Medicare Advantage is an important source of coverage and financial protection for millions of America’s senior citizens, but many in Congress believe the program should be scaled back. On September 10, 2008 EPPC Fellow James C. Capretta was a speaker at an event sponsored by the Heritage Foundation entitled “The Future of Medicare Advantage.” Mr. Capretta’s presentation focused on disspelling myths surrounding Medicare Advantage and presenting important research findings which have gotten too little attention in the Congressional debate.