Is the rapid growth of Medicare Advantage a solution for health care efficiency, or is it a costly gamble that benefits insurers more than patients?
In this episode, Hayden Rooke-Ley discusses the rapid expansion of Medicare Advantage, a privatized form of Medicare, and the growing influence of private insurance companies in the U.S. health care system. He highlights concerns about the cost-effectiveness and quality of care under this model, as well as insurance companies' anti-competitive practices, and emphasizes the need for regulatory action despite the political challenges involved.
Tune in to discover what it means for health care costs, patient care, and the future of Medicare!
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Information
- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Biweekly
- PublishedNovember 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM UTC
- Length48 min
- RatingClean