[M2inOR]

RE: National Retiree Legislative Network

What is missing is how the cancellation of Medicare Advantage and using the funds to "fix" traditional Medicare will actually be accomplished.

The Federal government gives Medicare Advantage providers a fixed amount per year, per client. This enables the provider to have a budget to fund a care team that is at the ready to service it's clients. There are also incentives in place to reward providers for keeping their clients healthier.

Yes, of course there are inefficient providers who don't have any idea how to have a profitable business. No provider can afford to operate a business that continually loses money treating its patients.

Someone complained that their doctors were always changing. You might want to consider using a provider that knows how to better operate their business providing healthcare.

For me, I want the best doctor available to treat me when needed. I don't need to see the same person each and every time. Fortunately for me my PCP is available when I make appointments for the future. And if I need someone ASAP, Villages Health delivers; a simple call tells me where to go if someone is needed immediately. This may be someone on my PCP's team, an urgent care clinic, or an emergency room. Fortunately the latter can be whomever is convenient.

Don't forget, the Federal Government has deep pockets, but the depth is not infinite.