Dear Health Advocates,

We hope you are getting back into the swing of things as we return to relatively normal work weeks around the country. There are a few things to cover as we start our new week of advocacy. This week, the Senate will be coming back to session. Since the House passed the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act before the holidays, it is our time to put pressure on the Senate to ensure more accountability and affordability for patients and send the bill to President Biden. We encourage you to keep using the tool below as well as our 'Digital Day of Action' on Thursday, January 11 to tell your member of Congress to vote YES on Lower Cost, More Transparency over the next several weeks.




We are also amplifying the Young Adult Week of Action that CMS is holding, aimed at engaging young adults and helping to inform them of their options and deadlines when it comes to open enrollment and marketplace navigation. Also, registration is only open until January 19 for our virtual 2024 Health Action Conference (HAC), 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

THIS WEEK! Families USA Event: Lower Cost, More Transparency Digital Day of Action
Sign Up Form
Toolkit
THIS WEEK! CMS Event: Young Adult Week of Action
Toolkit
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Partner Tools & Toolkits Webpage

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

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 Comment Letter: Families USA and 10 Undersigned Organizations Comment On “Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations” Proposed Rule
NEW! Families USA Comment Letter: “21st Century Cures Act: Establishment for Disincentives for Health Care Providers that Have Committees Information Blocking" Proposed Rule
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 

NEW! Families USA Comment Letter: Key Recommendations for Continued Equity Improvements, FY2025 IPPS Proposed Rule, IQR Program

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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