Medicare and Medicaid, created by the 1965 Social Security Amendments, now cover over 147 million Americans. Medicare Advantage (MA) has grown rapidly, enrolling 33 million people and making up 54% of Medicare spending. While MA benefits large systems with predictable payments and care coordination, it poses challenges for smaller and rural providers. This whitepaper explores MA’s impact on rural hospitals and includes expert insights from CLA.
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