Comment Letter on Physician Fee Schedule Rule

Better Medicare Alliance (BMA) is pleased to submit the following comments on the proposed rule updating the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and other Part B payments for calendar year 2018. BMA is a community of more than 115 ally organizations, who, like the 20 million beneficiaries who have chosen Medicare Advantage, share a commitment to a strong Medicare Advantage option.

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Exploring Rural Beneficiary Experiences Across Medicare Advantage And FFS Medicare May 7, 2024

Understanding geographic differences in beneficiary experiences is important to both the Medicare Advantage and FFS Medicare program. This research can help policymakers and stakeholders identify opportunities to improve access to and quality of rural health…

Fact Sheet

Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries Living in Rural Communities May 7, 2024

This one-page infographic summarizes the key findings of the Exploring Rural Beneficiary Experiences Across Medicare Advantage and FFS Medicare study. This research can help policymakers and stakeholders identify opportunities to improve access to and quality…

Better Medicare Alliance Joins Provider and Patient Advocacy Groups in Urging CMS to Account for Seniors’ Rising Health Care Needs in CY 2025 Rate Notice March 8, 2024

Official comment letters from Better Medicare Alliance, Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness (ABHW), agilon health, Meals on Wheels in Hillsborough County, NH, Arizona Nurses Association, and others call on CMS to protect the stability…