Double Bonuses Increased MA Spending In Puerto Rico By $865 Million But Did Not Achieve Plan Improvement Goals

According to a study published in Health Affairs, double bonuses have resulted in a significant increase in Medicare Advantage spending in Puerto Rico, totaling $865 million.

Despite this increase, the study indicates that the financial incentives did not achieve the intended improvement goals for health plans.

This finding raises questions about the effectiveness of bonus structures in driving quality enhancements within Medicare Advantage programs.