McKnight's March 28, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid’s plan to create more options for the Medicare Advantage program through payment changes is being encouraged by the nation’s largest nursing home association.
The agency in early February announced it is forecasting a nearly 8% increase in revenue for Medicare Advantage plans next year after releasing its 2023 advance notice. The agency expects proposed policy changes, including many targeted at improving health equity, will result in a 7.98% revenue increase for Medicare Advantage organizations.
The hope is that through the policy changes it will “create more choices and provide affordable options for consumers that meet their unique health needs,” CMS said.
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