Fierce Healthcare November 1, 2022
Frank Diamond
There is not enough competition for Medicare Advantage plans in many markets, and that can lead to harm to both patients and physicians, says a new study by the American Medical Association. (zimmytws/Getty Images)
Medicare Advantage (MA) markets are highly concentrated, which could harm both patients and doctors, according to a new study.
The American Medical Association (AMA) takes an annual look at the competition between health insurers across 380 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) in the U.S. and includes for the first time this year MA plans.
The results do not paint a pretty picture, said AMA, because the MSAs tend to be dominated by...
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