
USofCare Provides Testimony to Washington House Health Care and Wellness Committee in Support of Legislation to Restrict Hospital Facility Fees
On Wednesday, United States of Care’s State Advocacy Manager, Kelsey Wulfkuhle delivered testimony before the Washington House Health Care and Wellness Committee in support of HB 2378, which builds upon the important work the Washington legislature has already begun to help protect patients from unexpected hospital facility fees. Facility fees,…
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January 8, 2024News & Updates
United States of Care Responds to the 2025 Notice of Benefit & Payment Parameters Proposed Rule
On January 8, United States of Care (USofCare) submitted comments in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) for 2025, which outlines the rules and regulations for health care plans offered on the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Marketplace. The…
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December 14, 2023News & Updates, Research
New Research from USofCare Demonstrates Strong Voter Support for Lowering Health Care Costs, Limiting Facility Fees, and Requiring Transparency in Hospital Billing
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December 11, 2023Hospital Fees, Press Release, Research
USofCare Releases First of Its Kind Poll Showing Strong Support for Lowering Health Care Costs, Limiting Fees, and Requiring Transparency in Hospital Billing
With America’s health care affordability crisis top of mind for a majority of people, policymakers can pursue targeted solutions that voters overwhelmingly support by passing the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act and site-neutral payment policies. Washington, D.C. — Today, United States of Care released a new survey, conducted by Morning…
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December 11, 2023Federal Efforts, Hospital Fees, News & Updates
USofCare Urges U.S. House of Representatives to Pass Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
United States of Care (USofCare) sent a letter to leadership urging members of the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the bipartisan Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (H.R. 5378) ahead for a vote on the bill scheduled for later today. Across demographics, geography, and party affiliation, people agree that health…
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December 4, 2023News & Updates
United States of Care Responds to Request for Information by the IRS, EBSA, & CMS on Free Over-the-Counter Preventive Services
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November 28, 2023Affordability, Hospital Fees, State Efforts
New Resource: State Successes Passing Laws to Promote Fair Billing
Updated: September 3, 2024 Facility fees are expenses charged by hospitals and health systems in addition to the cost of treatment and the professional fees paid to providers. These unfairly billed fees result in the same service costing a higher amount simply because it was provided in a hospital-owned outpatient…
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November 20, 2023News & Updates, State Efforts
Overview of the Financial Performance of Nevada’s Health Care Industry
Many Nevadans report experiencing financial hardship due to hospital costs and even more worry about affording health care now and in the future. 65% of Nevada adults reported experiencing health care affordability burdens in 2022, with healthcare spending per person in Nevada growing 29% between 2013 and 2021. Despite many…