Since 1982, Families USA has worked to promote high-quality,
affordable health care for all Americans.

The Latest from Families USA

Identifying and Evaluating Equity Provisions in State Health Care Reform explores how states can increase health equity by expanding health coverage and addressing issues of access to care, quality of care, the social determinants of health, and infrastructure reforms. From The Opportunity Agenda, Families USA, and The Commonwealth Fund. (April 2008)

Bad Medicine: The President's Medicaid Regulations Will Weaken State Economies is a series of state-specific reports that quantify how changes in Medicaid regulations will affect state economies. (April 2008) Press Releases l Take Action

Dying for Coverage is a series of state reports on the number of deaths due to lack of health insurance. (March 2008) Press Releases | Write a Letter to the Editor

Is your state considering Medicaid cuts? Find out what effect a proposed state cut in Medicaid spending would have on your state's economy. Our Medicaid Calculator will calculate the loss in business activity, jobs, and wages.

March 24 was World TB Day. Play the game and help us "Whack TB" once and for all.

The Fight to Save Children's Health Insurance Continues

See the video—then sign the petition.
CHIP-ing Away at the Myths Countering the false statements about the legislation l Press Statements
See singer-songwriter Paul Simon call Bush veto a "heartless act."

Conference Call Series for State Advocates: Listen to the calls from the 2008 series.

Key Voices Unite to Expand Coverage: Coalition of diverse groups announced historic agreement to work together to expand health coverage for the uninsured. First focus is on covering children. Click here to learn more.

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