title: Launching a medicare advantage plan: smart planning saves headaches.
abstract: If you're considering setting up a Medicare Advantage plan, the following are important considerations: Financial analysis. Payment rates. Medical costs. Marketing and operational costs. Technology infrastructure. Staffing.
authors.affiliation: R.J. Abrams Consulting Corrales, NM, USA. ConsultRJAbrams@aol.com
authors.forename: Robert J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Abrams
authors.forename: Teri L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Mullaney
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006801:Humans; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006278:Medicare / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014481:United States