Health Affairs December 18, 2024
Editor’s Note
This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront major series, Medicare and Medicaid Integration. The series features analysis, proposals, and commentary that will inform policies on the state and federal levels to advance integrated care for those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. The series is produced with the support of Arnold Ventures. Included articles are reviewed and edited by Health Affairs Forefront staff; the opinions expressed are those of the authors.
In recent years, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has enacted vast Medicare policy changes in response to beneficiary needs, market influences, and changes to the broader health care delivery system. Many of these approaches have rightfully targeted quality improvement and increased...