MedCity News July 18, 2024
The new CMS guidelines represent a transformative moment for Medicare Advantage — here are three ways to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars and create a healthier future for seniors
According to the Better Medicare Alliance, Medicare Advantage (MA) continues to grow in popularity with more than 50% of seniors now enrolled in an MA plan (vs. fee-for-service). This popularity is due in part to supplemental benefits offered through MA including vision, dental and fitness benefits. However, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidelines earlier this year that require more data collection to assess the utilization of supplemental benefits and whether they drive better outcomes and address health disparities. These requirements, along with changes in payment methodology,...