Dear Health Advocates,

There is a LOT to cover this week as our advocacy continues into the Holiday season. Last week, the House voted to PASS the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act! Now, we must put pressure on the Senate to pass the final edition of this bill to ensure more accountability and affordability for patients! We encourage you to keep using the tool below to tell your member of Congress to vote YES on Lower Cost, More Transparency over the next several hours




We also have a few new resources for you, including a slide deck from our webinar last week on California's approach to affordable pricing in healthcare. Also, registration is open for our virtual 2024 Health Action Conference (HAC) in January, where we will talk about these issues and many more. You can find more on these opportunities below, as well as this week’s new resources: 

Action Items

REGISTER NOW! Families USA Events: 2024 Health Action Conference Registration Open Now!! 

Families USA Stories: Share Your Pharmaceutical Health Care Story


TAKE ACTION: Families USA Action Email Campaign (from Individuals): Tell your Senator: Same Service Same Price

Lower Cost, More Transparency is on to the Senate! Please amplify with your own networks!

Families USA Action Item: Lower Prices, More Transparency Act social graphic

Consumers First Statement of Support: Consumers First Announces Support of Lower Costs, More Transparency Act

Upcoming Events

THIS WEEK! Families USA Webinar:  Messaging Webinar Placeholder

REGISTER NOW! Families USA Events: 2024 Health Action Conference Registration Open Now!! 

Resources For Your Health Advocacy

Families USA Outlook: 2024 State Legislative Outlook: Top 10 Health Policies for Health Advocates’ Agendas in the Year Ahead

Health Care Value

NEW! Families USA Webinar: Building Practical Power to Win Against Health Care Pricing Abuses: Insights from California's Approach to Tackle Unaffordable Prices
Families USA Issue Brief: Paying the Price: How Drug Manufacturers' Greed is Making Health Care Less Affordable for All of Us
Families USA Comment Letter: Letter to Congress On Advancing Bipartisan Same Service Same Price Proposals
Families USA Fact Sheet: Capping Prescription Drug Copays is Not Enough – Congress Must Help America's Families By Addressing the Root Causes of High and Rising Drug Costs
Families USA Insights Blog: Big Drug Companies vs. Lower Drug Prices: Breaking Down the Lawsuits
Families USA Letter: Letter to President Biden on Implementation of the No Surprises Act
Families USA Comment: Nearly 100 Groups Support Strong Implementation of Medicare Negotiation Program
Families USA Report: Communities Winning the Fight Against Corporate Hospital Pricing Abuses
Families USA Press Release: New House Legislation Takes Critical Steps Forward In Unveiling Corporate Hospital Pricing Abuses To Protect Families’ Financial Security

Families USA Fact Sheet: Congress Must Act: Families Across America Should Pay the Same Price for the Same Health Care Services

Health Coverage

Families USA Insights: Open Enrollment Avoids Closing the Door on Families Who Rely on Medicaid Coverage
Families USA Issue Brief: Medicaid Managed Care: A Multibillion-Dollar Business with Little Oversight

Families USA Comment Letter: Families USA and Stakeholders Submit Letter to CMS: Improve Oral Health Through Medicare

Families USA Comment Letter: Families USA Comment on Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance and Fixed Indemnity Plan Proposed Rules

Families USA Form: Share Your Story - Junk Health Insurance Plans




Health Equity 

Families USA Issue Brief: Policy Development Strategies to Improve Maternal Health
Families USA One-Pager: Investing In Our Moms: Three Ways State Medicaid Programs Can Improve Maternal Health
Families USA Interview with Ola Ojewumi: Celebrating Disability Pride Month
Families USA Report: Health Equity Task Force: 2023 Federal Priorities




Thank you for your tireless advocacy as we continue fighting for the best health and health care for all of America's families. To connect on shared advocacy efforts or let us know what you would like featured in upcoming Resource Roundups, please respond to this email or reach out to any of us at Families USA! 

Have a great week,

Nate Keller

Partnerships Mobilization Associate

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