On December 31st, 2018, the National Coalition on Health Care commented on CMS’ requirements for Medicare Advantage plans that offer additional telehealth benefits. NCHC noted that the “current limitations on the use of telehealth services are antiquated,” pointing to the fact that it was estimated that only 0.25 percent of Medicare beneficiaries were able to […]
Policy Correspondence
As part of its mission to bring together stakeholders to achieve an affordable, high-value health system, NCHC advocates for constructive policy change. While some members of NCHC do not, or cannot, take positions either on specific legislation, strategies, or on any policies outside their respective mission areas, all that can, do endorse broad policy positions in support of comprehensive health system change. Here is the policy correspondence sent from the National Coalition on Health Care.
Here, you will find all of NCHC's policy correspondence from 2017-present. Please see here for all 2016 and previous policy correspondence.
NCHC Writes Letter to Senator Hassan on Surprise Bills
On December 21, 2018, NCHC wrote a letter to legislators that supported S. 3592, the No More Surprise Bills Act of 2018. The effects of surprise medical bills effect thousands of people on a daily basis and the problems associated with these bills are growing, creating negative financial consequences for patiences and the entire health […]
Letter to Seema Verma regarding the Medicare Shared Savings Program ACO Pathways to Success proposed rule
This letter was originally sent to the office of Seema Verma on October 16, 2018. NCHC expressed its support for many aspects of the rule, but also shared some concerns.
Joint letter to House & Senate Appropriations Subcommittee leadership regarding Fiscal Year 2019
This letter was originally organized and sent by AHRQ to House and Senate leadership of the Appropriations Subcommittees.
Letter in support of HR 3692, the Addiction Treatment Access Improvement Act
This letter was originally sent to the House of Representatives on March 20, 2018 by NCHC.
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