CMS has proposed numerous changes to the Star Ratings program in Part 2 of the Advance Notice and the 2021 and 2022 MA and Part D Proposed Rule. Read the key takeaways.
MA Plans Brace for More Switching During 2020 OEP
The following is an article from AIS Health’s RADAR on Medicare Advantage, a publication dedicated to strategies and analysis for Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D and Managed Medicaid. Only 4.5% of Medicare…
Blues Plans Strive To Earn Higher Star Ratings in MA, MA-PD Plans
By Jane Anderson The following is an article from AIS Health’s Health Plan Weekly. It was published as part of the AIS Report on Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans. The AIS…
5 Ways To Evaluate Your MA Member Experience
The term “member experience” means many things to many people in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan. When the Stars team hears the term, they immediately think of the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare…
The OEP Is Almost Upon US! Are YOU Ready?
January 1, 2020, Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees have a one-time opportunity to switch their plan, similar to a grace period, and the opportunity ends March 31. Both new MA enrollees and existing…
Rejected Claims Review: Just As Important As Ever In 2019
Are you confident in your current process to review and identify non-compliant rejected claims? Rejected claim analysis is a year-round activity with special emphasis that should begin before January. As a Plan…
2020 Star Ratings Spotlight
CMS’ release last week of the 2020 Star Ratings gives us our first glimpse into the most recent performance data for Medicare Advantage plans across the nation. The 2020 Star Ratings show…
