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United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · 1d

Calling all rural advocates + state policymakers!

Join @usofcare.bsky.social NEXT Thursday for a webinar on the #RuralHealthTransformationProgram - learn why your state should apply to strengthen rural care.

📅 Thursday, 10/16
⏰ 1 PM ET

✍️ Register NOW: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · 2d

✍️Apply for the RHTF Program: www.grants.gov/search-resul...

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United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · 2d

📚Learn more about the RHT Funding through our explainer: unitedstatesofcare.org/wp-content/u...

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United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · 2d

💡Learn about Hospital Global Budgets: unitedstatesofcare.org/wp-content/u...

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United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · 2d

Our Sr. Director of State Policy & Advocacy, Caitlin Westerson, joined Coral Health Advisors podcast to share how $50B can help states strengthen rural health care through:

➡️ Patient-first care
➡️ Hospital Global budgets
➡️ And more!

Listen: www.coralhealthadvisors.com/podcast/rura...

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United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · 2d

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United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · 2d

📚Learn more about the RHT Funding through our explainer: unitedstatesofcare.org/wp-content/u...

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United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · 2d

💡Learn about Hospital Global Budgets: unitedstatesofcare.org/wp-content/u...

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United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · 3d

Most people trust their doctor - but not the health care system as a whole.

Why? High costs. Complexity. People-second.

In our new 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸, we explore what breaks trust in health care and how to rebuild it by putting people first.

🔗: unitedstatesofcare.org/wp-content/u...

United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · 16d

With fairness, transparency, and accountability, #AI can be a true ally in health care by streamlining administrative tasks and giving physicians more time with patients.

See what patients and doctors really think in our report 👇

unitedstatesofcare.org/ai-report-at...

AI in Health Care: New Insights from Patients and Physicians – United States of Care

Together with athenahealth, we wanted to better understand how both patients and physicians view Artificial Intelligence in care settings.

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United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · 23d

🖥️ #WEBINAR Alert! Hospital prices are skyrocketing – and states are ready to act!

Join us for an exclusive look at new data showing how states can curb hospital costs and pass savings on to consumers.

📅 Wednesday, October 1
⏰ 1 PM ET

Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · 25d

🚨 Last Chance: Thomas J. Main Ignite Award Applications Due TODAY!

If you’re a health care startup dedicated to advancing access and affordability, apply below 👇

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Reposted by United States of Care

Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · Sep 10

In a March webinar co-hosted by the PCC and @usofcare.bsky.social, @commonwealthfund.org's Corinne Lewis spoke on the critical role comprehensive primary care plays in improving health.

However, access challenges threaten its efficacy.

Check out more highlights here ⬇️
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United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · Sep 9

Do you trust your doctor but not the health care system? 🤔
You’re not alone.

Our new 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 explores what drives trust (and mistrust) in health care – and how we can recenter people to build a better system for everyone.

Pulse Check👇
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Jennifer Mandelbaum, PhD, MPH @jenmandelbaum.bsky.social · Sep 5

We were excited to partner with @usofcare.bsky.social on this report exploring patient and physician perspectives on the expanding role of AI in healthcare.

Findings show cautious optimism from patients & mixed feelings from doctors.

Read it here ⬇️
unitedstatesofcare.org/ai-report-at...

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United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · Sep 2

⏳ REMINDER: Less than 𝗧𝗪𝗢 weeks left to submit your application for the Thomas J. Main Ignite Award!

Is your startup igniting change and driving access in health care affordability?

Learn more and apply now 👇
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📅 Deadline: September 15th, 2025

United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · Aug 28

We’re #hiring: Health Policy Data Scientist!

Join #UnitedStatesofCare to use data + insights to shape policy, close gaps in care, and ensure everyone has access to quality, affordable health care.

Learn more and apply: unitedstatesofcare.org/career/healt...

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United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · Aug 21

🚨 3 DAYS LEFT to vote for our #SXSW panel!

“Mapping Missing Voices in Health Care for 2028” highlights perspectives often missing or written off in health care, including Black mothers, adolescent boys, rural residents, and MAHA women.

Vote NOW ⬇️
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Primary Care Collaborative @thepcc.org · Aug 20

ICYMI: This March, the PCC and @usofcare.bsky.social—with support from @commonwealthfund.org—co-hosted a webinar exploring key findings from new research exploring the public’s perception of and experiences with primary care.

Check out highlights and a recording below ⬇️
thepcc.pub/betterprimar...

Better Primary Care from the People’s Perspective - PCC

On March 5, 2025, the Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) and United States of Care—with support from the Commonwealth Fund—co-hosted a webinar exploring key findings from new research exploring the publ...

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United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · Aug 19

#AI may be transforming health care but how do people feel about it?

Our new report with Athenahealth reveals how patients and physicians really feel about AI’s growing role in care.

Check out the report 👇
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United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · Aug 18

🚨 Less than 1 month left to apply! 🚨

The Thomas J. Main Ignite Award honors a startup advancing health care affordability & accessibility.

🏆 Presented by USofCare + 7Wire Ventures
📍 Awarded at HLTH 2025 in Las Vegas
📅 Deadline: Sept 15

Apply now: forms.gle/QAu89ErrSbTi...

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United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · Aug 14

🗳️ 10 days left! Vote for our #SXSW panel: "Mapping Missing Voices in Health Care for 2028."

We’ve spent years listening to communities across the country. Help us bring their voices to the national stage.

Vote for our panel before August 24th! 👇 participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · Aug 11

𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 we’re hosting a live webinar TOMORROW on this report?

Even if you’re unable to attend, sign up to get the recording afterward.

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: States Stepping Up: How Policymakers Across the Country Are Fighting the Health Care Affordability Crisis. After registering, you will receive a confirmatio...

As many state legislative sessions come to a close, it is clear that momentum is growing for bold solutions to protect consumers and state budgets as states navigate a rapidly changing healthcare land...

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United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · Aug 11

NEW report: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙥! 💪

From lowering hospital prices to banning unfair billing, states found innovative ways to help people and balance budgets.

Our wrap-up has the trends + what’s next: unitedstatesofcare.org/annual-trend...

States Stepping Up: How Policymakers Across the Country Are Fighting the Health Care Affordability Crisis – United States of Care

United States of Care is highlighting some of the major successes and trends we’ve seen across the states for 2025.

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United States of Care @usofcare.bsky.social · Aug 7

🖥️ WEBINAR Alert! States are stepping up to tackle the health care affordability crisis.

Join us NEXT TUESDAY on 8/12 from 2:30-3:30 PM ET for a must-attend webinar on the bold policies reshaping health care (and what’s coming next)!

✍️ Save your spot: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...