Healthcare Finance News August 31, 2022
Rather than looking at MA premium prices alone, seniors should consider other factors, such as Star Ratings, authors say.
Seniors who pick Medicare Advantage plans with higher premiums don’t necessarily receive better-quality healthcare, according to new findings from RAND.
Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the study said that rather than looking at MA premium prices alone, seniors should consider other factors, such as Star Ratings, which are a reflection of care quality.
In an analysis of hundreds of Medicare Advantage plans, RAND found about 40% of enrollees were in a plan with no premium, while 6% were in plans that had monthly premiums exceeding $120.
There was little difference in patient experience scores based on...
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