Chronic Condition-Related Costs Are Overwhelming Medicare Advantage | Infographic

In 2018, the United States spent $3.65 trillion dollars on health care spending. Of these costs, 80% are related to managing chronic disease like diabetes and heart disease, which the current medical system is ill-equipped to support. For those over the age of 65, 3/4 currently have a chronic condition and are eligible for Medicare Advantage. How can Medicare Advantage take control of these costs? Lark has created this infographic to highlight how much chronic conditions are costing Medicare Advantage plans, and what they can do to lower them.