Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 3:15 PM

Don't Miss These Sessions: Health Action 2024

  Don't miss these important sessions at the 2024 Health Action Conference! Partners,  As advocates are making our health equity advocacy plans for 2024, we’re hearing some consistent themes about what’s on agendas across states and nationally. We are excited to highlight three of our sessions for …

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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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  Melissa Burroughs · [email protected]

December 8, 2023 at 7:35 PM

Act Now! Tell Congress to Vote Yes on Lower Cost More Transparency

Hello – The House is scheduled to bring the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act to the floor on Monday, and it’s time for us all to speak up as we seek to eliminate hospital junk fees and make sure we all pay a fair price for health care! The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act would make important st…

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  Alicia Camaliche · [email protected]

December 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM

REMINDER--Join our Webinar: Learn from CA’s Successes Tackling Unaffordable Prices 12/14

 Partners,  Join Families USA on December 14th at 3:00 PM for Building Political Power to Win Against Health Care Pricing Abuses: Insights from California’s Approach to Tackle Unaffordable Prices, a webinar for advocates across the country to learn about California’s new Office of Health Care Afford…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

December 6, 2023 at 8:23 PM

Introducing Keynote Speaker: Dr. Donald Berwick

 Announcing our first keynote speaker! Partners,  We are proud to introduce keynote speaker Dr. Donald Berwick, President emeritus and senior fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and former administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Dr. Berwick will speak on th…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 8:33 PM

Announcing Our Agenda for the 2024 Health Action Conference!

Health Action Conference Agenda 2024 is now live!  Health Action Conference Agenda is Now Live! Partners,  We are proud to officially announce our agenda for the 2024 Health Action Conference!  Held virtually this year, our conference will feature sessions catered to your top advocacy priorities, in…

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  Alicia Camaliche · [email protected]

November 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM

12/14 Webinar: Learn from CA’s Successes Tackling Unaffordable Prices

 Partners,  Join Families USA on December 14th at 3:00 PM for Building Political Power to Win Against Health Care Pricing Abuses: Insights from California’s Approach to Tackle Unaffordable Prices, a webinar for advocates across the country to learn about California’s new Office of Health Care Afford…

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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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  Alicia Camaliche · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 5:26 PM

12/14 Webinar: Learn from CA’s Successes Tackling Unaffordable Prices

 Partners,  Join Families USA on December 14th at 3:00 PM for Building Political Power to Win Against Health Care Pricing Abuses: Insights from California’s Approach to Tackle Unaffordable Prices, a webinar for advocates across the country to learn about California’s new Office of Health Care Afford…

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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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  Melissa Burroughs · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 3:05 PM

Awards Season: We need your help! (nominations due 12/1)

 Partners, It's **awards season** and we need your help!  Do you have a colleague or partner who tirelessly fought for health justice in 2023? Does this person inspire you and the community they serve? Let us know! Families USA is accepting nominations for our 2024 Advocates of the Year, to be pres…

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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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  Tasha Dawson · [email protected]

November 7, 2023 at 8:33 PM

Almost 30! Health Action Through the Years

  REGISTER HERE Join us as we celebrate our 29th Health Action Conference 2024: Our Health, Our Voices, Our Future! For almost 30 years we have been bringing advocates together to discuss the most pressing healthcare topics of the moment. Speakers like Stacy Abrams, former Vice President Joe Bi…

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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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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 6:08 PM

DEADLINE: Today is the Final Day to Register for HAC with the Early Bird Rate!!

  REGISTER HERE LAST CHANCE to save $50 with early bird pricing! Early bird rates for the Families USA Health Action Conference are closing one week from today- don't miss out on the Health Action Conference 2024: Our Health, Our Voices, Our Future!   Additionally, Families USA knows that commu…

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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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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

October 29, 2023 at 9:14 PM

Fight your Sunday Scaries with the FUSA Health Action Conference 2024!

  REGISTER HERE LAST CHANCE to save $50 with early bird pricing! Early bird rates for the Families USA Health Action Conference are closing one week from today- don't miss out on the Health Action Conference 2024: Our Health, Our Voices, Our Future!   Additionally, Families USA knows that communi…

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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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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

October 24, 2023 at 7:59 PM

Early Bird Registration Closing 10/31: Families USA Health Action Conference 2024

  REGISTER HERE HAC Early Bird Registration is about to fly the coop! Early bird rates for the Families USA Health Action Conference are closing one week from today- don't miss out on the Health Action Conference 2024: Our Health, Our Voices, Our Future!   Additionally, Families USA knows that co…

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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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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

October 17, 2023 at 5:52 PM

RSVP by Tomorrow: In-Person Medicaid Coalition on Thursday

See You Thursday!  Hi all, Families USA will be hosting an in-person meeting this Thursday, October 19. The focus of this meeting will be providing updates on the Medicaid unwinding, what's happening in Congress, and Open Enrollment. Please see speakers below: See You Thursday!  Hi all,  Families US…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

October 16, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Resources to keep up our advocacy!

Dear Health Advocates, As we get in to the fall, we know many of you are in the thick of planning for state legislative sessions. Today we’re releasing Families USA’s 2024 State Legislative Outlook: Top 10 Health Policies for Health Advocates’ Agendas in the Year Ahead. We also would love to see man…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Early Bird Registration now open: Families USA Health Action Conference 2024

  REGISTER HERE As we celebrate our 29th annual conference, we’re not just looking back on our movement’s rich history; we’re looking forward to a brighter future. This is your chance to be part of it.  Don't miss out on our early bird registration rate for Health Action Conference 2024: Our Health…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 4:33 PM

See You Next Week: In-Person Medicaid Coalition on October 19

See You Next Week!  Hi all, Families USA will be hosting an in-person meeting next Thursday, October 19. The focus of this meeting will be providing updates on the Medicaid unwinding and what's happening in Congress. We'll hear from various partners on their priorities, and welcome you to share your…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

October 6, 2023 at 6:38 PM

Save the Date: In-Person Medicaid Coalition on October 19

Save the Date!  Hi all, Families USA will be hosting an in-person meeting on Thursday, October 19. The focus of this meeting will be providing updates on the Medicaid unwinding and what's happening in Congress. A final list of speakers will be shared next week. It's sure to be an exciting discussion…

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  Sophia Tripoli · [email protected]

October 3, 2023 at 1:00 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]

October 2, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Resources to keep up our advocacy!

Dear Health Advocates, With the government now funded at least 45 more days, we’re back to encouraging House members to move forward to reign in hospital pricing abuses, and hope you’ll do the same using and sharing our Same Service Same Price email writing campaign tool. Also, registration is now O…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Join Us Next Monday: Families USA Action Medicaid Happy Hour

Hi Medicaid Coalition! Please join Families USA Action and the Institute for Responsive Government for a Medicaid themed happy hour at the Jack Rose Dining Saloon on Monday, October 2 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET. The happy hour will follow day two of the National Association of Medicaid Directors’ Fall C…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

September 26, 2023 at 7:16 PM

Early Bird Registration now open: Families USA Health Action Conference 2024

  REGISTER HERE As we celebrate our 29th annual conference, we’re not just looking back on our rich history; we’re looking forward to a brighter future. This is your chance to be part of it. Submit an abstract for consideration, a speaker proposal, or nominate a visionary leader in your network fo…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

September 26, 2023 at 1:30 PM

NEW: Consumers for Fair Hospital Pricing Coalition

Partners, Today we are announcing the launch of our newest coalition, Consumers for Fair Hospital Pricing. Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, Consumers for Quality Care, Families USA, Health Access California, Pennsylvania Health Access Network, Public Citizen, and U.S. PIRG have come together rep…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

September 25, 2023 at 4:56 PM

Families USA Action Medicaid Happy Hour on October 2!

Hi Medicaid Coalition! Please join Families USA Action and the Institute for Responsive Government for a Medicaid themed happy hour at the Jack Rose Dining Saloon on Monday, October 2 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET. The happy hour will follow day two of the National Association of Medicaid Directors’ Fall C…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

September 25, 2023 at 4:13 PM

Our advocacy continues in uncertain times

Dear Health Advocates, While we may be one week away from a potential government shutdown our advocacy goes on. Tomorrow, we will launch the new Consumers for Fair Hospital Pricing Coalition. We also will continue to encourage House members to move forward, to reign in hospital pricing abuses, using…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

September 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Medicaid Coalition Recap + Resources

See You In October!  Hi all, Thank you for joining yesterday's Medicaid Coalition. It was great to see so many new and familiar faces, and to hear from our speakers on important federal, state and legal updates on the Medicaid unwinding. Please see the resources from the call below, and stay tuned f…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Early Bird Registration now open: Families USA Health Action Conference 2024

  REGISTER HERE Copyright © 2022 Families USA, All rights reserved.Our mailing address is: Families USA1225 New York Ave NWSuite 800Washington, DC xxxxxxUnited States  If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe.

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

September 20, 2023 at 3:32 PM

Join Us Tomorrow: Virtual Medicaid Coalition at 2PM ET

Join Us Tomorrow!  Hi all, Families USA will be hosting an virtual Medicaid Coalition tomorrow, September 21 at 2pm ET. The focus of this meeting will be providing federal, state and legal updates on the Medicaid unwinding. Please see the speakers below: Federal Updates (Kenzie Marshall, Families US…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

September 20, 2023 at 2:34 PM

Deadline extended! Sign on to show the Admin our support on Rx Negotiations

Hi all,  Now is the time to show the Biden Administration we stand with them in support of lowering prescription drug costs for millions of people in the U.S. Seven drug companies, the Chamber of Commerce, and the National Infusion Center Association have all filed lawsuits to attempt to weaken or s…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

September 18, 2023 at 5:43 PM

Exciting developments and new opportunities!

Dear Health Advocates, This week, the House of Representatives is slated to take action early this week on the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. This bill includes critical steps forward to taking on hospital corporations’ abusive pricing practices. TODAY is the time to encourage House members to …

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

September 14, 2023 at 4:19 PM

Registration is Open: FUSA Health Action Conference 2024

Registration for Health Action Conference 2024: Our Health, Our Voices, Our Future Registration is now open! We look forward to seeing you virtually on January 23rd and 24th for the premier health care advocacy conference of the year! REGISTER TODAY  Families USA1225 New York Ave NWSuite 800Washin…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

September 14, 2023 at 3:52 PM

Next Thursday: Virtual Medicaid Coalition on September 21

Next Thursday!  Hi all, Families USA will be hosting an virtual Medicaid Coalition on Thursday, September 21 at 2pm ET. The focus of this meeting will be providing federal, state and legal updates on the Medicaid unwinding. Please see the speakers below: Federal Updates (Kenzie Marshall, Families US…

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  Bailey Reavis · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 5:27 PM

Rx Negotiation Sign On Letter

Partners,  As a reminder, last month, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)  released its initial list of 10 drugs selected for price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act. Please join us in Encouraging HHS to Stand Strong Against Big Drug Companies who are working to undermin…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

September 11, 2023 at 1:59 PM

A week full of deadlines!

Dear Health Advocates, We have even more deadlines this week as comments close on a few proposed rules for Medicare and an additional one for junk plans. We're also lifting up our joint letter to Congress with more than 60 of our partner organizations calling for price transparency and pricing regul…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

September 7, 2023 at 5:10 PM

Save the Date: Virtual Medicaid Coalition on September 21

Save the Date!  Hi all, Families USA will be hosting an virtual Medicaid Coalition on Thursday, September 21 at 2pm ET. As Congress is back in session after August recess, we're excited to connect with you all again. The focus of this meeting will be providing federal, state and legal updates on the…

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  Melissa Burroughs · [email protected]

September 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM

LAST CALL: Tell Congress to Make the Same Service the Same Price

Partners,  As you may have seen today in Axios and other media outlets, the House is quickly approaching a deal on health care pricing issues. We’re digging in and will have more to share soon, but in the meantime:   Please join us in urging the 118th Congress to seize the momentum of recent biparti…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

September 5, 2023 at 4:09 PM

Sign on letters galore!

Dear Health Advocates, Where do we begin on the week ahead? With so much happening, we have a long list of sign on letters and comments ranging from hospital pricing to oral health to prescription drugs to everything in between—many of which are closing this week. We're asking all of your organizati…

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  Melissa Burroughs · [email protected]

September 1, 2023 at 6:09 PM

Deadline Extended: Tell Congress to Make the Same Service the Same Price

Partners,  As a reminder: please join us in urging the 118th Congress to seize the momentum of recent bipartisan action and pass legislation this year to make health care prices more transparent and fair.   To sign on, you can read the full text of the letter, and fill out this form (full letter is …

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Sign on to our OPPS and MPFS Comment Letters

Partners, Please join us in providing feedback to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on this year’s updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Outpatient Prospective Payment System. You can do so by signing on to our comment letters for both rules below. Read the OPPS Comment Le…

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