Geographic Utilization Disparities and Financial Impacts
It seems natural to assume that the scientific underpinning of medicine implies a formulaic treatment for any given [...]
An Actuarial Guide to Medicare Direct Contracting
On April 1, 2021, the Global and Professional Direct Contracting (GPDC) Model began its first performance year. Effective [...]
Medicare for All’s $600 Billion Question
“Medicare for All” is a term that can assume many different meanings and its lenient usage tends to [...]
An Actuarial View of Health Care Public Policy Proposals
The number of bills which purport to expand access to public health insurance plans is now in [...]
2019 Medicare Advantage Advance Notice Part 1
How will the Proposed CMS Changes Impact Your Plan’s Financial Performance? Traditionally, Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans scramble resources in [...]
Preview of 2019 Medicare Advantage Benchmark Rates
Good news for Medicare Advantage plans! The early preview of 2019 growth rates released by CMS on November 27th [...]