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AJMC® in the Press, April 5, 2024

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An article in Bloomberg Law referenced a study published in the November 2023 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care®. The study, “Medicare Advantage in Rural Areas: Implications for Hospital Sustainability,” found that the increased penetration of Medicare Advantage from 2008 to 2019 was associated with greater hospital sustainability.

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