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Medicare Advantage’s growth spurt won’t last forever: McKinsey

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Medicare Advantage enrollment has grown rapidly in recent years, now enrolling over

Eileen Cook July 14, 2023July 14, 2023 medicare, Medicare Advantage

Health Care - General Medicare Advantage

Many Medicare Advantage beneficiaries report financial instability, food insecurity, Humana report finds

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Nearly half of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries report having at least one health-related

Eileen Cook July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 Financial Instability, Food Insecurity, Medicare Advantage, Older Adults

Affordable Care Act (ACA)CMS Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage star ratings are failing to improve plan quality: Study

(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The Medicare Advantage star rating system and its quality bonus payment program

Eileen Cook July 7, 2023July 7, 2023 ACA, CMS, High-quality Care, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage Star Ratings

Health Care Finance Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage profits could be under pressure in 2024, analysts say

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Medicare Advantage profits will likely be stable in 2023 but could face

Eileen Cook July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance, Medicare Advantage, Utilization

CMS Health Care Redesign Medicare Advantage

The 2-midnight rule and Medicare Advantage: 6 things to know

(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) There are major changes afoot for Medicare Advantage plans and when they

Eileen Cook June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 2-Midnight Rule, CMS, Inpatient Hospital, Medicare Advantage, Outpatient Hospital

Health Care Redesign Medicare Advantage

Meal delivery reduced rehospitalization, death rates for Medicare Advantage members, Kaiser study finds

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Kaiser Permanente reduced rehospitalizations and deaths among Medicare Advantage members 30 days

Eileen Cook June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 Meal Delivery, Medicare Advantage, Reduced Hospitalization

Health Care Finance Medicare Advantage

Payment cuts did not reduce Medicare Advantage enrollment: Study

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Cuts in Medicare Advantage benchmark payments did not lead to slower growth

Eileen Cook June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 Healthcare Finance, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage Benchmark

CMS Health Care Redesign HHS Medicare Advantage

Lawmakers want CMS’ prior authorization proposal to go further

(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review ) More than 230 U.S. representatives and 61 senators are asking HHS and

Eileen Cook June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 CMS, HHS, Medicare Advantage, Prior Authorization

Legal Actions/Court Decisions Medicare Advantage

Aetna Medicare Advantage plan moving ahead, NYC mayor says

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) New York City Mayor Eric Adams is overriding the city comptroller’s attempt

Eileen Cook June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 Aetna, Medicare Advantage, New York City Retirees

Medicare Advantage

Alliance of Community Health Plans pitches cap on Medicare Advantage marketing spending, broker payments

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The Alliance of Community Health Plans is proposing a set of policies

Eileen Cook June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 Alliance of Community Health Plans, Broker Payments, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage Marketing