2021

Families USA Letter of Support for Xavier Becerra to Serve as HHS Secretary

On February 22, Families USA sent the attached letter to Capitol Hill in support of the Hill's consideration of President Biden's nomination of California Attorney Xavier Becerra to serve as the Secre...

An Oral Health Equity Agenda For The Biden Administration

Featured in Health Affairs Blog, on February 23, 2021. Contributing authors Melissa Burroughs, Danny A. Kalash, Colin Reusch, Ifetayo B. Johnson, Kata M. Kertesz. COVID-19 has demonstrated the need...

Over 220 Organizations Send Letter of Support for Health Coverage Provisions in COVID-19 Relief Package

In a letter to Congress co-led by Families USA and Community Catalyst, over 215 organizations representing consumers advocates, labor, equity organizations, providers, plans, patients, public health o...

Health Care at a Crossroads: Trends for 2021

Health care is now at a crossroads – with COVID-19, calls for greater equity and unity after a year of reckoning, and a new administration in the White House. The opportunities and expectations for ...

Nearly 200 Advocates Send Key Principles for COVID-19 Relief Sent to the Administration and Congress

This letter, sent by a broad range of stakeholders concerned about health coverage, supports the American Rescue Act proposed by the 117th Congress. This legislation recognizes the immediate opportuni...

Securing Our Healthy Future: A Road Map for the 117th Congress to Improve Health and Health Care in Every American Community

The 117th U.S. Congress is convening at a pivotal moment in the history of our nation. We face a significant set of challenges, but also a momentous opportunity to greatly improve the lives of struggl...

Congress Can Provide Millions of Uninsured Workers with Health Care by Connecting Unemployment Insurance Beneficiaries with Health Insurance Premium Tax Credits

The version of the HEROES bill that the U.S. House of Representatives passed on October 1, 2020, proposed to connect people who benefit from unemployment insurance (UI) with advance premium tax credit...