Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

September 3, 2026 at 7:12 PM

Health Action 2027: Campaign Season Is Here

 Partners,  September is here and we're exactly two months from election day. This year's midterms will have a monumental impact on Health Policy, in states and federally, and will shape our efforts to Rise Up, Reclaim, and Reimagine our health care system.  The 2027 Health Action Conference is an…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

September 3, 2026 at 5:32 PM

Stop the Bleed: Where Did Summer Go?

Dear partners,  September is here, and we've entered the final stage of the Stop the Bleed Campaign. Families USA Executive Director Anthony Wright will be joining our national campaign call on Wednesday, September 16, to preview the final phase of the campaign. Register here.  Now is the time to …

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

September 1, 2026 at 5:40 PM

End of August Recess & Health Action Scholarship Opportunity

Dear Health Advocates,  The House has returned to DC from its August recess for this week, while the Senate remains out. The House plans to focus on taking up the stopgap funding bill the Senate passed earlier this summer in order to avert a government shutdown at the end of September, likely voti…

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  Emma Green · [email protected]

August 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM

EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY: Sign onto CF's CY 2027 OPPS Comment Letter Today

Your last chance to sign onto this critical comment letter  DEADLINE EXTENDED — But not for longTo ensure your organization has the time necessary to review and provide final approval, we have extended our deadline for the OPPS CY2027 Proposed Rule Comment Letter to Monday, August 31 at 12:00 PM ET.…

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  Emma Green · [email protected]

August 26, 2026 at 4:38 PM

2 DAYS LEFT: Sign onto CF's CY 2027 OPPS Comment Letter Today

Comments are due Monday. Get ahead of the rush and sign on today. Dear Health Care Advocates, Last month, the Trump Administration proposed major changes to how Medicare pays for hospital care in its annual Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS). This proposed rule, if finalized, would take im…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

August 26, 2026 at 2:57 PM

Join Our No Surprises Act Sign On Letter

Partners,  We hope everyone has had a good week. We're reaching out with an opportunity to sign on to our letter urging Congressional leadership to address flaws in the No Surprises Act that have allowed industry to game the system and that threaten to further hike health premiums and prices for al…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

August 25, 2026 at 6:06 PM

Health Action 2027: Scholarship Applications Now Open!

 Partners,   The 2027 Health Action Conference is an opportunity for advocates across the country to gather and Rise Up, Reclaim, and Reimagine our health care system.   Families USA believes diverse voices are essential to improving health care. To help remove financial barriers, we offer a limite…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

August 25, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Upcoming Advocacy Opportunities and a New Poll!

Dear Health Advocates, While Congress remains on recess, we have some ways for you to get involved outside of Congressional advocacy over the next few weeks, as well as some new resources. Public Health Updates  Families USA, along with Vaccinate Your Family, Infectious Disease Prevention Network, …

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  Emma Green · [email protected]

August 24, 2026 at 9:30 PM

Sign On Today: CY 2027 OPPS Comment Letter

Join us in asking the Administration to prioritize pro-consumer reforms in this year's Medicare hospital payment rule. Dear Health Care Advocates, Last month, the Trump Administration proposed major changes to how Medicare pays for hospital care in its annual Outpatient Prospective Payment System (O…

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  Maya Holcomb · [email protected]

August 20, 2026 at 7:05 PM

Upcoming Webinar: Boosting Vaccine Access

Boosting Vaccine Access: Tools and Strategies for Advocates Dear Partners,  Families USA with Vaccinate Your Family, Infectious Disease Prevention Network and Southern Alliance for Public Health Leadership invites you to join our upcoming webinar, Boosting Vaccine Access: Tools and Strategies for Ad…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

August 20, 2026 at 2:03 PM

Health Action 2027: Rise up. Reclaim. Reimagine.

 Partners,  We are thrilled to announce the theme of the 2027 Health Action Conference: Rise Up. Reclaim. Reimagine. This theme represents the energy, goals and path forward that we hope to capture at the conference this January.   We are going to Rise Up, joining together as advocates to fight bac…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

August 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM

Stay Plugged in During Congressional Recess

Dear Health Advocates,  Congress remains on recess through the end of August, as members head back to their districts and and will hear from their constituents before the fall. You can get involved with our partners at Protect Our Care as part of their "Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now" grassroots c…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

August 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM

HAC 2027 Registration Is Now Open!

Dear Health Advocates,  The Senate broke for recess last weekend after passing their own stopgap budget bill 90-6, which would largely fund federal agencies through December 11. The bill sidesteps the SAVE America Act and any reconciliation framework. The bill also blocks the proposed OMB rule,  wh…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

August 11, 2026 at 3:03 PM

Health Action Conference 2027: Registration Now Open!

 Partners,  We are excited to announce that registration is officially open for the 2027 Health Action Conference! You can register by following this link, or clicking the image above.  The theme of the 2027 Health Action Conference is Rise Up. Reclaim. Reimagine. This theme reflects the unique and…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

August 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Stop the Bleed: Monthly Call this Wednesday!

Dear partners,   We wanted to send a reminder that we've moved our monthly call up a week to this coming Wednesday, August 12, at 2 pm ET. You can register the call here.   During the call we will discuss strategies for engaging candidates with the simple question: "What will you do to hold health …

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

August 6, 2026 at 2:35 PM

Stop the Bleed: Monthly Call Next Wednesday!

Dear partners,  By the end of this week the Senate and House will have both left DC, which means we've reached a crucial milestone in our campaign: August Recess.  To make the most of this year's recess, we've moved our monthly call up a week to this coming Wednesday, August 12, at 2 pm ET. You can…

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  Maya Holcomb · [email protected]

August 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM

Upcoming Webinar: Boosting Vaccine Access

Boosting Vaccine Access: Tools and Strategies for Advocates Dear Partners,  Families USA with Vaccinate Your Family, Infectious Disease Prevention Network and Southern Alliance for Public Health Leadership invites you to join our upcoming webinar, Boosting Vaccine Access: Tools and Strategies for Ad…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

August 4, 2026 at 5:36 PM

Final Week in Session Before August Recess

Dear Health Advocates,  The Senate is in session for one final week before they take their summer recess. On Sunday, the Senate released a bipartisan stop gap funding bill that would fund the government through December 11 (current funding runs through October 1). Notably, the bill includes langua…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

August 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM

Attend Our Webinar--Priorities in CY 2027 MPFS and OPPS Proposed Rules

Hello partners,  Last month, the Trump Administration proposed major changes to how Medicare pays for hospital care and physician services in the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).   These proposed rules, if finalized, would take important steps …

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

July 30, 2026 at 7:32 PM

Stop the Bleed: The Time is Now

Dear partners,  The House has left DC for the Summer and the Senate will soon follow, which means we've reached a crucial milestone in our campaign: August Recess. With campaign season fully underway, and candidates across the country laying out their platforms, now is the time to make sure we're a…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

July 30, 2026 at 3:10 PM

Happy Anniversary Medicaid/Medicare!

Hello Health Action Network,  Today is the 61st anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare being signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. From their inception, Medicaid and Medicare have been integral to millions of Americans, providing both health care and greater economic security, and we must co…

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  Sophia Tripoli · [email protected]

July 29, 2026 at 8:17 PM

Thank You for Joining: Health Care Affordability Week of Action

Dear Partners,  Last week, Families USA brought partners, advocates and health policy experts together for the Health Care Affordability Week of Action to urge Congress to act now and lower health care costs for millions of Americans.From July 20 – 24, health advocates descended on Washington to ram…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

July 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Celebrating the Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid

Dear Health Advocates,  Thank you to those of you who participated in our Affordability Week of Action! Whether you attended the symposium, engaged in our digital day of action, or participated in Hill visits, we appreciate your partnership. We were able to reach over 20,000 people during our digi…

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  Maya Holcomb · [email protected]

July 27, 2026 at 4:50 PM

Upcoming Webinar: Preventive Services & Medicaid

Preventive Services & Medicaid: What the Policy Landscape Means for Millions Who Depend on This Coverage Dear Partners,  Please join us on Monday, August 3 at 3:00 pm ET for the third session in a webinar series designed to help health advocates, communicators, and community organizations under…

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  Sophia Tripoli · [email protected]

July 23, 2026 at 1:03 PM

Take Action Now: Health Care Affordability Week of Action

Dear Partners,   Thank you for joining us for our Health Care Affordability Week of Action. This week, we are calling on Congress to embrace bipartisan solutions that will bring down health care prices and save patients, families, and taxpayers billions of dollars every year. We urge Congress to:Add…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

July 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Join Today's Digital Day of Action

Dear partners,   As part of our Health Care Affordability Week of Action, Families USA invites you to participate in today’s Digital Day of Action — a day to join together in partnership and utilize our social media platforms to highlight the need for real action to address the affordability crisis…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

July 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Get Involved and Demand Lower Prices and More Transparency

Dear Health Advocates,  Congress is set to depart for their summer recess at the end of the week, and House Speaker Johnson and President Trump are making a concerted effort to get a party-line budget reconciliation framework across the finish line before they break until the end of August. At the…

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  Emma Green · [email protected]

July 21, 2026 at 5:03 PM

IN ONE WEEK: Virtual Reproductive Health Convening

Register now for the latest communications strategy.Dear Jack,  Families USA and Community Catalyst will host the second in our four-part webinar series, Conversations that Matter: Bridging the Gap Between Reproductive Justice and Health Advocacy, next Tuesday, July 28, from 12 pm - 1 pm ET. Whethe…

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  Erin Hemlin · [email protected]

July 21, 2026 at 1:40 PM

Join Today's Digital Day of Action

Dear Partners,   Thank you for joining us in this week's Health Care Affordability Week of Action. With Congress reconsidering new proposals to oversee hospital prices, Medicare Advantage plans, and more, this week of action will bring together national and state advocates to call on Congress to tak…

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  Sophia Tripoli · [email protected]

July 20, 2026 at 12:45 PM

Today Starts the Health Care Affordability Week of Action

Dear Partners,   Today marks the first day of our Health Care Affordability Week of Action. With Congress reconsidering new proposals to oversee hospital prices, Medicare Advantage plans, and more, this week of action will bring together national and state advocates to call on Congress to take actio…

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  Sophia Tripoli · [email protected]

July 15, 2026 at 3:32 PM

Newsletter: Latest Action on Health Care Affordability & Value

Families USA's Center for Affordable Whole Person Care Newsletter: Q2 2026 Events & Campaigns  Provider Pricing  Payment and Delivery Reform  Prescription Drug Pricing  Medicare Advantage Reform  Surprise Medical Bills State Policy Updates Health Care Affordability Symposium and Health Car…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

July 14, 2026 at 6:31 PM

Join Next Week's Health Care Affordability Week of Action

Dear Health Advocates,  Congress is back this week with a lot on their plate. The death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the health issues plaguing Senator Mitch McConnell have complicated an already difficult path for Senate Republicans to pass their annual defense spending bill and a separate boost…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

July 14, 2026 at 5:17 PM

Stop the Bleed: June National Call this Wednesday

Dear partners, Our June National Stop the Bleed Campaign Call is coming up - tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15, at 2 pm ET. On this call, we'll give an update on the progress we've made so far and discuss strategies, tactics, and lessons learned.  Roughly two-thirds of states have held their primaries, …

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  Sophia Tripoli · [email protected]

July 14, 2026 at 1:09 PM

New Resources: Health Care Affordability Week of Action

Dear Partners,   We hope you can join us next week for our Health Care Affordability Week of Action, July 20-24. With Congress reconsidering new proposals to oversee hospital prices, Medicare Advantage plans, and more, this week of action will bring together national and state advocates to call on C…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

July 9, 2026 at 2:04 PM

Save The Date: Health Action Conference 2027

Dear Partners, We’re excited to invite you to Families USA’s Annual Health Action Conference – happening in-person January 21–22, 2027, in Washington, D.C.!Save the Date:Where: Washington, D.C.When: Thursday and Friday, January 21–22, 2027Join Families USA and health advocates from across the countr…

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  Sophia Tripoli · [email protected]

July 8, 2026 at 7:33 PM

Health Care Affordability Week of Action Schedule

Dear Partners,   Americans are facing an affordability crisis, with millions forced to make impossible choices between paying for health care and other basic needs. Families USA knows now is the time to advance an affordability agenda, which is why we are holding a Health Care Affordability Week of …

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  Maya Holcomb · [email protected]

July 8, 2026 at 3:11 PM

Take Action: New Comment Guide to Oppose IFR on Work Reporting Requirements

Dear Partners, On June 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that gives states the most specific instructions to date about implementing HR1’s new mandatory Medicaid work reporting requirements. Due to last minute changes pushed by the White H…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

July 7, 2026 at 8:40 PM

Stop the Bleed: June National Call on Wednesday, July 15

Dear partners, Our June National Stop the Bleed Campaign Call is coming up - next Wednesday, July 15, at 2 pm ET. On this call, we'll give an update on the progress we've made so far and discuss strategies, tactics, and lessons learned.  Roughly two-thirds of states have held their primaries, makin…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

July 7, 2026 at 5:59 PM

Join Our Upcoming Health Care Affordability Week of Action

Dear Health Advocates, Congress remains out this week on their July 4 recess, providing time for Republicans to regroup on strategy as they attempt to get the SAVE America Act across the finish line, possibly along with a new reconciliation package. Speaker Mike Johnson needs to address serious de…

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  Maya Holcomb · [email protected]

July 7, 2026 at 3:11 PM

Take Action: Protect Federal Grantmaking

Dear Partners, On May 29, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed sweeping changes to 2 CFR, the rulebook that governs nearly every aspect of federal grantmaking. If finalized, this rule would fundamentally reshape who can apply for federal grants, how applications are reviewed, what goal…

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  Jesse Cross-Call · [email protected]

July 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Mark Your Calendar: Health Care Affordability Week of Action

Dear Partners,   Americans are facing an affordability crisis, with millions forced to make impossible choices between paying for health care and other basic needs. Families USA knows now is the time to advance an affordability agenda, which is why we are holding a Health Care Affordability Week of …

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

July 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM

H.R. 1 Anniversary and More Ways to Engage in July

Dear Health Advocates,  This week marks the one-year anniversary of the passage of H.R. 1, and we can already see its devastating impact for millions of Americans. The bill made the largest cuts to basic needs programs in history, and has left millions of Americans without health care, food assist…

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  Jesse Cross-Call · [email protected]

June 30, 2026 at 7:58 PM

Mark Your Calendar: Health Care Affordability Week of Action

Dear Partners,  Americans are facing an affordability crisis, with millions forced to make impossible choices between paying for health care and other basic needs. Families USA knows now is the time to advance an affordability agenda, which is why we are holding a Health Care Affordability Week of A…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

June 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM

House Continues Push for Reconciliation 3.0 and Advocacy Opportunities This Week

Dear Health Advocates,  This week, House Republicans will attempt to adopt a budget resolution, the first step in putting together a third Reconciliation package of this Congress. They have imposed a July 4 deadline to do this in order to move the party-line package before August recess. In the mi…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

June 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Families USA's upcoming webinar--Big Systems, Bigger Profits: The Price of Hospital Power

Hello partners,  America’s health care affordability crisis is driven by a clear culprit: unchecked health care consolidation, particularly among hospitals, that gives big health care corporations the ability to set high and irrational prices with no accountability or relationship to improving healt…

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  Maya Holcomb · [email protected]

June 16, 2026 at 6:50 PM

Upcoming Webinar: Preventive Services in the Private Insurance Market and the Policies that Shape Access

Beyond the Basics: Preventive Services in the Private Insurance Market and the Policies that Shape Access Dear Partners,  Please join us on Monday, June 22 at 3pm ET for the second session in a webinar series designed to help health advocates, communicators, and community organizations understand h…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

June 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Families USA's upcoming webinar--Big Systems, Bigger Profits: The Price of Hospital Power

Hello partners,  America’s health care affordability crisis is driven by a clear culprit: unchecked health care consolidation, particularly among hospitals, that gives big health care corporations the ability to set high and irrational prices with no accountability or relationship to improving healt…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

June 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM

Looking Ahead to Potential Reconciliation 3.0 and Advocacy Opportunities for This Week and Next

Dear Health Advocates,  This week, Senate Majority Leader Thune is expected to rush through the confirmation of a newly nominated Director of Intelligence, Jay Clayton. The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) expired at the end of last week, and moving its renewal forward hinges on Clayto…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

June 16, 2026 at 1:51 PM

Stop the Bleed: June National Call on Wednesday

Dear partners, This week we're excited to host our June National Stop the Bleed Campaign Call tomorrow, Wednesday, 6/17, at 2pm EST. On this call, we'll give an update on the progress we've made so far and discuss strategies, tactics and lessons learned.  With more than half of all primaries comple…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

June 11, 2026 at 1:56 PM

Stop the Bleed: Half of All Primaries Are Completed

Dear partners,  This week marks a big milestone in the 2026 midterm election cycle: over half of all 50 states have now held their primaries. With so many states entering the general election phase of the campaign, now is the perfect time to get candidates on both sides of the aisle on the record a…

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