30 percent of all health care spending in the United States is on low-value or unnecessary care—wasting billions and harming consumers.
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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12/09/2021
BLOG — Top 5 Things Washington Can Do in 2022 to Improve Health Care Affordability
ACHP provides the top 5 things Washington can do in 2022 to ensure all Americans have access to high-quality coverage and care. -
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. -
02/25/2022
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.
Deep Dive
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12/15/2021
LETTER — COVID-19 At-Home Testing Requirements
ACHP has provided feedback to CMS on the challenges created by requiring health plans to cover at-home COVID-19 testing. -
12/10/2021
VIDEO — ACHP Joins HHS Deputy Secretary at Modern Healthcare Symposium
ACHP's Ceci Connolly speaks with HHS' Andrea Palm about the role of health care leadership to drive health equity in communities. -
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. -
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
EVENT — ACHP Talks Access at POLITICO Health Care Summit
At POLITICO’s Health Care Summit, ACHP discussed closing gaps in health care access with members of Congress and industry leaders.
EVENT — ACHP Plans Discuss Hospital-at-Home Care at ATA2022
At the ATA2022 Conference, Ceci Connolly moderates a panel of ACHP health plans discussing hospital-at-home care.
RELEASE — ACHP Applauds Senate for Commitment to Quality and Value in Medicare Advantage
ACHP applauds the Senate for prioritizing value-based care and taking steps to address a glitch in the Medicare Advantage quality payment program.
LETTER — Letter to Congressional Leadership on Ways to Improve Affordability in Health Care
The Alliance of Community Health Plans has sent Congressional Leaders recommendations on improving affordability in health care.