Fierce Healthcare March 1, 2019
Policymakers can take several steps to help MA plans maximize their potential, according to a new report.
Even as Medicare Advantage plans grab an increasing share of the market, they’re not living up to their full potential, according to a new report.
The Manhattan Institute, a free-market think tank, found that MA enrollment has grown from just 6% of Medicare beneficiaries in 1990 to 36% today. These plans enjoy bipartisan support and are growing in population as they can negotiate and drive down costs, oftentimes more effectively than traditional Medicare.
However, the current policy landscape is still holding these plans back, the institute found. The report highlighted several policy reforms that could allow MA plans to maximize their...
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