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Advising the Congress on Medicare issues
MedPAC > Recommendations > Update on the Medicare Advantage program (3)

Update on the Medicare Advantage program (3)

February 29, 2008

The Congress should direct the Secretary to require chronic condition special needs plans to serve only beneficiaries with complex chronic conditions that influence many other aspects of health, have a high risk of hospitalization or other significant adverse health outcomes, and require specialized delivery systems.

Appeared in: March 2008 - Chapter 3

Topics: Delivery system reforms and Part C (Medicare Advantage).