Nate Keller · [email protected]

April 19, 2024 at 5:46 PM

Medicaid Coalition: Thank You and Follow Up

Thank You for Attending! Hi Medicaid Coalition, We wanted to thank you for taking part in our Medicaid Coalition meeting today. It was great to hear from our speakers: Alicia Wilson from Protecting Immigrant Families and Jenny Babcock from the Association for Community Affiliated Plans. Please find …

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

April 17, 2024 at 7:02 PM

TOMORROW: Register for our April Medicaid Coalition Meeting!

Coalition Meeting on April 18 Hi Medicaid Coalition, April is Medicaid Awareness Month, and we are so excited to host our April virtual Medicaid Coalition meeting! Our next Medicaid Coalition meeting will be virtual, on Zoom, tomorrow on Thursday, April 18 at 2 PM ET. Alicia Wilson from Protecting I…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

April 16, 2024 at 2:24 PM

Another Busy Week Ahead -- And Other Updates!

Dear Health Advocates, We are entering yet another big week as Congress is back in full swing before they take another recess next week. We are encouraging our partners to submit stories on Advance Premium Tax Credits. We are lifting up two new insights blogs, one on the maternal health crisis facin…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

April 15, 2024 at 3:15 PM

THIS WEEK: Register for our April Medicaid Coalition Meeting!

Coalition Meeting on April 18 Hi Medicaid Coalition, April is Medicaid Awareness Month, and we are so excited to host our April virtual Medicaid Coalition meeting! Our next Medicaid Coalition meeting will be virtual, on Zoom, next week on Thursday, April 18 at 2 PM ET. Alicia Wilson from Protecting …

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

April 11, 2024 at 3:15 PM

NEXT WEEK: Register for our April Medicaid Coalition Meeting!

Coalition Meeting on April 18 Hi Medicaid Coalition, April is Medicaid Awareness Month, and we are so excited to host our April virtual Medicaid Coalition meeting! Our next Medicaid Coalition meeting will be virtual, on Zoom, next week on Thursday, April 18 at 2 PM ET. Alicia Wilson from Protecting …

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

April 9, 2024 at 5:04 PM

Exciting News from Families USA!

Dear Health Advocates, Families USA is happy to announce the appointment of Anthony Wright as its new Executive Director! Yael Lehmann will still be acting interim ED until August 19th. Here is our press release. We also have new resources for Medicaid Awareness Month this April, including a new ins…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

April 4, 2024 at 8:15 PM

COMING UP: Register for our April Medicaid Coalition Meeting!

Coalition Meeting on April 18 Hi Medicaid Coalition, April is Medicaid Awareness Month, and we are so excited to host our April virtual Medicaid Coalition meeting! Our next Medicaid Coalition meeting will be virtual, on Zoom, in two weeks on Thursday, April 18 at 2 PM ET. Alicia Wilson from Protecti…

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  Yael Lehmann · [email protected]

April 4, 2024 at 6:56 PM

ICYMI - Families USA Names Anthony Wright as New Executive Director

Partners,   Families USA has big news today, and we want you to hear it directly from us: we are pleased to announce the appointment of longtime consumer health advocate and champion Anthony Wright as the organization’s new executive director, effective July 2024. He has served as the executive dire…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

April 1, 2024 at 1:15 PM

New Resources and a Patient Safety Webinar!

Dear Health Advocates, We are entering the month of April with some exciting things on the agenda. We've released a new insights blog on oral health in Medicare/Medicaid, along with a statement on the recent expansion of Medicaid and CHIP by the Biden Administration. Families USA will also be hostin…

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  Sophia Tripoli · [email protected]

March 26, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Newsletter: Center for Affordable Whole Person Care at Families USA

Families USA's Center for Affordable Whole Person Care Newsletter This newsletter will be sent out every other month to bring you the latest news from the front lines of the health care value movement and our work to rein in health care industry abuses and reorient economic incentives to ensure affo…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

March 21, 2024 at 3:39 PM

Thank You and Follow Up

Thank You for Attending! Hi Medicaid Coalition, We wanted to thank you for taking part in our Medicaid Coalition meeting today. It was great to hear from our speakers Kate Samuelson from Senate HELP, Lucas Allen from Partners In Health (PIH), and Parker Reynolds, Health Policy Advisor to Senator Bil…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

March 20, 2024 at 6:16 PM

TOMORROW: RSVP for our March Medicaid Coalition Meeting!

Coalition Meeting on March 21 Hi Medicaid Coalition, We are so excited to host our first in person Medicaid Coalition meeting of 2024. Our next Medicaid Coalition meeting will be in person tomorrow, Thursday, March 21 at 9 AM ET. We will have light breakfast and for those unable to attend in-person,…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

March 18, 2024 at 4:57 PM

THIS WEEK: RSVP for our March Medicaid Coalition Meeting!

Coalition Meeting on March 21 Hi Medicaid Coalition, We are so excited to host our first in person Medicaid Coalition meeting of 2024. Our next Medicaid Coalition meeting will be in person this week on Thursday, March 21 at 9 AM ET. We will have light breakfast and for those unable to attend in-pers…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

March 18, 2024 at 4:04 PM

No Surprises, Our Work is Just Beginning

Dear Health Advocates, We are entering yet another week where funding bills are on the agenda for Congress. Our health care priorities, like pricing transparency, site neutral payments and lowering prescription drug prices will likely still not be included in these funding discussions, but that does…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

March 11, 2024 at 6:03 PM

The Work Doesn't Stop

Dear Health Advocates, For the second week in a row, Congress once again averted a shutdown by passing another funding bill on Friday. Our healthcare priorities, like pricing transparency, site neutral payments and lowering prescription drug prices did not make it into these funding packages. We put…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

March 4, 2024 at 3:32 PM

There's Still Time to Make an Impact

Dear Health Advocates, At the end of last week, Congress came to an agreement on the immediate government funding Continuing Resolution's, avoiding a potential shutdown. There is still a lot of work to be done to fund the government through September, and we're going to keep pushing the Senate to in…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

February 29, 2024 at 9:43 PM

Sign On to Tell CMS to Prioritize Combatting Medicaid Unwinding

Hi all, As you all are well aware, the Medicaid unwinding has left more than 17 million people without their Medicaid coverage nationwide as of February 22, and state variation in coverage loss rates remains substantial. Please join Families USA as we amplify Community Catalyst's efforts, along with…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

February 26, 2024 at 6:04 PM

Time is of the Essence

Dear Health Advocates, We are just a few short days away from another funding deadline in Congress. The short-term Continuing Resolution passed in January will run out on March 1 and March 8, respectively. It is of the utmost importance that we put pressure on Congress to include site neutral polici…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

February 23, 2024 at 4:55 PM

CORRECTION: Follow Up Resources: February Medicaid Coalition

Thank You For Joining! Hi all, Thank you for joining yesterday's Medicaid Coalition. It was great to hear our speakers share on partnerships between state Medicaid agencies and WIC agencies to improve health of pregnant and postpartum people and children; ways to increase enrollment in Medicaid Fami…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

February 23, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Follow Up Resources: February Medicaid Coalition

Thank You For Joining! Hi all, Thank you for joining yesterday's Medicaid Coalition. It was great to hear our speakers share on partnerships between state Medicaid agencies and WIC agencies to improve health of pregnant and postpartum people and children; ways to increase enrollment in Medicaid Fami…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

February 21, 2024 at 4:18 PM

Join Us Tomorrow: Virtual Medicaid Coalition on February 22

Coalition Meeting Tomorrow Hi all, Our next Medicaid Coalition meeting is tomorrow at 2pm ET and will be virtual. We're excited to have our speakers share on partnerships between state Medicaid agencies and WIC agencies to improve health of pregnant and postpartum people and children; ways to increa…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

February 20, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Funding Bills on the Horizon

Dear Health Advocates, We hope you had a fantastic long weekend. We are ready to get back to work as we are now less than two weeks away from another funding deadline in Congress. The short-term Continuing Resolution passed in January will run out on March 1 and March 8, respectively. It is of the u…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

February 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Join Us Next Week: Virtual Medicaid Coalition on February 22

Hi all, Our next Medicaid Coalition meeting will be virtual and on next Thursday, February 22 at 2pm ET. We're excited to have our speakers share on partnerships between state Medicaid agencies and WIC agencies to improve health of pregnant and postpartum people and children; ways to increase enroll…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

February 13, 2024 at 2:48 PM

Ramping up Our Efforts

Dear Health Advocates, We are now just a few short weeks away from another funding deadline in Congress. The short-term Continuing Resolution passed in January will run out on March 1 and March 8, respectively. That means we need to ramp up the pressure on Congress to include site neutral policies i…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

February 8, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Register Now: Virtual Medicaid Coalition on February 22

Hi all, It was great to see many of you at our recent Health Action Conference. Our next Medicaid Coalition meeting will be virtual and on Thursday, February 22 at 2pm ET. We're excited to have our speakers share on partnerships between state Medicaid agencies and WIC agencies, ways to increase enro…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

February 5, 2024 at 6:08 PM

Happy Black History Month!

Dear Health Advocates, Happy Black History Month! We at Families USA are taking intentional time this month to recognize black and African-Americans' contributions to our nation's healthcare system and advances within it. We are also continuing to focus on health equity and lifting up voices within …

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  Sophia Tripoli · [email protected]

January 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Newsletter: Center for Affordable Whole Person Care at Families USA

Families USA's Center for Affordable Whole Person Care Newsletter This newsletter will be sent out every other month to bring you the latest news from the front lines of the health care value movement and our work to rein in health care industry abuses and reorient economic incentives to ensure affo…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 29, 2024 at 6:48 PM

Entering February with Purpose

Dear Health Advocates, We are heading into February with tremendous momentum as we are coming off of a wonderful Health Action Conference!   In news from the Hill, Congress passed through an extension on the laddered short-term funding continuing resolution into March. We are still urging you to put…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 22, 2024 at 7:23 PM

A BIG Week Ahead

Dear Health Advocates, Health Action Conference Week is here! The two-day festivities begin tomorrow, January 23, at 1 PM ET. We hope to see all of your bright, shining faces tomorrow afternoon!  In news from the Hill, Congress passed through an extension on the laddered short-term funding continuin…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

January 19, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Medicaid Coalition: Follow Up Resources

Thank You  Hi all, It was great to see so many new and familiar faces at yesterday's Medicaid Coalition. Thank you to our speakers for sharing your insights. Please see below for resources shared in the call, as well as the registration link for next week's Health Action Conference. Thank You  Hi al…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

January 17, 2024 at 7:53 PM

Join Us Tomorrow: Virtual Medicaid Coalition on January 18

Coalition Meeting Tomorrow Hi all, Our next virtual Medicaid Coalition meeting is happening tomorrow, January 18 at 2pm ET. We're excited to have a mix of speakers share Medicaid-related updates. Please see the agenda below: Coalition Meeting Tomorrow Hi all,  Our next virtual Medicaid Coalition me…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 17, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Taking Action in the New Year!

Dear Health Advocates, We hope you had a fantastic MLK Day as we take some time during this busy start to the year to honor the life and contributions of Martin Luther King, Jr. The first of two CR's need to funded before the end of the week, and we are still making a strong push for the inclusion o…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

January 11, 2024 at 8:56 PM

Next Thursday: Virtual Medicaid Coalition on January 18

Coalition Meeting on January 18 Hi all, Our next virtual Medicaid Coalition meeting is happening next Thursday, January 18 at 2pm ET. Please see the agenda below: Medicaid MCO Unwinding Experiences: Survey Findings (Stephanie Myers, Medicaid Health Plans of America) CMS Unwinding Updates (Arielle Ka…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 9, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Taking Action in the New Year!

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 C…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

January 4, 2024 at 4:52 PM

New Year, New Meeting: Virtual Medicaid Coalition on January 18

Coalition Meeting on January 18 Hi all, Happy new year! I hope you all are well rested and ready for another year of advocacy. Our next Medicaid Coalition meeting will be virtual and on Thursday, January 18 at 2pm ET. We'll send out our final agenda and speakers next week, but in the meantime please…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Refocusing to Start the New Year

Dear Health Advocates, Happy New Year! There are a few things to cover as we start our new year with advocacy. Next week, the Senate will be coming back to session next week. Since the House passed the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act before the holidays, it is our time to put pressure on the Sena…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

December 18, 2023 at 5:05 PM

LCMT Passage and Happy Holidays!

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 affo…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 5:45 PM

Join Us at the Health Action Conference: Empowering Change Together!

Register for Health Action Conference! Dear Medicaid Coalition,  I hope this message finds you well. We are excited to extend an invitation to the upcoming virtual Health Action Conference on January 23rd and 24th 2024.  Register for Health Action Conference! Dear Medicaid Coalition,   I hope this m…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

December 11, 2023 at 3:38 PM

LCMT Vote TODAY & Updates/Resources

Dear Health Advocates, There is a LOT to cover this week as our advocacy continues into mid-December. TODAY, around 6pm, we expect the House of Representatives to vote on the Lower Cost More Transparency act, and encourage you to keep using the tool below to tell your member of Congress to vote YES …

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  Sophia Tripoli · [email protected]

November 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Newsletter: Center for Affordable Whole Person Care at Families USA

Families USA's Center for Affordable Whole Person Care Newsletter This newsletter will be sent out every other month to bring you the latest news from the front lines of the health care value movement and our work to rein in health care industry abuses and reorient economic incentives to ensure affo…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 5:27 PM

Thankful for YOU and Your Advocacy: Weekly Resources

Dear Health Advocates, Happy Thanksgiving week! We are grateful to be working alongside each of you to improve health and healthcare for all. This week, we continue to keep up momentum on hospital pricing issues, and encourage you to keep using the tool below to keep the issue top of mind for Congre…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 3:53 PM

Thank You For Joining: Medicaid Coalition Resources

See You Next Year!  Hi all, Thank you for joining our last Medicaid Coalition of 2023. We're so grateful for all our partners and fellow advocates who've joined the calls over the past year, both virtually and in-person! Although we won't have a coalition meeting in December, please register for Fam…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 4:35 PM

Tomorrow: Virtual Medicaid Coalition on November 16

Hi all, Our next Medicaid Coalition meeting will be tomorrow at 3pm ET. Note that this is an hour later than our usual meeting time. The focus of this meeting will be providing Hill updates, and we will have the following speakers join us: Rachel Gershon, Justice in Aging Andy Schneider, Georgetown …

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

November 13, 2023 at 4:05 PM

Making the Push for Hospital Pricing Transparency

Dear Health Advocates, We've got another full week of advocacy ahead as the holiday season approaches. We continue to encourage members of Congress to include hospital pricing issues in the year-end funding bill that they must pass before the end of the day on Friday. Please use our updated action f…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

November 9, 2023 at 7:26 PM

Next Week: Virtual Medicaid Coalition on November 16

Hi all, Our next Medicaid Coalition meeting will be next Thursday, November 16 at 3pm ET. Note that this is an hour later than our usual meeting time. The focus of this meeting will be providing Hill updates, and we will have the following speakers join us: Rachel Gershon, Justice in Aging Andy Schn…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

November 6, 2023 at 3:13 PM

Our Advocacy Continues as Nov. 17 Looms

Dear Health Advocates, It's another week full of advocacy as we continue to encourage members of Congress to include hospital pricing issues in the year-end funding bill. Please use our updated action form to ensure Congress keeps these issues on the table! We have a few new resources for you this w…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

November 2, 2023 at 5:49 PM

Register Now: Virtual Medicaid Coalition on November 16

Hi all, Our next Medicaid Coalition meeting will be on Thursday, November 16 at 3pm ET. Note that this is an hour later than our usual meeting time. The focus of this meeting will be providing Hill updates, and we will have the following speakers join us: Amber Christ, Justice in Aging Andy Schneide…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

October 30, 2023 at 6:49 PM

A new speaker means hospital pricing back on the table

Dear Health Advocates, The House of Representatives has finally found its Speaker, which provides a new opening to advance hospital pricing policies as part of a possible end of year package. Please use our updated action form to ensure Congress keeps these issues on the table. Also, TOMORROW, is th…

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  Yael Lehmann · [email protected]

October 27, 2023 at 4:55 PM

Heading into a New Era with Families USA

Partners,   Families USA has big news today, and we want you to hear it directly from us: after seven transformative years, Frederick Isasi, our Executive Director, announced today that he will be stepping down effective December 31, 2023. We are grateful for his leadership and all that we -- both …

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

October 20, 2023 at 4:25 PM

Follow Up Resources: In-Person Medicaid Coalition

Thanks For Joining Us!  Hi all, It was great to see folks in-person and online for yesterday's Medicaid Coalition. Thank you to our speakers for sharing updates on the Medicaid unwinding, upcoming legislation, and Open Enrollment. Please see resources from the meeting below, including more informati…

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