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20-D. Medicare Advantage: New Year … New Direction?

Last year brought significant changes to Medicare Advantage, which became the primary coverage choice for nearly 34 million Medicare beneficiaries. In response to this growth, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) initiated reform efforts that greatly affected beneficiaries’ access to services, provider payments, and healthcare delivery patterns. More changes are anticipated for the coming year. A new Congress and CMS administrator will likely introduce a new vision for Medicare and Medicare Advantage that will impact beneficiaries living with chronic illnesses, those using hospice services, and individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Join this session to hear from policymakers and pundits about anticipated changes for 2025 and whether those changes will align with LeadingAge’s advocacy agenda.

• Nicole Fallon, VP, Integrated Services and Managed Care, LeadingAge