Issue Brief
July 23, 2024 Overview of Medicare Advantage Payment and Accountability Measures
Medicare Advantage is the choice of more than 33 million seniors and people with disabilities for high-quality, affordable health care. As the program grows, however, misconceptions about how Medicare Advantage works are also on the rise. This document explains how Medicare Advantage is set up to deliver better health outcomes at a lower cost for beneficiaries than Fee-for-Service Medicare, with accountability and transparency measures built directly into the program to ensure taxpayer dollars are being spent efficiently. Download the full brief to learn more.