Radiology Business May 22, 2024
A Nebraska radiology provider is joining a growing number of institutions refusing to accept Medicare Advantage, contending that the privatized plans are “bad for patients” and taxpayers.
North Platte-based Great Plains Health announced the decision May 16, with it set to take effect in 2025. The rural health system—which provides imaging at its main hospital and nearby outpatient imaging center, employing five radiologists—said it strives to “put the patient first.” But Medicare Advantage “does not align with that mission.”
Great Plains cited concerns including patient care, access and affordability. Nearly 45% of hospitals are considering ditching MA while another 16% have already done so, according to the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
“To put the patient first, we can no...
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