Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast Advocating for Medicare Advantage with Dawn Maroney of Alignment Health Plan
Jul 31, 2025
Dawn Maroney, President of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan, brings decades of Medicare advocacy to the forefront. She shares her experience testifying before Congress about Medicare Advantage. Key issues include the need for hospital parity, expanding rural care, and preserving member choice, especially for dual-eligible beneficiaries. Maroney emphasizes the importance of competition and quality care, urging Medicare leaders to prioritize seniors and leverage AI responsibly. Her insights highlight the evolving landscape of healthcare in America.
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Long Career Serving Medicare Seniors
- Dawn Maroney described her 36+ year career serving Medicare beneficiaries and 11 years at Alignment Health.
- She said Alignment serves ~200,000 Medicare Advantage members across five states and focuses on transforming seniors' lives.
Testifying Before Congress
- Dawn recounted testifying before the House Ways and Means and Oversight Subcommittees about Medicare Advantage.
- She said the opportunity let Alignment spotlight what works and push policies rewarding value-driven care.
Hospital Parity To Boost Rural Access
- Maroney argued hospital parity would expand access and competition in rural markets by preventing hospitals from refusing MA contracts.
- She proposed defaulting to a fee-for-service contract where value-based agreements don't exist to ensure baseline access.