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Title:	Rural Medicare Advantage 2011: Enrollment Trends and Plan Characteristics
Abstract:	This report examines Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment program trends in rural areas and discusses the evolution of MA programs from traditional fee-for-service plans to a system that includes service from private health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations, private fee-for-service plans, and medical savings accounts. It analyzes trends on enrollment by type of plan, geographic variations in enrollment, premiums in MA plans, payment rates, enrollment by firm or affiliate, and the future of MA in rural areas. The report includes figures and references.
Inv. Code:	ORHP00550
Year:	2011
Language(s):	English
Size:	8 1/2" x 11"
Length:	17 pp.
Audience:	Professionals, Researchers
Pub. Type:	Report
Author(s):	Leah Kemper, MPH, Lisa Pollack, MPH, Abigail Barker, PhD, Timothy D. McBride, PhD, Keith J. Mueller, PhD

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