The Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) is the voice of regional, nonprofit health plans.
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The uninsured rate among adults is climbing. As we told @BeckersHR, “We’ve seen this movie before, and we warned where it would lead: more people without coverage and more care delayed.” Policymakers must protect affordable coverage. Full story: buff.ly/uYpk4C0
Early results from @CMSinnovates’ Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model show pooled negotiation works, and it’s now expanding beyond sickle cell disease. Good. Coordination works. The next test is the underlying price of these therapies.
At Cleveland Clinic today, CMS Innovation Center Director Abe Sutton, @DrOzCMS, and @FDA_KyleD announced that CMS will invite manufacturers of other cell and gene therapies to apply to the CGT Access Model. Learn more: go.cms.gov/CGT
Bipartisan agreement on health care is possible. @ZekeEmanuel & @brian_blase highlight priorities that ACHP is championing: stronger competition, payment reform, less administrative burden & better value for patients and taxpayers. Read their @PostOpinions piece: buff.ly/MqpYJE3
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Happy #healthpolicyhalloween from a high-risk pool for cell and gene therapies! Learn more about why @_ACHP is calling for the development of this lifeline for rare diseases: achp.org/lifeline-for-rare-d…
Specialty medications increasingly span medical and pharmacy benefits. Join ACHP, Rx Savings Solutions and Arine Oct. 27 at 3:30 p.m. ET to explore strategies for managing total drug spend while improving affordability and member support.
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As Global Biosimilars Week continues, it’s imperative policymakers prioritize biosimilar medicines to ensure timely market uptake - which results in more lower-cost treatment options for patients.
Learn More: accessiblemeds.org
Biologic patent expiries span 13 therapy areas, but the #biosimilar pipeline doesn’t match this diversity—fueling the #biosimilarvoid. Closing it could drive major savings for patients with cancer, diabetes & heart disease. Learn more: iqvia.com/Insights/The-IQVIA… @IQVIA_Institute
Medicare Advantage risk adjustment should reflect beneficiaries’ health care needs, not reward coding intensity. In a new letter to @CMSGov, ACHP outlines recommendations for developing an inferred risk adjustment model that improves accuracy and supports fair competition.
Join ACHP and Credo Health at 3:30 p.m. ET to explore how better clinical data can support more accurate risk adjustment and stronger quality outcomes. Don’t miss it.
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The quality star ratings for Medicare Advantage came out last night and the big takeaway is that @_ACHP’s local health plans continue to dominate the top of the charts. Equally important, our members distinguish themselves on measures that matter. Watch this space for more info.
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It’s a trend in the @_ACHP membership. We are oversubscribed at the top of the quality charts; we’re local and we collaborate with your doctors. We’re designed to be different.
We’re proud that all Kaiser Permanente Medicare health plans earned 4 stars or higher (out of 5) in CMS’s 2027 Medicare Star Ratings. Thank you to our care teams for their commitment to providing expert medicine and outstanding service to our members.
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$496B in savings shows the power of biosimilars. ACHP member companies have adoption rates above 90%, generating millions in savings & lowering Rx costs for patients, but policymakers must adopt a framework that makes them sustainable. More stats by @AccessibleMeds: accessiblemeds.org/resources…
Generics and biosimilars saved the U.S. system $496B in 2025 alone. But AAM's CEO warns the pricing pressure behind those savings is pushing some manufacturers toward the exit.
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ACHP President & CEO @CeciConnolly joins @BeckersHR on Medicare Advantage disruption. ACHP research w/ @HealthScapeAdv found 10% fewer plans, leaving 4.6M seeking new coverage. But our local nonprofit plans step in when national insurers exit. Link below:
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In this episode, Ceci Connolly, President and CEO, Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP), discusses Medicare Advantage market disruption, plan exits, beneficiary impacts, and the need for risk adjustment reform to support sustainable coverage in local communities. #podcast #healthcare #leadership
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Looking forward to having @MichaelBagel on stage to dive into these crucial policy shifts! 🚨 Reminder: Today is the absolute last day to register for #HMACon2026. Secure your spot before registration closes tonight: bit.ly/4vo3RZj
One week to go! ACHP Vice President of Public Policy @MichaelBagel will join health care leaders at #HMACon2026 to examine how coverage churn affects providers and risk-bearing organizations and how leaders can prepare for continued volatility. See you in New Orleans!
🎯 US Healthcare 2026: Oct 5-7 in New Orleans. Navigate policy shifts, engage decision-makers, identify new opportunities & build cross-sector collaboration.
Get the full agenda → bit.ly/4vo3RZj
#HMACon2026 #Healthcare
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What if AI could serve as a GPS for surgeons?
In a first for Sutter, Dr. Hernan Bazan and the surgery team at Sutter's CPMC used AI-assisted fusion imaging to help treat an 86-year-old patient with severely blocked arteries. The technology transformed her CT scan into a patient-specific 3D roadmap, helping guide the team during a minimally invasive endovascular procedure. Read more: bit.ly/4jqsiD0.
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Reporting from @Axios highlights concerns about slowdown in biosimilar development & the potential consequences for patients & the U.S. health care system. This underscores the urgency for bipartisan, market-based solutions that would support greater biosimilar competition. More:
Read ACHP’s full comment letter: achp.pub/4xE2IOv
Our comment letter makes the same case other @ModernMedicaid partners do: this rule impacts patients, providers, states & communities alike. ACHP member companies are ready to help states implement it w/o eligible people losing coverage because of paperwork. More in the blog 👇
MMA partners are among the more than 43,000 commenters who responded to CMS’ recent interim final rule on #Medicaid work requirement implementation. Their comments raise concerns about the rule's wide-ranging effects on patients, providers, states and communities. Read our latest blog to hear from stakeholders and experts, in their own words, about how federal work requirements could affect Medicaid coverage and care for millions across the country: modernmedicaid.org/what-they…