MedPAC held a meeting on October 10-11, 2024 (link). The following relevant topics were discussed:

Medicare beneficiaries in nursing homes
Findings from MedPAC’s annual beneficiary and provider focus groups
Supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage

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Key takeaways from the October meeting include:  

Medicare beneficiaries in nursing homes (NHs)
Staff provided research on Medicare beneficiaries living in NHs and Commissioners said they will explore how to improve care for this population next year
MedPAC’s annual beneficiary and provider focus groups
Staff reported findings from focus groups of Medicare beneficiaries and providers on several topics including experiences with Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, telehealth services, and prescription drugs
Commissioners discussed how to make patient care more effective and providers’ jobs less complicated while still maintaining standards
Supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage
Staff highlighted data are insufficient to understand MA beneficiaries use of supplemental benefits
Commissioners expressed support for research on what supplemental benefits provide the most value to beneficiaries

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