Fierce Healthcare August 19, 2024
Noah Tong

Both political parties are more open to Medicare Advantage (MA) reform than in previous election cycles, a shift former federal officials warned should be a warning call for the health insurance industry to refocus its messaging and advocacy efforts surrounding the plans.

Scrutiny is ramping up among Democrats concerned MA is not a good deal for taxpayers and within a group of more populist Republicans, whereas there used to be more bipartisan agreement on the program’s importance.

“I think the consensus around MA is eroding somewhat,” said Alex Azar, former Department of Health and Human Services secretary for President Donald Trump, during a recent webinar hosted by consulting firm Avalere.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized its...

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