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New Polling Shows Voter Backlash as Senate Republicans Weigh Medicare Advantage Cuts June 12, 2025

As Senate Republicans consider cuts to Medicare Advantage in budget reconciliation, new national polling reveals overwhelming public opposition, with voters sending a clear warning to lawmakers: Any attempt to scale back Medicare Advantage would carry…

Physician-led Vancouver Clinic leans into Medicare Advantage June 4, 2025

Mark Mantei offers a convincing argument that he believes Medicare Advantage is the best health care program for seniors: He plans to use it himself. Mantei, who just turned 65, is CEO of the Vancouver…

‘I Don’t Know What I’d Do Without It’: How Medicare Advantage Helps Seniors Stay Healthy and Out of the Hospital May 22, 2025

Medicare Advantage beneficiaries already know that their plans help keep them healthy, independent, and out of the hospital. Now new research is backing this up, showing Medicare Advantage delivers more preventive care and better health…

Seniors’ Voices Lead the Way: Advocating for Medicare Advantage in Washington April 17, 2025

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…

Medicare Advantage beneficiaries have a message for Dr. Oz: Protect Medicare Advantage April 4, 2025

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…

New Research: Medicare Advantage Risk Models Improve Care for All Seniors March 25, 2025

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…

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