Health Care Value
First Do No Harm: Addressing the Patient Safety Crisis
Medical errors account for 251,000 deaths a year in the U.S. and the error rate in the U.S. is higher than in other countries like Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, and the UK. 1 in 4 experienc...
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Families USA Statement for the Record for Senate Budget Committee Hearing on How Primary Care Improves Health Care Efficiency
Families USA submitted this statement for the record in advance of the Senate Budget Committee Hearing, “How Primary Care Improves Health Care Efficiency”, on March 6th, 2024. Robust and compre...
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Understanding the Biggest Threats to the No Surprises Act Achieving Its Full Potential
No one should go bankrupt from receiving health care. Yet 60% of people experiencing bankruptcy in America cite medical expenses as a leading cause. Thanks to the No Surprises Act (NSA) of 2020, more ...
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The Weight of High Hospital Prices Is Keeping American Workers Underwater
Every worker in America deserves the opportunity to earn a living wage and have access to high-quality and affordable health care that keeps them and their families healthy. Yet high and rising health...
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Families USA Submits Comments on CMS 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice for Changes to Medicare Advantage Payment Policies
Families USA submitted comments on the Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2025 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies (i.e., 2...
View MoreFamilies USA Statement for the Record for Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Hearing on Rare Diseases
Families USA submitted this statement for the record in advance of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health “Legislative Proposals to Support Patients with Rare Diseases” on February 2...
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A Pro-Consumer Policy Agenda to Achieve Meaningful Health System Transformation
Families USA and four of our consumer advocacy partners — American Heart Association, National Consumers League, National Partnerships for Women and Families, and Third Way — are proud to introduc...
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The Human Impact of Payment Reform
The current predominant model for health care payment and delivery encourages one costly medical procedure after another, often embedded with hidden fees and ultimately failing to actually help patien...
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Behind the Cost of Care: An Analysis of High and Irrational California Health Care Prices
Families across California are grappling with the devastating effects of high health care costs. Over half of all Californians have had to skip or postpone needed health care services due to the cost ...
View MoreFamilies USA Provides Comment on Proposed Guidance for March-In Authority
Families USA submitted comments to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Commerce, and Department of Health and Human Services on a Request from Information Regardin...
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