What 3 recent studies found about Medicare Advantage

Becker's Healthcare February 23, 2024
Rylee Wilson

Recent research on Medicare Advantage has uncovered differences in the types of care and experiences Medicare Advantage enrollees report when compared to their peers in fee-for-service.

Here are three Medicare Advantage findings Becker’s has reported since Jan. 17.

1. Medicare Advantage enrollees are more likely to report delays in care than their counterparts in traditional Medicare, a survey from the Commonwealth Fund found. Among those with MA, 22% reported waiting to receive care because it needed approval in the past year, compared to 13% with traditional Medicare. MA and traditional Medicare beneficiaries reported similar rates...

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