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How Will Providers Respond to MACRA and What Does It Mean for Provider Participation in Medicare Advantage? September 13, 2016

Beyond the Affordable Care Act and related regulatory reforms, pending implementation of MACRA (the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act) will influence or influence further physicians and other eligible professional's decision making in participating in…

Senior Stories
I Have an AARP Medicare Complete Plan Which Is a Regional PPO Plan September 5, 2016

I have an AARP Medicare Complete plan which is a regional PPO plan. My husband has a similar plan through Humana. We are both retired and on a fixed income (a limited one!).  We can't…

Senior Stories
I Have Used Several Different Advantage Programs Since My Retirement 15 Years Ago September 5, 2016

I have used several different Advantage programs since my retirement 15 years ago.  When I first retired I took a Medicare Supplement plan but after becoming fully retired 10 years ago I found the monthly…

Redesigning Health Care to Improve Patient Health September 1, 2016

Indiana University Health (IU Health) has long recognized the value of provider-led insurance plans.  Since the early 90s, we have operated our own health plan, in addition to co-owning a managed care plan for Medicaid…

Signs of Success: The Role of Medicare Advantage in Reducing Health Dispartities August 31, 2016

Our aging population is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse – a phenomenon that raises questions on how we should deal with persistent health disparities in Medicare. According to the U.S. Census, over 21% of…

The Deeper Dive
The Deeper Dive: MA Enrollment Update: Beneficiaries Continue to Choose Medicare Advantage July 13, 2016

Molly T. Turco - BMA Policy and Research Director As beneficiaries look towards Medicare Advantage (MA) open enrollment in the fall (October 15 – December 7), multiple recent reports and data releases show that the…

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