title: Should MA plans try to attract the sick?
abstract: Although attracting a mixture of well and sick patients provides a good risk mix for managed care plans, bringing in more high-risk enrollees may mean a higher reward for both patients and providers. Data systems and analytics have improved, allowing hospitals and health systems to better mitigate the risks associated with sicker patients. These new technologies and capabilities can enable these provider organizations to better manage care for patients who require treatment for multiple chronic conditions.
authors.forename: M Orry
authors.initials: MO
authors.lastname: Jacobs
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D020398:Medicare Part C; D020379:Risk Adjustment; D014481:United States