Better Medicare Alliance is on a mission to protect and strengthen Medicare Advantage for beneficiaries who depend on it. Below, find our latest news on changes to Medicare Advantage policy, our insights in the BMA Blog, and mentions of our partners and allies in the news.
WASHINGTON —Medicare Advantage beneficiaries across varied populations receive higher rates of preventive health screenings and primary care services and lower rates of avoidable inpatient services compared to similar beneficiaries in traditional fee-for-service Medicare, according to…
WASHINGTON — Better Medicare Alliance (BMA), the nation’s leading research and advocacy organization supporting Medicare Advantage beneficiaries, responded today to the 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rate Announcement by the Centers for Medicare…
WASHINGTON —Better Medicare Alliance, the nation’s leading research and advocacy organization supporting Medicare Advantage, responded today to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) release of the Contract Year 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part…
As health care policy discussions continue in Washington, two recent advocacy events highlighted how senior and ally voices are shaping the conversation around protecting Medicare Advantage during this critical period. Allies Hear Policy Insights from…
This week, Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. As CMS Administrator, Dr. Oz will be responsible for managing and regulating the Medicare Advantage program, which serves over…
Two new studies recently published in JAMA Network Open and The American Journal of Managed Care demonstrate that risk-based care arrangements in Medicare Advantage lead to fewer hospital admissions, reduced emergency room visits, and better…
