New Research From Inovalon and Harvard Analyzes Medicare Advantage Plan Design Impact on Healthcare Utilization and Health Equity
Retrieved on:
Monday, April 8, 2024
The findings, published in the white paper " The Importance of Plan Design in Medicare Advantage ," represent the fourth installment of Inovalon’s and Harvard Medical School’s research collaboration to understand the underlying factors influencing enrollment, quality outcomes, and utilization in MA vs. FFS Medicare.
Key Points:
- The findings, published in the white paper " The Importance of Plan Design in Medicare Advantage ," represent the fourth installment of Inovalon’s and Harvard Medical School’s research collaboration to understand the underlying factors influencing enrollment, quality outcomes, and utilization in MA vs. FFS Medicare.
- Previous research found that MA delivers superior quality outcomes and utilization reductions compared to FFS Medicare, even after controlling for differences in who enrolls.
- However, until now, there was limited data on the differences within MA, and how specific MA plan designs and features impact outcomes.
- "By understanding the populations Medicare Advantage plans attract, policymakers and health plans can come together to incentivize and deliver superior, cost-effective outcomes for every Medicare enrollee."