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As the Medicare program has become more privatized through growing enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA), the traditional Medicare program has been neglected. Legislation passed over the last 20 plus years has generally favored enrollment in MA plans. A major course correction is needed to both strengthen traditional Medicare and better protect those enrolled in MA plans.
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August 28, 2025 – D. Lipschutz