Senate Report on Medicare Advantage Insurers and Skilled Nursing Coverage
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 15:25
Senate Report Exposes Medicare Advantage Insurers
A recent Senate report has called out the nation’s three largest Medicare Advantage insurers for increasingly limiting access to essential post-acute care, notably skilled nursing. This limitation is raising concerns about patient safety and overall care quality.
Impact on Patient Care
The report highlights how these restrictive policies are jeopardizing vulnerable patients, leaving them without necessary support.
Recommendations
- Increase transparency in coverage policies
- Ensure access to skilled nursing facilities
- Assess the impact of these changes on patient outcomes
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