ACHP applauds Congress for passing the Inflation Reduction Act, which will lower drug costs and protect access to ACA exchange coverage.
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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04/15/2021
OP-ED — Nonprofit Health Plans Launch Telehealth-First Options to Increase Access and Affordability
As telehealth’s popularity skyrocketed, three ACHP member health plans launched telehealth-first insurance products. -
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. -
08/09/2021
BLOG — Improving Equitable Access to Care for Seniors: Congress, CMS Need to Quickly Act on Audio-Only Risk Adjustment
ACHP urges CMS to include audio-only encounters in Medicare Advantage risk adjustment, to ensure vulnerable seniors retain access to care. -
02/17/2021
BLOG — Community Health Plans Highlight Telehealth Momentum
Experts from three nonprofit health organizations discuss the momentum of telehealth and explore opportunities to advance virtual care. -
04/20/2022
FACT SHEET — The Promise of Virtual Care
ACHP supports efforts to ensure the full promise of telehealth to promote health equity, improve access and drive value in health care.
Deep Dive
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03/15/2021
LETTER — Permitting Audio-Only Encounters in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment
ACHP urges Congress to take action to allow all Medicare Advantage encounters — including audio-only — in risk adjustment calculations. -
03/01/2021
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. -
10/27/2020
WHITE PAPER — Proposed Framework on Medicare Telehealth Reimbursement Models
ACHP offers two reimbursement models that provide a path forward to develop a sustainable payment system for telehealth -
10/29/2020
SLIDE DECK — Proposed Framework On Medicare Telehealth Reimbursement Models
ACHP offers two payment models that provide a path forward to develop a sustainable payment system for telehealth.
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INFOGRAPHIC — Protect Affordable Individual Coverage and Care
This infographic breaks down how extending enhanced subsidies protects affordable individual coverage and care.
BLOG — Enhanced ACA Subsidies Provide Respite in Sea of Rising Prices
Enhanced ACA subsidies have lowered costs and expanded access for millions of Americans struggling with other expenses.
LETTER — Letter to Leadership Urging Action on ACA Tax Credits
The Alliance of Community Health Plans urges Congressional leaders to make ACA tax credit enhancements permanent.
INFOGRAPHIC — The Cost of Low-Value Care
30 percent of all health care spending in the United States is on low-value or unnecessary care—wasting billions and harming consumers.
RELEASE — ACHP Applauds Senate Passage of Inflation Reduction Act
In response to the Senate passing the Inflation Reduction Act, ACHP President andRead more
OP-ED — Don’t Let Hospital at Home Shrivel When the Public Health Emergency Ends (STAT News)
In an op-ed for STAT News, ACHP’s Ceci Connolly and Permanente Medicine’s Dr. Steve Parodi explore the power of hospital at home programs.