Tomorrow, the House Ways and Means Health and Oversight Subcommittees will hold a joint hearing, “Medicare Advantage: Past Lessons, Present Insights, Future Opportunities.” More than 34 million seniors — over half of all Medicare beneficiaries…
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Better Medicare Alliance Beneficiaries Deliver Over 100,000 Custom Letters to Congress
July 14, 2025
Seniors in our Better Medicare Alliance beneficiary network have been actively advocating on behalf of Medicare Advantage — and their voices are making a difference. Today, we are excited to mark an important milestone: More…
Beyond the Headlines: What A New Analysis Misses About Medicare Advantage
July 10, 2025
Study after study has shown that Medicare Advantage works: Beneficiaries experience fewer avoidable hospitalizations, more preventive care, better outcomes after discharge, and greater satisfaction — all while saving money. That’s why more than 34 million…
Medicare Advantage Helps Close Gaps in Care, Say Physician Leaders
July 8, 2025
Recent research from the Berkeley Research Group finds that Medicare Advantage delivers more preventive care and better health outcomes across populations when compared to Fee-for-Service Medicare — with higher rates of screenings and primary care…
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 healthcare program for seniors: He plans to use it himself. Mantei, who just turned 65, is CEO of the Vancouver Clinic,…