))
Ep 51: Decoding Medicare Advantage and Medicaid MCOs: Understanding the Coverage
Manage episode 414031695 series 3289122
Content provided by Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L, Clarice Grote, and MS. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L, Clarice Grote, and MS or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Decoding Medicare Advantage and Medicaid MCOs: Understanding the Coverage
You may have heard (or even said) that Medicare Advantage is great if you’re healthy but terrible if you’re sick. But why is that? This week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I’m sharing what Medicare Advantage is, why it’s popular, despite these claims, and how it has expanded into the Medicaid space with managed care organizations (MCOs).
Join the Amplify OT Membership
As an exclusive bonus for podcast listeners, you can join the Amplify OT Membership at any time! Join today to take control of your career! It’s time to become your own best resource on Medicare and advocacy.
In this episode, I cover:
- Benefits and barriers that come with Medicare Advantage plans.
- The difference between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
- Why managed care plans (MCOs) are popular, especially for governments.
- Current and proposed regulatory changes that affect these plans and us as practitioners.
Thanks for listening! If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to follow, rate and review the show. To learn more about Amplify OT head to https://amplifyot.com/
Have a question or just want to say hello? Call or text +1 (919) 341-9289 to have your questions answered on the podcast! *Message and Data Rates May Apply
Amplify OT Resources
Want to keep learning about how insurance and reimbursement impact you? Then head to AmplifyOT.com/Services to see what resources we have available!
CLICK HERE to save 40% off Medbridge Today!
CONNECT WITH AMPLIFY OT:
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Ep 50: Volume-Based vs. Value-Based Reimbursement Models in OT
- CMS Finalizes Rule to Expand Access to Health Information and Improve the Prior Authorization Process [CMS.gov Article]
- Medicare Advantage in 2023: Enrollment Update and Key Trends [KFF.org Article]
- Medicaid: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver [YouTube]
©Amplify OT
Mentioned in this episode:
Join the Amplify OT Membership
As a exclusive bonus for podcast listeners, you can join the Amplify OT Membership at any time! Join today to take control of your career! It’s time to become your own best resource on Medicare and advocacy.
55 episodes
Share
