To Play Or Not To Play

Medicare has a history of offering alternatives to the traditional Medicare feefor-service program. However, the latest offering called Medicare Advantage, has the potential to shape the healthcare industry like no other that has come before it. Deciding how to handle the new program is the most immediate issue facing hospital administrators today.

So, how do you decide whether Medicare Advantage is truly an advantageous option for your hospital system? The answer is a tricky one, and it requires thoughtful examination of how well your organization can respond to the demands of this managed care program.