Healthcare Innovation August 2, 2023
Inovalon and Harvard Medical School researchers discuss the substantial differences in socioeconomic characteristics of MA and traditional Medicare enrollees
Researchers from healthcare analytics company Inovalon and Harvard Medical School say they have uncovered some key differences in the characteristics of individuals who choose Medicare Advantage (MA) over traditional Medicare at age 65.
Their study looks at issues such as economic status, race, income, and health. The researchers say their report provides policymakers and health plan administrators with insights to help design value-based care programs, improve health outcomes, and address health inequities. Their research found that MA enrollees are twice as likely to be non-white, and much more likely to be Black, Hispanic, or Asian.
Also, MA enrollees are more than...
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