The rapidly evolving COVID-19 public health crisis is impacting every community across theRead more
Telehealth
Expanding Access to Safe, Essential Care
ACHP advocates for expanded access to and adoption of telehealth, including important care delivery flexibilities that empower consumers and doctors to use virtual care in new ways. Telehealth provides a convenient, affordable option for consumers to access care when and where they choose. During the COVID-19 crisis, telehealth has enabled millions of Americans to receive critical care and manage chronic conditions while minimizing exposure.
To the Point
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08/06/2020
BLOG — 6 Ways to Enhance Telehealth Now
while there is broad consensus that telehealth is here to stay, significant questions remain about how to make it a permanent fixture in care delivery. -
05/21/2020
FACT SHEET — COVID-19 Shifts Consumer Health Care Behavior
Survey results reveal that COVID-19 has dramatically changed how consumers use traditional health care services, with many delaying in-person care and embracing virtual care. -
04/30/2020
BLOG — Telehealth: Three Early Themes in the Age of COVID-19
Three takeways on telehealth has emerged as the silver lining of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
04/01/2020
BLOG — Telehealth: Community Health Plans and COVID-19
by Dan Lemle As the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis continues to pressureRead more
Deep Dive
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05/21/2020
INFOGRAPHIC — Breakdown of Changes in Consumers' Health Care Behavior During COVID-19
The ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis is causing an unprecedented shift in theRead more -
08/03/2020
LETTER — Endorsement of Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act
If passed, the Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act ensure Medicare beneficiaries retain access to important telehealth services services. -
07/15/2020
LETTER — Recommendations to Congressional Leaders on Telehealth Legislation
In a letter to Congressional leaders on telehealth legislation, ACHP provided recommendations that lets more consumers to take advantage of telehealth tools. -
05/20/2020
LETTER — Medicare Advantage Risk-Adjustment for Audio-only Encounters
ACHP seeks to ensure an appropriate and safe path forward for the patients receiving virtual care via audio-only technology.
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LETTER — Industry Recommendations on Rebalancing Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) for Medicaid
Health plans across the nation provided the following recommendations to CMS for rebalancing HCBS and nursing home diversification.
BLOG — 6 Ways to Enhance Telehealth Now
while there is broad consensus that telehealth is here to stay, significant questions remain about how to make it a permanent fixture in care delivery.
LETTER — Endorsement of Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act
If passed, the Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act ensure Medicare beneficiaries retain access to important telehealth services services.