April 3, 2020 The COVID-19 public health crisis continues to heighten anxieties for individuals and families across the globe. The health care industry’s frontline employees are working day and night to address these concerns while also battling a dwindling supply of critical personal protective equipment (PPE). The Alliance of Community Health Plans’ (ACHP) nonprofit, community-based health organizations have … Continued
April 1, 2020 by Dan Lemle As the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis continues to pressure our health care infrastructure, individuals and families are increasingly turning to telehealth to interact with medical providers and access necessary health care services. The Alliance of Community Health Plans’ (ACHP) nonprofit, community-based health organizations are meeting their communities’ needs … Continued
March 30, 2020 By Dan Lemle In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis, the Alliance of Community Health Plans’ (ACHP) nonprofit, community-based health organizations are nimbly innovating to stem the spread of the virus. ACHP’s members’ unique efforts and flexible tools can aid in containing and treating COVID-19, helping secure the health and safety … Continued
September 18, 2019 Imagine a world in which journalists are paid by the word. Back when I was reporting, and I’m fairly certain today, stories would get LONGER, not necessarily better. In other words, perverse financial incentives do not result in good outcomes. Yet that is precisely the illogical economic paradigm of today’s health care … Continued
July 11, 2019 by Ceci Connolly There’s a long-held belief that if you give individuals accurate and timely information about the cost and quality of medical services, they’ll choose accordingly. That belief is the focus of a piece by LA Times columnist Michael Hiltzik. The column is pegged to a new study that explores whether … Continued
ACHP is the voice of a unique approach in health care today, one that puts the patient at the center with plans and clinical teams collaborating to improve health outcomes and reduce costs. Our advocacy focuses on providing policymakers with tested solutions, rooted in a model that is proven to deliver better value for patients, employers and taxpayers.
