A new report from ACHP highlights how community health plans are improving the value of health care in communities across the nation.
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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10/21/2021
LETTER — ACHP Urges Lawmakers to Include Vital Health Provisions in Build Back Better Act
ACHP urges lawmakers debating the Build Back Better Act to include important health provisions that will expand access and lower costs. -
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.
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.