Medicare Meet-Up

Experts Meg Koepke and Melissa Cohen – Vice Presidents at Aurrera Health Group –dive deep into the healthcare program millions of people across the country rely on Medicare. Join Meg and Melissa as they meet up with patients, clinicians, policymakers, insurers, caregivers, advocates, and disruptors to talk about the evolution of this crucial program and what lies ahead. Find new episodes here or subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Medicare Meet-Up

Season 3 Episode 3

December 06, 2022 • Meg Koepke and Melissa Cohen • Season 3 • Episode 3

0:00 | 31:58

In the last episode of 2022, the Medicare Team learns whether their healthcare predictions from January’s podcast came true – and if anyone fulfilled their New Year’s resolutions. Special guest Jen Ryan – executive vice president of Aurrera Health Group with more than 20 years of experience in Medicaid policy – joins Meg and Melissa as they share new predictions for the upcoming year.

Show Notes:

Comparison chart from Medicare.gov for original Medicare and Medicare Advantage (starts on page 5).

Pathways to Resilience website with more information about the program’s efforts to promote trauma-informed policies.

Article published in the New York Times comparing Medicare Advantage to “one-stop shopping.”