Previous efforts by Congress to expand the role of private plans in Medicare have met with limited success. Although … the same fate may befall Medicare Advantage, the political environment has changed, and powerful political interests now … support Medicare privatization. Only time will tell whether these interests—and the policies they are pursuing—will offset …

This article focuses on state efforts to coordinate care for “dual eligiblesâ€â€”Americans covered by both Medicare … and Medicaid—within an integrated plan. The study revealed that (1) most beneficiaries currently receive Medicare and …

Medicare Coordinated Care Demonstration, with the goal of reducing hospitalizations and Medicare spending or improving quality … saved Medicare 10 percent for these patients. The study demonstrates the importance of delivering the right services to the …