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Medicare Advantage headwinds didn't prevent payers from turning a profit in 2023

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Though a spike in utilization among seniors slammed payers last year, particularly in the fourth quarter, each of the six major national firms turned a profit in 2023. Though a spike in utilization among seniors slammed payers last year, particularly in the fourth quarter, each of the six major national firms turned a profit in 2023.

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