A recent analysis of CMS data indicates that, while non-white beneficiaries are increasingly choosing Medicare Advantage, MA plans significantly under report for non-white racial/ethnic groups on HEDIS and CAHPS measures.
Drug Pricing
Securing Affordable Treatments for All Americans
Left unchecked, the pharmaceutical industry continues to set exorbitant drug prices and hinder competition in the marketplace. ACHP advocates for policies that promote reasonable prescription drug prices and ensure a sustainable health care system that works for patients and health plans alike. ACHP is dedicated to cracking down on anticompetitive practices, spurring development of generic and biosimilar treatments and increasing transparency around price setting.
To the Point
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08/25/2021
POLICY POSITIONING — Curbing High Drug Costs
ACHP's bipartisan policy recommendations will help hold drug makers accountable and curb exorbitantly high drug costs. -
03/06/2020
FACT SHEET — Support Legislation to Reduce Drug Prices
Legislation can help check drug makers ability to hike prices and inject more competition into the market — helping lower prices for all. -
04/08/2019
INFOGRAPHIC — A Unique Approach: Transparent PBMs
ACHP member health plans run fully transparent, fee-based PBMs that keep drug costs in check. -
10/05/2018
INFOGRAPHIC — Biosimilars: An Antidote For High Prices
Millions struggle to pay high drug prices, forcing them to choose either medication or other expenses. Our infographic explains how “biosimilars” can help.
Deep Dive
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09/01/2021
VIDEO — Tackling High-Cost Specialty Drugs and Preserving Patient Centered Innovation (Webinar)
ACHP examines how organizations are managing high-cost specialty drugs to ensure patients get the drugs they need without breaking the bank. -
08/27/2021
ISSUE BRIEF — Lowering Drug Costs through Transparency and Competition
ACHP proposes bold reforms aimed at lowering drug costs by promoting transparency, competition and innovation. -
09/02/2021
LETTER — Letter to Congressional Leadership on Vital Health Care Issues for Reconciliation Bill
ACHP urged Congressional leaders to address vital health care issues affecting Americans across the nation in the reconciliation package. -
06/17/2021
OP-ED — Community Health Plans Are Serious: Support Major Federal Action to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs
ACHP backs concrete efforts by the federal government to reign in high drug costs, such as empowering Medicare negotiations. -
09/21/2020
REPORT — Health Care 2030: ACHP’s Roadmap to Reform
In this report, ACHP lays out a nonpartisan, practical roadmap for reforming the U.S. health care system over the next decade.
Resource Library Search
BLOG — Care Anywhere
Health plans have enhanced access to Care Anywhere, leading to improved care coordination, expanded access and reduced costs.
RELEASE — ACHP Plans Earn Top CMS Medicare Advantage Quality Ratings
ACHP’s non-profit, community-based health plans again achieve the highest marks in the government program measuring quality.