Tag Archives: Minorities

MA plans see more minorities, dual eligibles signing up

Dive Brief: While most Medicare beneficiaries are still enrolled in the traditional fee-for-service model, the number choosing a Medicare Advantage plan is growing rapidly. From 2013 to 2019, the number of people is MA grew 60% compared to a 5% increase in FFS enrollment, according to a new report commissioned by the Better Medicare Alliance,… Read More: MA plans see more minorities, dual eligibles signing up »

Minorities and medical research: Who is still excluded?

Katie Kinsella and Ximena Verduzco-Villanueva | Policy | July 6, 2020 In the United States, there is clear evidence that minority populations continue to be underrepresented in clinical research related to new therapies for common and serious long-term medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes (T2D). This is despite these same populations facing a continuing… Read More: Minorities and medical research: Who is still excluded? »