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Value of Medicare Advantage to the federal government
29 April 2024 - by Ali M. Heinrich, Sam Smetek, Brett L. Swanson
Care and cost management strategies allow Medicare Advantage plans to offer the same coverage as Medicare fee-for-service, but at lower costs.
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2023 urban and rural differences in Medicare Advantage: Current landscape and plan considerations
20 April 2023 - by Ali M. Heinrich, Sam Smetek, Julia M. Friedman
Medicare Advantage organizations (MAOs) considering expansion in rural areas with low penetration must consider costs and risks vs. revenue and growth potential.
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Considerations for plan segmentation in Medicare Advantage bids
28 February 2023 - by Julia M. Friedman, Sam Smetek
What are the advantages of adding a segmented plan to a Medicare Advantage organization portfolio and what are the bid requirements for segmented plans?