It's⏰for an #ACAPCoffeeBreak : Double Shot Edition

In Part 1, ACAP-member plan leaders Jessica Cromer MDwise, Inc., Patrick Curran of Health Plan of San Mateo, & Anna Dunn Health Services for Children with Special Needs share their paths to leadership, day-to-day work & current challenges.

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Access to affordable, reliable internet is critical as health care becomes increasingly digital. ACAP urges Congress to extend funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program to support access to telehealth and other services. Full sign-on letter: bit.ly/3UmCYob

MMIA believes everyone eligible for both #Medicare & #Medcaid should have access to meaningfully #integrated coverage. Learn more about person-centered solutions at MedicareMedicaidIntegration.org

Webinar -TODAY at 4 p.m. ET: SDOH Benchmarking: An Inside Look

ACAP alongside our partners at Spring Street Exchange (SSX) look forward to presenting the results of our 2023 SDOH Benchmark Assessment.

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Momentum is growing to address social determinants of health, and Safety Net Health Plans are leading the charge. Join ACAP & Spring Street Exchange tomorrow at 4 pm ET for an inside look at how plans are improving health and outcomes. Register here: bit.ly/4cVfT4z

50+ million people in America experience mental illness, according to Mental Health America. ACAP’s Behavioral Health Snapshot Reports explore efforts to improve care, including telehealth, mobile crisis intervention and school-based services: bit.ly/3UgM45I #MHAM2024

Medicaid is a cornerstone of the U.S. health care safety net. This #MedicaidAwarenessMonth , ACAP celebrates its member plans providing coverage for millions nationwide and stands committed to working with policymakers to ensure Medicaid is coverage people can count on.

ACAP celebrates John Baackes, CEO of Member plan L.A. Care Health Plan, for his dedication to supporting communities & the health care safety net.

Read about his impact below & revisit ACAP's conversation with John on an early edition of the #ACAPCoffeeBreak : bit.ly/4cZFucE

Our thoughts on the final Medicaid managed care and access regulations issued this week: bit.ly/4aL4xPd

Webinar -May 7, 4 p.m. ET: SDOH Benchmarking: An Inside Look

ACAP alongside our partners at Spring Street Exchange (SSX) look forward to presenting the results of our 2023 SDOH Benchmark Assessment.

Register and learn more today: bit.ly/3PV2DTp

Tomorrow, ACAP CEO Meg Murray will join Alliance for Health Policy for their 9th Signature Series workshop.

'AI in Health – Navigating New Frontiers' dives into the transformative power of AI in health care & health policy. ACAP is pleased to be a sponsor.

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Gaining leadership buy-in, collaborating across organizations, and leveraging member voice are important factors in effective #healthequity initiatives led by safety net health plans, according to a brief from CHCS and ACAP
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ICYMI: ACAP recently supported a discussion with Alliance for Health Policy on improving care for people dually eligible for #Medicare and #Medicaid .

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We strongly support @CMSgov’s policy changes that will promote integrated coverage options to support people who are #duallyeligible for #Medicare #Medicaid .
Medicare-Medicaid Integration Alliance

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It's ⏰for an #ACAPCoffeeBreak !

In this episode, hear from Partnership HealthPlan of California CEO, Sonja Bjork. Tune in as she shares her beginnings as an attorney supporting children’s health issues. Sonja also discusses her proudest achievements & current challenges.

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Webinar -May 7, 4 p.m. ET: SDOH Benchmarking: An Inside Look

ACAP alongside our partners at Spring Street Exchange (SSX) look forward to presenting the results of our 2023 SDOH Benchmark Assessment.

Register and learn more today: bit.ly/3PV2DTp

New Marketplace enrollment data points to the need for continued collaboration among policymakers and health care stakeholders. ACAP is proud of its member plans, who have been working tirelessly during the unwinding, and is committed to working to ensure kids stay covered.

ACAP’s member plans are working to ensure dually eligible individuals have access to everything they need to live their healthiest lives, like food assistance.

75% of ACAP-member Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans offer a food or produce benefit.

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The Biden administration announced its final rule to rein in short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans.

ACAP applauds this critical step to protect consumers. Full statement from ACAP CEO Meg Murray: bit.ly/3xpvc4Y

In its latest #DCRoundtable podcast episode, Managed Healthcare speaks with ACAP CEO Meg Murray and Ceci Connolly, CEO of Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP), regarding #MedicareAdvantage utilization and challenges, proposed CMS payment cuts and prior authorization issues.

Listen here: bit.ly/3Ja2GqX