5.8 million Medicare beneficiaries ages 65 and older live in seniors housing and nursing homes. Understanding the characteristics and experiences of these individuals, as well as older adults living in private residences, provides context for industry leaders and policymakers working to meet the health and well-being needs of a growing number of older adults.
Recent Work
Ensuring Equity and Fairness in Medicare Advantage Quality Measurement
Current Health Outcomes Survey (HOS) questions and administration processes do not reflect an equitable and fair approach to Medicare Advantage (MA) quality measurement. We highlight opportunities to improve the HOS for equitable quality measurement within the MA population, with a focus on Special Needs Plans (SNPs).
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Advancing Non-Medical Supplemental Benefits in Medicare Advantage
Since 2019, ATI Advisory and the Long-Term Quality Alliance, with support from The SCAN Foundation, have led national efforts to advance person-centered, non-medical supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage.
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Approaches to Meet Behavioral Health Needs in Medicare Advantage
Ensuring the healthcare system is prepared to meet the behavioral health needs of Medicare beneficiaries is critical as research suggests psychological distress increased among older adults and low-income groups during the early days of the pandemic.
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