30 percent of all health care spending in the United States is on low-value or unnecessary care—wasting billions and harming consumers.
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. -
02/25/2022
FACT SHEET — The Promise of Telehealth
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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EVENT — ACHP Talks Access at POLITICO Health Care Summit
At POLITICO’s Health Care Summit, ACHP discussed closing gaps in health care access with members of Congress and industry leaders.
EVENT — ACHP Plans Discuss Hospital-at-Home Care at ATA2022
At the ATA2022 Conference, Ceci Connolly moderates a panel of ACHP health plans discussing hospital-at-home care.
RELEASE — ACHP Applauds Senate for Commitment to Quality and Value in Medicare Advantage
ACHP applauds the Senate for prioritizing value-based care and taking steps to address a glitch in the Medicare Advantage quality payment program.
LETTER — Letter to Congressional Leadership on Ways to Improve Affordability in Health Care
The Alliance of Community Health Plans has sent Congressional Leaders recommendations on improving affordability in health care.