Medicare Advantage in the headlines: 7 recent updates – 3

Becker's Healthcare July 29, 2024
Rylee Wilson

Centene is planning to scale back its Medicare Advantage presence in 2025, and another health system is eyeing a split with a large MA insurer.

Here are seven Medicare Advantage updates Becker’s has reported since July 17.

1. Medicare Advantage plans available in the most socially-vulnerable counties in the U.S. tend to have lower star ratings than those in less vulnerable counties, a study published in JAMA Network Open found.
2. Centene will exit a handful of state Medicare Advantage markets in 2025, CEO Sarah London said. On an investor call, Ms. London said the exits are designed to align with the company’s longer-term strategy to focus on individuals eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.
3. Medicare Advantage enrollees were...

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