May 21, 2020 by Ceci Connolly The ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis is causing an unprecedented shift in the way Americans view and access health care. A nation of anxious but adaptable consumers carries major implications for a health sector that represents 18 percent of GDP. Citing concerns about coronavirus, 72 percent of U.S. consumers … Continued
Survey results reveal that COVID-19 has dramatically changed how consumers use traditional health care services, with many delaying in-person care and embracing virtual care.
May 21, 2020 Washington – Citing concerns about coronavirus, 72 percent of U.S. consumers have dramatically changed their use of traditional health care services, with many delaying in-person care and embracing virtual care, according to a new national survey released today by the Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) and AMCP, conducted by Leede Research. … Continued
ACHP seeks to ensure an appropriate and safe path forward for the patients receiving virtual care via audio-only technology.
To help fill in the coverage gaps created by the current pandemic, ACHP proposes several novel approaches that, together, help solve the coverage puzzle.
ACHP is the voice of a unique approach in health care today, one that puts the patient at the center with plans and clinical teams collaborating to improve health outcomes and reduce costs. Our advocacy focuses on providing policymakers with tested solutions, rooted in a model that is proven to deliver better value for patients, employers and taxpayers.
