The Meteoric Rise of Private Medicare Advantage Insurance

Medicare is in the midst of a pretty dramatic transformation. Before long, two out of every three enrollees will likely have a private Medicare Advantage plan.

This week, we look at what’s gained and what’s lost when private insurers manage so much of the nation’s Medicare program — and where we go from here.

Guests:

Carol Berman, Medicare Advantage enrollee

Rick Gilfillan, MD, MBA, independent consultant, former hospital and insurance executive and former Medicare official

Michael McWilliams, MD, PhD, Professor of Health Care Policy, Harvard Medical School; Professor of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital

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