• Author: Thomas C. Tsai
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Payment source shift for surgical care among Veterans enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: There is growing concern that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are shifting the costs of care to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for veterans dually …

Veterans may be seeing lower-quality clinicians in the Veterans Health Administration community care network

Abstract: With the rapid expansion of veterans' access to community care under the Veterans Affairs Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA …

Medicare advantage plans with high numbers of Veterans: Enrollment, utilization, and potential wasteful spending

Abstract: Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are increasingly enrolling veterans. Because MA plans receive full capitated payments regardless of whether or not veterans use Medicare …