Beneficiary and Clinician Perspectives on Medicare and Other Issues: Findings from 2026 Focus Groups in Select States, and 2021–2026 Rural Focus Groups

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Summarizes findings from 21 focus groups of Medicare beneficiaries, Medicare and Medicaid (dual eligible) beneficiaries, and clinicians conducted between May and June 2026, including one virtual focus group of rural Medicare beneficiaries. Compiles findings from 14 focus groups of rural Medicare beneficiaries between 2021 and 2026. Highlights themes that emerged across the focus groups covering Medicare coverage options, access to care, telehealth, and prescription drugs.

09/2026

Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, NORC at the University of Chicago

Access · Accountable Care Organizations · Benefit enrollment and application · Health insurance · Medicaid · Medicare · Nurse practitioners and other advanced practice registered nurses · Pharmacy and prescription drugs · Pharmacy workforce · Physician assistants · Policy · Primary care · Specialty care · Statistics and data