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California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · 29d

Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in our annual #CAHP2025 conference in Palm Desert! We appreciate you all! Hope you can join us again next year: Oct. 19-21, 2026!
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California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Oct 1

Head over now to JW Pavilion to hear #CAHP2025 keynote speaker Melissa Agnes discuss crisis preparedness, reputation management and much more. Agnes is a founder and CEO of the Crisis Ready Institute, and this morning she’ll discuss crisis management in America’s health care system. 8:30!
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California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Sep 30

Kris Hathaway from AHIP is here at the #CAHP2025 conference giving an update on federal health care developments and the impact to California. #CAHP2025

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California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Sep 30

DHCS Director Michelle Baass is here at #CAHP2025 conference discussing what was a busy 2025 and forecasting what’s on the horizon at DHCS and in Medi-Cal for 2026.
#CAHP2025

California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Sep 30

Kwame Christian is here and ready to talk about conflict, conflict response, and negotiation strategies at #CAHP2025! Come out now to the JW Pavilion to hear this best-selling author, lawyer and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. 9 AM start!
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California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Sep 29

We are proud to host our first annual giving back event: Meal packing to benefit underserved communities throughout California. We are packing thousands of meals in the next few hours for families in need. Come out and join us! 2:30-4:30 pm.
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California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Sep 29

The golf tournament is well underway at #CAHP2025 conference at the beautiful JW Marriott Palm Desert! Good luck to everyone playing!
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California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Sep 29

CAHP has arrived at JW Marriott in Palm Desert for our annual conference #CAHP2025! Join us for the kickoff event at 2:30 today @ Springs F-G Foyer for the first annual Meal Packing Event, presented by ModifyHealth in partnership with COPE Health Solutions.

California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Sep 18

California’s health plans will provide coverage for vaccinations in line with the guidelines from the California Department of Public Health. Read our full statement in response to California's vaccine policy: shorturl.at/2gZZo
#healthcare #Vaccines

California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Sep 17

The countdown is on: only 12 days until our annual conference kicks off in Palm Desert! We are expecting our largest attendance ever this year, so don't miss your opportunity to register and learn the latest on California health plan issues: shorturl.at/HcBYP
#CAHP2025

California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Sep 4

Our annual conference is quickly approaching! Join over 1,000 health care pros in Palm Desert to learn the latest about California health care policy and issues impacting health plans. Register and learn more:
shorturl.at/BcttJ
#California #healthcare

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California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Sep 2

A coalition of six leading health care organizations across California today announced they have sent a joint letter to the California Congressional Delegation, urging them to extend the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits.
shorturl.at/4VEOH #ACA

California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Aug 29

We have released a new fact sheet highlighting the success of Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports within Medi-Cal managed care. See the full fact sheet here: shorturl.at/Pod2x

California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Aug 25

These bills would drive up premiums by hundreds of millions of dollars as Californians are facing skyrocketing medical and prescription drug costs, federal and state budget cuts, and higher Covered CA rates. shorturl.at/WHGSx

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California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Aug 25

@calhealthplans urges lawmakers to prioritize health care affordability by rejecting costly health care mandates and other costly health care bills currently on the Assembly and Senate suspense files.

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California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Aug 14

@CoveredCA has released 2026 preliminary rates, with an average statewide rate increase of 10.3%.
CAHP urges Congress to extend federal enhanced premium tax credits to make coverage more affordable. Read our full statement here: rb.gy/uvwiy9
#ACA

California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Aug 4

CAHP President and CEO Charles Bacchi participated in a 24 Hour Home Care podcast episode to talk about the challenges California health plans are facing and a look ahead to the CAHP conference later this year.. Watch here: shorturl.at/ajPLj

California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Jul 25

Registration is open for our annual conference Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Palm Desert! Join over 1,000 other health care professionals to learn how health plans in California are dealing with changes and taking on new responsibilities. Register here: rb.gy/fxg0k0

California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Jul 16

Registration is now open for our annual conference Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Palm Desert! This is your opportunity to learn the latest on California health care policy and to network with pros. Click the link to register and get all the information: rb.gy/fxg0k0

California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Jul 3

We have issued a statement responding to the passage of the federal budget reconciliation bill. It will reverse progress California has made to increase health care affordability, accessibility and enrollment in health care coverage. Full statement here: rb.gy/7mephe
#Reconciliation

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California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Jun 26

Our next seminar is July 8th and will focus on the Medi-Cal program and emerging strategies that are sustainable for long-term program design. Learn more and register here: shorturl.at/nkBkB #healthcare
#California #healthplans

California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Jun 23

We sent a letter to California's Congressional delegation urging support for Medi-Cal and Covered California in the latest budget reconciliation proposal. Read our full letter here:
rb.gy/ssa9d6 #Congress #California #healthcare

California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Jun 20

Registration is now open for our 39th annual conference Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Palm Desert! Join health plan and health care pros from around the state to hear the latest on important California health care issues. Learn more and register: cvent.me/ly8ZrB #California

California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · Jun 11

Registration is now open for our 39th annual conference Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Palm Desert! Join health plan and health care pros from around the state to hear the latest on important California health care issues. Learn more and register: cvent.me/ly8ZrB #California

California Association of Health Plans @calhealthplans.bsky.social · May 22

New health care mandates pending in the Legislature would drive up premiums by $420 million. This push by lawmakers for new, expensive mandates comes at a time when California is trying to improve health care affordability. Read our new fact sheet to learn more: rb.gy/wkksoh