Local clinics warn Medicare Advantage network changes could shift thousands of Vernon and Crawford County patients
Board members and clinic representatives said a recent notice that some Medicare Advantage plans will change provider networks could force many patients to travel outside Vernon and Crawford counties for care, and local human-services offices are receiving heavy demand for guidance.
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Clinic representatives and department staff told the Vernon County Health Department board that a notice about changes to Medicare Advantage provider networks could disrupt care for many local residents. At the meeting staff said the change could take effect Jan. 1 and "it's gonna be a huge shift in many aspects of health care in our county," potentially affecting thousands of enrollees who use local clinics.
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