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From Capitol Hill to Main Street: What Seniors Want Lawmakers to Know About Medicare Advantage October 1, 2026

More than 35 million Americans choose Medicare Advantage for the affordable, high-quality, coordinated care it provides. As the 2026 midterm elections approach, these beneficiaries want lawmakers to know that protecting the program is a priority…

Strengthening Medicare Advantage: Takeaways from BMA’s 2026 Leadership and Policy Forum September 28, 2026

With open enrollment approaching, about 150 policymakers, healthcare leaders, allies, beneficiaries, and researchers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 22 for Better Medicare Alliance’s 2026 Medicare Advantage Leadership and Policy Forum. The conversations focused on…

To Truly Understand Medicare Advantage Spending, Look at the Bigger Picture September 10, 2026

By Mary Beth Donahue, President and CEO, Better Medicare Alliance, and Susan Dentzer, President and CEO, America’s Physician Groups  More than 35 million adults age 65 and older and people with disabilities now choose Medicare…

More Than “Perks”: The Real Value of Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits August 27, 2026

In the coming weeks, millions of seniors will begin reviewing their Medicare coverage for 2027 — and some seniors might be surprised to see changes to the benefits they rely on, even after significant reductions…

Stability and Predictability Matter for the Future of Medicare Advantage Star Ratings August 19, 2026

For more than a decade, the Star Ratings program has served a dual purpose for Medicare Advantage. It helps seniors make informed coverage decisions while encouraging health plans to invest in better outcomes, stronger patient…

Protecting Affordability for Seniors: Highlights from BMA’s July Event July 28, 2026

With healthcare affordability top of mind in Washington and for millions of Americans across the country, Better Medicare Alliance convened its first-ever Protecting Affordability for Seniors event July 22 in Washington, D.C., to discuss how…

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