Better Medicare Alliance

BMA President and CEO Mary Beth Donahue was honored to speak this week at USAging’s “Answers on Aging” Conference. Her remarks underscored the importance of partnerships and collaboration in advocating for seniors, improving health outcomes and advancing health equity through Medicare Advantage. Let’s build on our successes together!   #USAging24

At the heart of Medicare Advantage is whole-person care – comprehensive care that addresses physical, behavioral, and social needs. Unlike Fee for Service Medicare, Medicare Advantage offers supplemental benefits, such as exercise programs, that help keep seniors out of the hospital and at home, where they want to be. https://bit.ly/4cxCymk #medicareadvantage #preventivemedicine Bold STAT

Millions of seniors struggle to manage the high cost of treating multiple chronic health conditions. New analysis from ATI Advisory shows Medicare Advantage beneficiaries with three or more chronic conditions spend $3,165 less per year on premiums and out-of-pocket costs than Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medicare enrollees, on average. Learn why Medicare Advantage is the best value for seniors: https://bit.ly/4eeIW3I

Great to join voices with America's Physician Groups, AOTA, Vancouver Clinic, and this bipartisan coalition of lawmakers on a shared priority. #Priorauth

We are proud to announce our support for the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2024. This bipartisan legislation would simplify prior authorization for millions of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. Thank you to Senators Marshall, Sinema, Thune, and Brown, and Representatives DelBene, Kelly, Bera, and Bucshon for their leadership on this important issue. #priorauth Learn more: https://bit.ly/45ivF69

Medicare Advantage is the best value for seniors, and the gap with Fee-For-Service Medicare is growing: A new, independent analysis by ATI Advisory finds MA beneficiaries spend an average of $2,541 less per year on out-of-pocket costs and premiums than those enrolled in FFS Medicare. Meanwhile, seniors on Medicare Advantage can access supplemental benefits not available through FFS Medicare, resulting in better health outcomes. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eeIW3I

We’re excited to announce Rebecca Buck as Senior Vice President of Communications. Rebecca will develop and lead BMA’s communications and grassroots strategies, while marshaling the organization’s unique network of more than 200 ally groups. Read the statement from BMA President and CEO Mary Beth Donahue: https://bit.ly/3KojwTA

A new Missouri Times op-ed highlights Medicare Advantage as a valuable partner for rural hospitals. In one study, increased Medicare Advantage penetration was associated with a lower risk of rural hospital closure. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4buBG1P   Medicare Advantage enrollees in rural areas save money and experience better health outcomes compared to Fee-for-Service Medicare enrollees. For more data on the value of MA in rural areas, check out BMA's rural health chartbook: https://bit.ly/3yRdhVy

We are delighted that the National Association of Rehab Providers and Agencies (NARA) is now one of BMA's 200+ Ally organizations working to improve health care for the more than 33 million beneficiaries who choose #MedicareAdvantage. 🤝

📣BMA has added ✨new staff ✨ to its growing team! These hires will broaden and strengthen BMA's advocacy and research capabilities as increasingly more seniors choose to enroll in #MedicareAdvantage. Press release 👉 https://bit.ly/3K0g4y1