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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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Sign on to Support Rx Negotiation

We are urging the Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to continue the important work of implementing the prescription drug elements of the Inflation Reduction Act, and not to let big drug companies undermine this hard-fought win for older adults and…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

August 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM

An opportunity to make an impact

Dear Health Advocates, Tell me where you've heard this before, but we have another busy week of advocacy ahead. Tomorrow, we will be amplifying the announcement of the first 10 prescription drugs for which Medicare will negotiate prices—a huge win that we will need to defend over the coming months. …

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  Melissa Burroughs · [email protected]

August 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM

REMINDER: 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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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

August 22, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Save the Date: Families USA Health Action Conference 2024

On behalf of Families USA, I am pleased to invite you to save the date for Families USA’s virtual Health Action Conference 2024: January 23 and 24, 2024! Hi Everyone,   On behalf of Families USA, I am pleased to invite you to save the date for Families USA’s virtual Health Action Conference 2024: Ja…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

August 21, 2023 at 3:24 PM

Exciting Advocacy Opportunities on the Horizon!

Dear Health Advocates, It's been one year since the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law, and we have seen significant drug pricing reforms and increased access to medication for those enrolled in Medicare. As the end of summer approaches, we’re preparing for a busy fall season when expected …

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

August 18, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Important Reminders from Families USA

Partners,Families USA has a couple of important reminders for you about important actions you can take to address health care pricing abuses and payment issues. 1. Families USA and other leading organizations are coming  together as the Consumers for Fair Hospital Pricing Coalition. Together we will…

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  Melissa Burroughs · [email protected]

August 17, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Sign-on: Tell Congress to Make the Same Service the Same Price

Partners,  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 also linked in …

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

August 14, 2023 at 1:15 PM

Exciting Advocacy Opportunities on the Horizon!

Dear Health Advocates, As the end of summer approaches, we’re still preparing for a busy fall season when expected actions from the Administration and a potential health care package in Congress will mean our advocacy picks up steam. We're amplifying a new endorsement letter for our new Consumers fo…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

August 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Endorse the Consumers for Fair Hospital Pricing Coalition

Partners,For far too many people in this in this country health care is unaffordable, and yet prices just keep rising. High and rising hospital prices are a leading driver of this crisis. Decades of unchecked health care industry consolidation and anti-competitive business practices mean that people…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

August 10, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Attend Families USA 2023 MPFS and OPPS Rules Webinar on Thursday, August 24

Hello partners, Consumers First, an alliance that brings together the interests of consumers, employers, labor unions, and primary care providers to change the fundamental economic incentives and design of the health care system so that it works for patients, invites you to join us for a webinar on …

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

August 7, 2023 at 3:10 PM

Upcoming Opportunities and New Reports

Dear Health Advocates, As we all (hopefully) enjoy a bit of August recess, we’re busily preparing for September when expected actions from the Administration and a potential health care package in Congress will mean our advocacy picks up steam. We're amplifying a new paper on prescription drug refor…

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  Sophia Tripoli · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Families USA’s Center for Affordable Whole Person Care Bi-Monthly Newsletter

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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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 2:29 PM

Important Proposed Rule Comment Opportunities

Dear Health Advocates, We are halfway through this summer and there's so much more advocacy work on the horizon. We're amplifying new important comment opportunities on a number of proposed rules that could improve coverage, limit the sale of junk insurance plans, support a more community driven wor…

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