For millions of older Americans, Medicare Advantage isn’t just a health plan; it’s coordinated, affordable coverage that helps them save money, stay healthy and independent. As budget debates continue in Washington, seniors remind leaders that…
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Prevention, Partnership, and Progress: Takeaways from the 2025 Medicare Advantage Leadership & Policy Forum
October 17, 2025
“I got into Medicare Advantage, and one of the biggest reasons is peace of mind. I don’t have to worry about my medical expenses; it’s a fixed cost every year. And it makes it easier…
NANASP on Nutrition, Medicare Advantage, and Advocacy for Older Americans
September 26, 2025
Nearly 7 million Americans aged 60 and older face food insecurity, according to Feeding America. Since its founding in 1977, the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP) — a Better Medicare Alliance…
New Report Exposes MedPAC Methodology Flaws
September 10, 2025
A new report released this week by the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) highlights serious flaws in the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission’s (MedPAC) revised methodology for evaluating Medicare Advantage. The changes nearly quadrupled MedPAC’s estimate of…
New Study Finds Medicare Advantage Led on Quality During the Pandemic’s Toughest Year
August 15, 2025
A newly published peer-reviewed study in The American Journal of Managed Care provides an in-depth look at how Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare performed on critical measures of care before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Building Tomorrow’s Care Network: How Medicare Advantage and Area Agencies on Aging Are Transforming Services for Older Americans
July 31, 2025
Sixty years ago, Medicare and the Older Americans Act promised to revolutionize care for older adults in America. This week, as we celebrate these landmark achievements, a new chapter is being written through innovative partnerships…