Medicare Advantage (MA) serves diverse populations. In fact, MA enrolls a higher percentage of people of color than traditional Medicare.
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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11/30/2020
VIDEO — Secure Telehealth for the Future
It's time for Congress to give people the stability and predictability they deserve and secure the future of telehealth. -
11/30/2020
FACT SHEET — Tactics for Defeating COVID-19
Protecting gains in telehealth and establishing a testing strategy provides communities with resources that are vital to defeating COVID-19. -
11/09/2020
RELEASE — ACHP Statement on Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board & Presidential Election
ACHP is encouraged by the creation of the Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board and President-elect Biden’s plans to combat COVID-19. -
10/29/2020
BLOG — A Call to Action: Paying for Value in Telehealth
ACHP offers two payment models that provide a path forward to develop a sustainable payment system for telehealth. -
07/26/2020
BLOG — Spotlight: Telehealth Momentum
ACHP hosted a virtual Hill briefing to highlight the recent successes of telehealth and advocate for Congressional action to make current flexibilities permanent.
Deep Dive
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12/09/2020
LETTER — Nonprofit Health Plan Leaders Urge Congress to Expand Telehealth
Leaders of nonprofit, community-based health organizations are uring Congress to support permanently expand telehealth services. -
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 -
11/19/2020
LETTER — ACHP Urges Congress to Act on Telehealth and COVID-19 Testing
In this letter, ACHP urges Congress to permanently extend telehealth flexibilities and establish public funding for COVID-19 testing. -
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. -
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
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