Opportunities for Growth in the New Administration
“Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.” ―William Arthur Ward
With the new administration coming into power this month, there is a lot of conjecture over what might happen. Overall consensus is the one business segment that is the most stable is Medicare Advantage. Trump is a supporter of Medicare Advantage, and so are Republicans, although long-term there is an opportunity to change the financing of premiums. The Marketplace (Obamacare) and Medicaid are in “limbo” until we get a better idea of what and when there will be changes and how drastic they will be for these programs. So if you are looking for growth in revenue and/or enrollment, Medicare Advantage can provide a good opportunity. The other good news is that in the past several years, the Medicare Advantage market has been stable, based on the metrics available, with few changes in average premiums, plan offerings, and insurer participation.
If you are looking at the opportunity to grow or expand, there are many parameters to consider. Whether you are a Medicare Advantage plan considering expanding either your service area or products, Medicaid plans looking to add either Medi-Medi plans or Special Needs Plans, or an Accountable Care Organization or Integrated Health System looking to jump into Medicare Advantage, now is the time to explore this opportunity. Many of our clients are finding the most prudent way to expand and grow is a strong, solid strategy and an implementation plan that begins with a feasibility study.
A feasibility study looks at the market, and that analysis helps to build a strategy going forward for three to five years. This analysis looks at the competitive, financial, and demographic factors of a market(s) to see what is the most viable. This leads to a feasibility model based on detailed financial projections, and Gorman Health Group’s feasibility study process utilizes an onsite strategy exploration to walk through the entire process of entering Medicare Advantage or expanding current products and service areas with an emphasis on risks and rewards. The next step is the development of product/network/benefit design and implementation phases to build a competitive and compliant organization with the proper financial and operational controls in place. Even existing plans need a new perspective to manage member retention, risk adjustment, and overall analytics to support an integrated care organization.
No matter what your situation, this opportunity could be your sunrise, so don’t wait and join us for our webinar on January 31, 2017 at 1:00 PM EST for an informative session on how to conduct a feasibility study and taking it to the next step. Register now >>
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