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Study: Black, Hispanic beneficiaries driving MA enrollment growth
Enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans grew rapidly between 2009 and 2018, with the largest increases seen among Black, Hispanic and dual enrollee that is enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid populations. This indicates that payers will need to play a key role in addressing health inequities.
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From 2009 to 2018, enrollment in the Medicare Advantage program grew rapidly, with the largest increases concentrated among minority populations, according to a new study published in Health Affairs.
In 2009, 23% of Black Medicare beneficiaries were in a Medicare Advantage plan, as compared to 38% in 2018 representing a 66% relative increase. Similarly, the percentage of Hispanic beneficiaries in those plans jumped from 33% to 48% in the same decade, a 43% relative increase.
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HGS AxisPoint Health to Speak at SNP Alliance Spring Roundtable
Posted On: 2021-04-06 02:28:27 (Time Zone: Arizona, USA)
Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) (listed in BSE & NSE) announced today that Michele Kratz, Vice President of Operations for itssubsidiary, HGS AxisPoint Health LLC (HGS AxisPoint Health), will be presenting on Member Engagement Using a Multimodal Approach at the Special Needs Plan (SNP) Alliance Spring Roundtable on Thursday April 8 at 10:00am ET. The SNP Alliance is the leading voice for specialized health plans for those that need them most, focusing on improving the health and well-being of individuals living with significant, complex needs through specialized managed care.