ABOUT AFHC

Protecting Patient Access from Insurer Abuse

Americans for Fair Health Care (AFHC) is a coalition of clinical and advocacy organizations dedicated to the mission of protecting patient access to care by supporting America’s hospitals and the medical providers that serve them.

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Among our priorities is advocating for sustainable commercial health insurance behavior. Today, insurer abuse takes many forms, including unfair claims denials, unfounded claims down-coding, deep reimbursement reductions, excessive delays in claims processing, and access-impacting contract terminations. No matter its form, insurer abuse has one impact in common: it strain the ability of America’s hospitals and medical providers to deliver the care their patients need.

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That’s why AFHC members are working with community partners and concerned policymakers to combat insurer abuse and secure targeted action that protects patients, clinicians, and their communities.