Medical care
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Previous studies found lower hospitalization rates for enrollees in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans than for beneficiaries with fee-for-service (FFS) coverage. MA enrollment is increasing, especially for those newly eligible for Medicare, but little is known about how service use in FFS or MA differs for new beneficiaries. ⋯ Differences in hospital admissions between those with MA and FFS coverage appear to be primarily related to differences in health status.