A new report from ACHP highlights how community health plans are improving the value of health care in communities across the nation.
COVID-19
Securing Resources Communities Need to Defeat the COVID-19 Pandemic
Across the country, millions of Americans are struggling due to the public health and financial crisis caused by the virus. ACHP advocates for policies that ensure access to testing and treatment, protect care delivery and provide communities with the tools they need to defeat COVID-19. And ACHP member plans and their provider partners are on the ground working with community leaders to deliver outstanding care and coverage during the public health crisis.
To the Point
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06/28/2021
FACT SHEET — Community Health Plans Turbocharge Vaccination Efforts
Community health plans members have enhanced vaccination efforts, allowing further reach to underserved and rural populations. -
04/27/2021
FACT SHEET — The Promise of Telehealth
ACHP supports efforts to ensure the full promise of telehealth to promote health equity, improve access and drive value in health care. -
08/18/2021
BLOG — Community Health Plans Offer No-Cost Benefits to Consumers During Pandemic
ACHP’s nonprofit health plans offered additional benefits at no cost to consumers to combat the adverse impacts of COVID-19. -
04/02/2021
NEWSLETTER — Facilitating Equitable Approaches to Vaccinations
ACHP member organizations and their provider partners are working to promote an equitable approach to vaccinations. -
11/30/2020
FACT SHEET — Tactics for Defeating COVID-19
Protecting gains in telehealth and establishing a testing strategy provides communities with resources that are vital to defeating COVID-19.
Deep Dive
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04/06/2021
LETTER — Community-based Health Plans Request Administration Share Vaccination Data
ACHP and ACAP are requesting the Administration to share vaccination data so community-plans can help support the vaccination process. -
02/09/2021
LETTER - Efforts to Address Vaccine Equity
ACHP and our member organizations stand ready to address vaccine hesitancy and health equity among our diverse populations. -
01/04/2021
LETTER — Request to Biden Administration for Access to COVID-19 Data to Help Coordinate Vaccine Distribution
ACHP requests the Biden Administration provide plans with access to COVID-19 vaccine data so plans can help coordinate vaccine distribution. -
04/27/2020
OP-ED — Ongoing COVID-19 crisis calls for federal special enrollment period
ACHP and ACAP urge the Trump Administration to establish a special enrollment period (SEP) during the COVID-19 national emergency.
Problem | Solution
PROBLEM: Millions of Americans across the country are continuing to struggle with COVID-19. The pandemic continues to spread at an alarming rate, putting communities across the nation in danger. But Congress can provide relief.
SOLUTION: Protecting recent gains in telehealth ensures continued access the coverage and care people need — helping protect Americans’ health while preventing community spread. And establishing a national testing and contact tracing strategy provides communities the tools they need to mitigate the virus. Learn more.
Resource Library Search
PODCAST — Community Health Plans’ Strategies for Improving Value in Health Care
On AJMC’s podcast Managed Care Cast, ACHP’s Ceci Connolly lays out community health plans strategies for improving value in health care.
BLOG — The Best Value for Every Health Care Dollar
Community health plans are driving value in health care across the country by lowering costs, expanding benefits and improving care quality.
RELEASE — Nonprofit Health Plans Report Initiatives and Progress Toward Affordable Coverage and Care
ACHP’s inaugural affordability report highlights community health plans’ efforts to promote more affordable coverage and care.