ACHP urges Congress to take action to allow all Medicare Advantage encounters — including audio-only — in risk adjustment calculations.
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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11/30/2020
VIDEO — Secure Telehealth for the Future
It's time for Congress to give people the stability and predictability they deserve and secure the future of telehealth. -
02/25/2021
NEWSLETTER — Partnering to Address Vaccine Equity
ACHP member organizations are working with local governments and community partners through targeted outreach to boost vaccine equity. -
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. -
06/30/2020
BLOG — A Call for Swift Congressional Action on COVID-19
Millions of Americans who have lost employment and health coverage due to COVID-19 are depending on additional Congressional action.
Deep Dive
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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. -
12/09/2020
LETTER — Nonprofit Health Plan Leaders Urge Congress to Expand Telehealth
Leaders of nonprofit, community-based health organizations are uring Congress to support permanently expand telehealth services. -
11/19/2020
LETTER — ACHP Urges Congress to Act on Telehealth and COVID-19 Testing
In this letter, ACHP urges Congress to permanently extend telehealth flexibilities and establish public funding for COVID-19 testing. -
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
RELEASE — Statement on Passage of the American Rescue Plan
ACHP applauds Congress for swiftly passing the American Rescue Plan and delivering critical support to communities across the country.
LETTER — Statement of Record for E&C Subcommittee Hearing on Future of Telehealth
ACHP recommends expanding clinician eligibility a statement to the E&C Subcommittee on Health for a hearing on the future of telehealth.