Richard Frank and his team at Harvard will describe the competitive landscape in the MA program, diagnose the sources of breakdown in competition, and consider policy responses that might promote competition. The team will:
1. Construct an MA market–level database of plan benchmark costs and market variables for the years 2009–2016.
2. Analyze sources of market power through a literature search and empirical analysis of the MA market database.
3. Construct a simulation model that will provide impact estimates of policy changes on MA markets.
4. Develop and assess policy options for promoting MA competition.
Analysis of Health Plan Competition in the Medicare Advantage Program
Grantee Organization
President and Fellows of Harvard College
Principal Investigator
Richard Frank, Ph.D.
Term
5/1/17 - 6/1/20
Award Amount
$359,471
Approval Year
Related Program
Advancing Medicare
Topics
Medicare
Grantee Organization
President and Fellows of Harvard College
Principal Investigator
Richard Frank, Ph.D.
Term
5/1/17 - 6/1/20
Award Amount
$359,471
Approval Year
Related Program
Advancing Medicare
Topics
Medicare