AHIP

A new nationwide survey of health plans finds that a growing number of Americans are choosing to enroll in health plans eligible for health savings accounts (HSAs). Today, HSAs provide peace of mind to nearly 39 million beneficiaries by providing individuals and families with the flexibility and freedom to control their own health care dollars. The survey shows that health plans are helping HSA members make affordable health choices with tools that help them access information about their health conditions and care, along with wellness resources and provider networks. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8vnHGec

Drugmakers alone set their exorbitantly high prices, and they alone can lower them. They simply want a blank check to continue overcharging Americans – and that’s why they spend billions on lobbying and PR campaigns to demonize negotiators in both the public and private sectors.   There is broad bipartisan agreement on the need for commonsense reforms to stop drugmakers’ abuse of the patent system, restore competition and move toward drug prices that are based on clinical value rather than drugmakers’ relentless lobbying and marketing. AHIP and our members will continue to promote affordability for American consumers and sustainability for our nation’s health care system.

For 60 years, Medicare has served as a lifeline for America’s seniors – improving access to health care while providing financial security and peace of mind.   Today, nearly 35 million people choose Medicare Advantage because MA delivers higher-quality care and more comprehensive benefits at a lower cost.   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAW_rvUx

Medicare Advantage is the preferred choice for nearly 35 million American seniors and individuals with disabilities because it delivers better care at lower costs than fee-for-service Medicare.   As congressional leaders discuss Medicare Advantage, the question for policymakers is how to build on MA’s proven success to meet the health care needs of an increasingly diverse and growing population – even as the underlying cost of care continues to increase.    Get the facts on the value of Medicare Advantage: https://lnkd.in/eWsqDdbX

The research is clear: health insurance coverage “unequivocally” improves health.   America’s health insurance plans provide coverage to millions across commercial markets and public programs, promoting stable, affordable, and accessible health care nationwide.   Don’t just take our word for it – read the Annual Review of Public Health study to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gK2avfqu

A recent survey of AHIP members demonstrates health plans’ commitment to connecting patients with safe, evidence-based care and protecting patients from low-value treatments and services through the selective use of prior authorization. Get the facts: https://lnkd.in/e9DhVUTJ

Following final passage of budget reconciliation, AHIP released the following statement:   "Health plans will do everything they can to support people impacted by the substantial loss of coverage in Medicaid and the individual market, and to help keep access to quality care as affordable as possible. With millions of Americans facing coverage disruptions in the years ahead, it is more important than ever to prevent the expiration of the current health care tax credits before the end of the year, and to continue to keep the promise to protect Medicare beneficiaries."

Following Senate passage of budget reconciliation, AHIP released the following statement:   “The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that the current version of the budget bill would result in 11.8 million people losing health insurance coverage over the next decade.   “The combined impact of the policies in the bill will destabilize state Medicaid programs and undermine countless local health care systems. Due to new red tape and barriers to enrollment and re-enrollment, people losing eligibility for Medicaid will find an individual market with less choice and higher premiums. The potential expiration of the current health care tax credits later this year would compound the disruption.    “Taken together, these policies could result in the biggest rollback in health care coverage in the country’s history. That would mean millions of American families lose affordable access to primary care and pharmacies. The emergency room – the costliest and least coordinated site of care – would become the front door of the health care system for millions of people. The bulk of these costs would simply shift to uncompensated care payments and to those who are insured.   “It’s not too late for Congress to change course and keep coverage and care stable and affordable for low-income people and working families.”

Outdated manual processes, such as faxes, are holding back the health care system, adding costs and complexity, and causing frustration for patients.    As part of a new series of voluntary actions to support patients and providers, health plans are committing to real-time responses when routine coverage requests are submitted electronically.    Let’s work together to modernize the system. Learn more about our commitments: https://lnkd.in/grUCwcmS

ICYMI: Health plans are making voluntary commitments to improve access to care and make it easier to navigate the health care system. Hear more from our CEO Michael Tuffin: https://lnkd.in/ek6CHgaK