Promises and Challenges of Medicare Advantage

Medicare Part C, better known as Medicare Advantage, is a federal program that allows Americans eligible for Medicare to obtain health care coverage through private insurers. For beneficiaries, there may be a number of potential benefits associated with Medicare Advantage over traditional Medicare, but in recent years the program has come under scrutiny due to concerns about cost, quality, and transparency. In this article, we will review a brief history of Medicare and Medicare Advantage as well as address the advantages and concerns regarding Medicare Advantage and why this is important for radiology.