Medicare Advantage (MA) is growing rapidly, with over half of eligible seniors now enrolled. Yet, rising administrative burdens, financial strain, and fractured payer-provider relationships are prompting health systems to exit MA contracts—impacting patient access and care continuity.
In this article for Medical Economics, ECG partner Terri Welter explores the MA landscape and what it will take to reverse this trend, including:
- Strategic collaboration.
- Policy standardization.
- Value-based care models.
By reducing complexity and fostering transparency, payers and providers can rebuild trust and create a more sustainable MA ecosystem that benefits patients, practices, and health systems alike.
