"Part of the promise of having private plans participate in Medicare was that they could deliver better care more efficiently and they have done neither. The care outcomes at best are decidedly mixed," says David A. Lipschutz, co-director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy.
James Swann, a spokesman for the insurance trade organization AHIP (America's Health Insurance Plans), says MA beneficiaries are well-served. "More than 34 million seniors and people with disabilities choose Medicare Advantage for their health coverage because it provides them better care at a lower cost than fee-for-service Medicare," he says.
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Where are the receipts proving this promise?
Reminds me of the Papa John's commercials promising "better ingredients, better pizza, Papa John's"
James Swann, a spokesman for the insurance trade organization AHIP (America's Health Insurance Plans), says MA beneficiaries are well-served. "More than 34 million seniors and people with disabilities choose Medicare Advantage for their health coverage because it provides them better care at a lower cost than fee-for-service Medicare," he says.
Problems with Medicare Advantage Plans Keep Mounting
Complaints and problems with Medicare Advantage include denial of service and slow care approvals. Consumers need to pay attention.
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Where are the receipts proving this promise?
Reminds me of the Papa John's commercials promising "better ingredients, better pizza, Papa John's"
