Commonwealth Fund October 21, 2020
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Timely information from the new Commonwealth Fund Medicare Data Hub will help researchers and policymakers identify trends and potential policy solutions to ensure high-quality, affordable care for all beneficiaries
Fewer than one of 10 Medicare Advantage plans cover services that help people live independently in their homes, and few plans address root causes of poor health, such as food insecurity
The next five years will be critical for Medicare, a program that provides health coverage for more than 60 million Americans, or about one in six people in the United States, including older adults and people with disabilities. The program is a major source of support for medical education and rural providers and a testing ground for innovative payment...