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Medicare Advantage Enrollment Surges Amid Stability Concerns

1/24/2026

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Medicare Advantage enrollment reached 54% of beneficiaries last year, signaling rapid growth.
Hospital-owned plans from UCLA Health and West Virginia University Health System gain popularity for stability.
Concerns include potential overpayments to insurers and contract disputes affecting coverage.
A University of Michigan study finds hospitals serving more Medicare Advantage patients face inflated readmission penalties.
Policy changes aim to include Medicare Advantage data.

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Story summary

Medicare Advantage enrollment reached 54% of beneficiaries last year, signaling rapid growth.
Hospital-owned plans from UCLA Health and West Virginia University Health System gain popularity for stability.
Concerns include potential overpayments to insurers and contract disputes affecting coverage.
A University of Michigan study finds hospitals serving more Medicare Advantage patients face inflated readmission penalties.
Policy changes aim to include Medicare Advantage data.