Our State Policy Efforts
Understanding people’s needs to drive near-term health care reform
We are working in states to expand access to quality, affordable health care right now – because progress usually begins at the local level.
Our Goal
Our goal is to expand access to quality, affordable health care in the near term while paving a path toward durable, people-centered federal policies. In order to achieve improved outcomes for people, health care policies must protect people from financial devastation due to illness or injury, be fiscally responsible and achieve the durable political support necessary to ensure long-term stability.
In the future, we want all people to be able to access high-quality health care in a way that meets their unique needs at a price they can afford.
We know what it takes to get the right stakeholders to the table, build the right coalition, develop the strongest policy, communicate complex issues in a compelling way and engage the public in a productive dialog. Our team takes a multi-faceted approach to providing resources, strategic advice, and technical assistance, while sharing best practices with partners on the ground across the country.
Targeted Campaign Approach
The role that we play in each effort is customized based on what’s needed:
- Develop and execute a targeted approach to get our prioritized policies across the finish line
- Develop a network of campaign operatives in partnership with allies to execute campaigns across the country
- Create and share a library of resources, tactics and playbooks with state and federal allies
- Provide strategic political advice and engage in direct advocacy in order to shore up inside-the-capitol support among legislators and governors
- Provide a variety of technical assistance related to policy development, public opinion research, message development, coalition building, etc.
- Assist with identifying financial resources to support campaigns and counter opposition efforts
Improving Health Care Should
be a Joint Effort
Dr. Rebekah Gee, former Louisiana Secretary of Health, discusses why every American deserves equal access to affordable health care and why we need to work together to address the issues of cost and better health care outcomes.
Our Current State-Initiatives:
- Affordability Standards: USofCare is leading a multi-state learning collaborative to support states developing and utilizing new ways of measuring health care affordability.
- Public Health Insurance Option: USofCare is driving a multi-state approach to expanding coverage through Public Option.
- Mental Health: USofCare is supporting state-based advocates seeking to raise awareness for solutions that increase access and parity in mental health care.
Contact us today if you need policy solutions, research and insights to approaches that put people’s needs in the center of change.
Our Network of Experts
Our network of leadership councils that inform our work include:
- A bipartisan Board of Directors
- Our Founder’s Council of more than 100 experts representing health care executives, policy experts, researchers, providers, patients, advocates and more
- An Entrepreneurs Council of health care executives and innovators
- Our Voices of Real Life comprised of individuals representing diverse communities with various life experiences
Latest State Efforts
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March 29, 2023News & Updates, State Efforts
Get the Facts: What are the Benefits of State-Based Marketplaces (SBMs)?
State-Based Marketplaces (SBMs) allow states to enhance the consumer enrollment experience for those purchasing coverage in the individual market. SBMs…
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March 28, 2023Health Care Costs, News & Updates, State Efforts
United States of Care Provides Testimony to Colorado House Health and Insurance Committee in Support of Legislation to Restrict Hospital Facility Fees
On Friday, March 24, United States of Care’s (USofCare) Policy Manager, Eric Waskowicz, delivered testimony before the Colorado House Health…
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March 10, 2023Health Care Costs, News & Updates, Public Option, State Efforts
United States of Care Provides Testimony in Support of Colorado Legislation to Strengthen the State’s Innovative Colorado Option
In March 2023, Colorado Representatives Kyle Brown and Iman Jodeh and Senator Dylan Roberts introduced HB23-1224, legislation that would build on the successes of…
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