Becker's Healthcare December 16, 2024
Rylee Wilson

2024 was a tumultuous year for Medicare Advantage.

The program is headed for a “great disruption,” SCAN Group CEO Sachin Jain, MD, wrote earlier this year. Increased government scrutiny, tighter CMS regulations, reduced base payments and rising healthcare costs are putting pressure on the program.

More than 32 million people enrolled in MA plans in 2024, but some experts are warning older adults against choosing MA over traditional Medicare.

“If Medicare Advantage provides significant benefits and is a true financial necessity, then that’s the path you should take,” former payer executive Stacy Mays told Becker’s in September. “However, if you can afford to wait, it may be wise to sit this year out and observe how things...

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