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There is considerable evidence that community health workers (CHWs) are an effective and versatile workforce that can improve health outcomes and reduce health care costs for diverse groups and health conditions, however, despite CHWs’…
On December 11, Families USA sent this letter to Capitol Hill supporting the surprise billing compromise reached in the Lower Health Care Costs Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation includes critical protections for America’s families…
Families USA is thrilled to see Medicare oral health coverage included in the reforms passed by the House in H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. The bill provides for…
Key House and Senate health care leaders in both parties reached a deal on Sunday on legislation to protect patients from surprise medical bills. Families USA and the No Surprises Campaign fully supports this…
Families USA submitted this letter in response to CMS’s request for comments on Utah’s proposal to amend its section 1115 waiver to expand Medicaid eligibility to cover individuals up to 138% of the Federal…
Affordable, accessible, high-quality oral health care services are crucial to the overall health of our nation. Making sure that low-income adults can obtain these services requires a particularly concerted effort. California is a leader…
Families USA submitted this letter in response to Nebraska’s request for comments on its proposed application for a section 1115 waiver to create a two-tiered benefit package and add reporting requirements related to work…
New research supports the value and versatility of CHWs and PPs in advancing health equity. This webinar will discuss our evidence-based and equity-focused policy recommendations to better include this powerful workforce in the health…
Voters across America have spoken, and they want Congress to end surprise medical bills. Nine out of 10 voters, across party lines, support legislation that would end surprise medical bills. By more than nine…
NOTE: This blog was originally published in Medium on November 5, 2019. Once upon a time, our nation’s leaders worked together across party lines to help America’s children grow up healthy and strong. In…