Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Advocating for Medicare Advantage with Dawn Maroney of Alignment Health Plan
Aug 4, 2025
Dawn Maroney, President of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan, has testified before Congress about the future of Medicare Advantage. She discusses essential policy changes needed to improve access and expand care in rural areas. The conversation delves into challenges within the Medicare Advantage program, advocating for hospital parity and flexibility for seniors. Maroney also highlights the importance of technology and consumer-focused strategies to enhance support for seniors, aiming for better healthcare outcomes.
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Dawn's Congressional Testimony Experience
- Dawn Maroney shared her deep personal commitment to Medicare Advantage, emphasizing its life-saving impact.
- Testifying before Congress was a proud moment to spotlight the value and vision of Alignment Health Plan.
Hospital Parity to Enhance Competition
- Dawn highlights the challenge of hospital contracts restricting smaller Medicare Advantage plans, limiting competition.
- She proposes hospital parity where hospitals accepting Medicare fee-for-service should also accept Medicare Advantage contracts by default.
Protecting Dual Eligible Choices
- Dual eligible beneficiaries face limitations due to default enrollment in aligned plans, reducing their options.
- Dawn stresses that seniors deserve more choice without forced plan selection to ensure better care options.