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We recently joined 4 other associations to let CMS & HHS know about our opposition to a recent proposal which would allow health plans that don’t use provider networks to sell on the Exchanges. Read more from @politico Pulse here ➡️ bit.ly/4lzW87n

We are underway with day 1 of our annual February Legislative Fly-In! We’re excited to host over 60 leaders from our Safety Net Health Plans the next 3 days for policy discussions & updates as well as Hill visits with lawmakers. It’s sure to be a great week!

Older adults enjoy better health when they age in place, surrounded by community. ACAP’s recent demonstration project proposal for @CMSGov explores ways that D-SNPs can partner with housing providers to help people grow older independently and safely: bit.ly/3NX9D42

Heart conditions and other chronic diseases are among the leading drivers of avoidable emergency department use for people enrolled in #Medicaid. This #AmericanHeartMonth, learn how Safety Net Health Plans are supporting members facing chronic illness: bit.ly/49MJAnw

Accurate risk-adjustment models make #Medicare more sustainable. Learn more about how @CMSGov could use a D-SNP demonstration model to pilot innovative ways to improve coding accuracy and risk adjustment: bit.ly/3NX9D42

Roses are red You’ve probably gotten that memo But have you checked out our D-SNP demos?: bit.ly/4rC46ib #HealthPolicyValentines @KFFHealthNews

Roses are red Violets are blue We need the enhanced APTCs now Or many people will stew #HealthPolicyValentines @KFFHealthNews

ICYMI: Martha Santana-Chin, CEO of ACAP member @LACareHealth, speaks with @KFFHealthNews about how H.R. 1 will affect Medi-Cal enrollees, the vital role Safety Net Health Plans play in supporting communities, and more. bit.ly/3NmCuyN

#Medicaid Managed Care is a lifeline for tens of millions of people in America, and enrollment is on the rise—providing accountable, comprehensive coverage to those in need. Check out the latest ACAP analysis on the state of managed care: bit.ly/4jzFeom

Continuous #Medicaid eligibility is linked to increased access to coverage, decreased emergency department use and better general health, according to a new @AmerAcadPeds study. Read more: bit.ly/49L0LHe

Many people who are dually eligible for both #Medicare and #Medicaid live with behavioral health and substance use disorders. ACAP proposed a demonstration project for @CMSgov to test how changing risk adjustment could help better measure treatment costs: bit.ly/3YuVe1i

ACAP CEO Meg Murray recently connected with @MHExecutive to share her predictions for the year ahead, including disruptions to Medicaid, AI and the rise of junk insurance. Read more: bit.ly/4aPiqPd

Rising rents and homelessness in LA County are part of a health crisis. At @safetynetplans #SDOH Meeting, L.A. Care’s Charlie Robinson shared how we’re addressing housing instability through plan-led strategies and partnerships with local organizations. spr.ly/6014Cehin

We’re grateful for everything our member plans did to promote health in their communities in 2025. And we’re looking forward to all the amazing work we can do together in 2026. #HappyNewYear! 🥂🥳

☕️ICYMI☕️ On our latest ACAP Coffee Break podcast, CenCal Health CEO and ACAP board member Marina Owen talks mentors, core values, and a CEO’s role with ACAP’s Meg Murray. Listen: bit.ly/48qKzub

ACAP’s CEO Meg Murray was named one of @modrnhealthcr’s “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare” for 2025! ACAP is grateful to Meg for her leadership and humbled that she was recognized along with so many other talented health care leaders: bit.ly/4pZhCeX

#Medicaid coverage helps people achieve their full potential in all areas of life—including in the workforce. Check out new research in @JAMAHealthForum on how Medicaid expansion increased employment and workforce participation in Michigan: bit.ly/43M321x

We're proud to sponsor tomorrow's networking lunch at #NAMD2025! Look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. Stop by and say hello.

From funding education to converting a hotel into affordable housing, ACAP’s Safety Net Health Plans are helping their communities address clinician workforce shortages. More: bit.ly/3X1TnQF

If the enhanced premium tax credits expire, health care premiums will soar for millions of people in the United States. Millions more could lose coverage altogether. Urge Congress to renew the tax credits: bit.ly/3LglIQE