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25 Oct Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Declined Again for 2024

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Enhance Star Ratings with IMAT’s Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) Solution When it comes to Medicare Advantage (MA) Star Ratings, we may be seeing history repeating itself. This time last year, CMS released its 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings, which found an overall decline in ratings when compared to 2022. During this time, it was reported that 57 contracts earned five stars, which was down significantly from 74 the previous year. Ahead of Medicare open enrollment...

23 Oct Health Data News Roundup: Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Fall Again; Top Payers in Customer Satisfaction; and New Co-Branded MA Plans

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Welcome to the Health Data Weekly News Roundup from IMAT Solutions. As the power of data continues to grow in the healthcare arena, today’s care organizations need to be on the forefront of all news and trends to help ensure that their data analytics efforts deliver accountable and informed care. Each week, we will provide you with the actionable news you need to meet these goals. Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Fall for Second Consecutive Year The...

16 Oct Health Data News Roundup: CMS Wants to Expand MSSP; Six Health Systems Launching MA Plans; and Ethical Use of AI for Payers

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Welcome to the Health Data Weekly News Roundup from IMAT Solutions. As the power of data continues to grow in the healthcare arena, today’s care organizations need to be on the forefront of all news and trends to help ensure that their data analytics efforts deliver accountable and informed care. Each week, we will provide you with the actionable news you need to meet these goals. CMS Wants to Expand Medicare Shared Savings Program Last month...

11 Oct CMS Wants to Expand Medicare Shared Savings Program

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Last month during the NAACOS Fall 2023 Conference, Jon Blum, Principal Deputy Administrator and COO for CMS, stated that the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) is the core engine for expanding accountable care throughout the fee-for-service Medicare program. As per Blum's remarks, CMS is poised to experiment with innovative approaches to establish benchmarks for the upcoming generation of ACO models. Additionally, Blum elaborated on CMS's intention to enhance the alignment of its fundamental programs, particularly as...

09 Oct Health Data News Roundup: Star Ratings and Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment; Payers Tout Medicare Advantage Benefits; and Health Analytic Success

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Welcome to the Health Data Weekly News Roundup from IMAT Solutions. As the power of data continues to grow in the healthcare arena, today’s care organizations need to be on the forefront of all news and trends to help ensure that their data analytics efforts deliver accountable and informed care. Each week, we will provide you with the actionable news you need to meet these goals. Star Ratings Front-and-Center for Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment With the...

04 Oct Star Ratings Front-and-Center for Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment

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With the 2024 Medicare Advantage open enrollment commencing on October 15th, enhancing Star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans continues to be at the forefront. While most of the efforts to boost Star ratings happen prior to the open enrollment period, there are a number of considerations for making it a year-round priority. According to this recent article from McKinsey & Company, disruptions in demographics, regulations, and member preferences are making it challenging for payers to chart an...

02 Oct Health Data News Roundup: Best-Rated Medicare Advantage Plans in 2023; 2024 Medicare Advantage Premiums; and Payer Pricing Update

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Welcome to the Health Data Weekly News Roundup from IMAT Solutions. As the power of data continues to grow in the healthcare arena, today’s care organizations need to be on the forefront of all news and trends to help ensure that their data analytics efforts deliver accountable and informed care. Each week, we will provide you with the actionable news you need to meet these goals. NCQA Best-Rated Medicare Advantage Plans in 2023 The National Committee...

25 Sep Health Data News Roundup: Payer Efficiencies Through APIs; Payer Care Management Technologies; and Advertising for MA Plans

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Welcome to the Health Data Weekly News Roundup from IMAT Solutions. As the power of data continues to grow in the healthcare arena, today’s care organizations need to be on the forefront of all news and trends to help ensure that their data analytics efforts deliver accountable and informed care. Each week, we will provide you with the actionable news you need to meet these goals. How Do Payers Approach Care Management Strategies, Technologies? Leveraging EHR...

18 Sep Health Data News Roundup: Value-Based Care Saving Payers Money; Advice for Future Payer Industry Leaders; and 5 Best Medicare Supplement Providers of 2023

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Welcome to the Health Data Weekly News Roundup from IMAT Solutions. As the power of data continues to grow in the healthcare arena, today’s care organizations need to be on the forefront of all news and trends to help ensure that their data analytics efforts deliver accountable and informed care. Each week, we will provide you with the actionable news you need to meet these goals. Value-Based Care is Saving Payers Money Some payers are reporting...

11 Sep Health Data News Roundup: Time for MSSP ACOs to Prepare for APP Quality Measures Reporting Deadline; Star Ratings Impact on Healthcare Payers; and Cigna Launches International Plan

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Welcome to the Health Data Weekly News Roundup from IMAT Solutions. As the power of data continues to grow in the healthcare arena, today’s care organizations need to be on the forefront of all news and trends to help ensure that their data analytics efforts deliver accountable and informed care. Each week, we will provide you with the actionable news you need to meet these goals. Medicare Shared Savings Program Continues to Deliver High-Quality Care...