Nearly half of Americans with Medicare now get their health insurance coverage through a private company that participates in the federal government’s Medicare Advantage program. But when it comes to treatment for heart attacks. There may not be that much of an advantage when choosing a plan. Bruce Landon, M.D., M.B.A., M.Sc. and John Z. Ayanian, M.D., M.P.P., discusses focusing on the value of care and taking into account social and demographic factors for those with insurance.
