The following originally appeared on The Upshot (copyright 2017, The New York Times Company). The Medicare Advantage program was supposed to save taxpayers money by allowing insurers to offer older Americans private alternatives to Medicare. The plans now cover 19 million people, a thirdof all those who qualify for Medicare. Enrollee satisfaction is generally high, and studies show … Continue reading Medicare Advantage plans spend less on care than traditional Medicare, but are paid more for it