Here are five articles recently published by Becker's Hospital Review on national and state news concerning Medicare Advantage:
1. This Medicare Advantage insurer is nearing $1B in revenue — CEO John Kao explains how
Orange County, Calif.-based Alignment Healthcare, which entered the California payer market in 2014, has recorded 42 percent compounded annual growth each year since launching in 2013.
2. 1,200 McLaren providers join Humana's network
Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Physician Partners signed an agreement to join Humana's provider network for Medicare Advantage members who use McLaren Health Care hospitals and outpatient centers.
3. CMS upgrades Medicare plan comparer for first time in 10 years
CMS launched a redesign of its online plan searcher amid growing use of mobile devices among Medicare beneficiaries, the agency said Aug. 27.
4. Medicare Advantage growth among biggest for-profit payers
All but one of the five largest for-profit payers saw double-digit growth in their Medicare Advantage membership in the second quarter of fiscal year 2019.
5. Cigna plans major expansion of Medicare Advantage business
Cigna is planning to expand its Medicare Advantage footprint by 14 percent next year.