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Humana rebounds, Aetna slips: Winners and losers in the 2027 MA star ratings
Federal regulators released the hotly anticipated star ratings for the 2027 Medicare Advantage plan year, and winners and losers emerged in the data.
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Alignment Healthcare sues CMS over its 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings
Alignment Healthcare sued federal regulators, alleging that its 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings were determined "in flagrant violation" of statute.
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Humana’s star ratings turnaround: 5 notes
Humana has pulled off a Medicare Advantage star ratings turnaround, with 95% of the insurer’s members in plans rated four stars or higher for 2027, compared to 20% a year ago. “I’m grateful for what our team accomplished this year, and we’re already looking at what’s next and pushing ourselves to do even more for […] The post Humana’s star ratings turnaround: 5 notes appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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STAT+: Medicare Advantage star ratings trigger new bonuses, and uncertainty
The federal government has released new quality ratings for Medicare Advantage insurers for 2027, with Humana emerging as the biggest winner. But deep uncertainty remains around Medicare Advantage quality measures,…
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Humana soars, Alignment plummets in 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings
A Healthcare Dive analysis of highly anticipated stars data shows a mixed bag of winners and losers, though — as expected — the quality scores slipped overall. See how major carriers fared for 2027.
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Humana’s Medicare Part D president exits
TJ Gibb, Humana’s Medicare Part D president, has left the company through its early retirement program. In a Sept. 23 LinkedIn post, Mr. Gibb said he had been with the company for more than two decades, spending the most recent eight years leading Medicare Part D. Mr. Gibb said he is now open to board […] The post Humana’s Medicare Part D president exits appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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House bill targets Medicare Advantage star ratings methodology
A newly introduced House bill is targeting the methodology behind Medicare Advantage star ratings, adding more pressure to a program that has seen years of litigation from insurers. The Medicare Advantage Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Rating Systems Act, or MA STARS Act, was introduced Sept. 21 by Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., and would direct […] The post House bill targets Medicare Advantage star ratings methodology appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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ACHP Members Lead 2027 Star Ratings and NCQA Ratings
ACHP member plans averaged 4.23 Stars in 2027 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings, vs. 3.96 for other plans, and earned 13 of 18 five-star NCQA ratings. Source
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2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings
2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings Note: The information included in this Fact Sheet is based on the 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Star Ratings published on the Medicare Plan Finder on Oct. 8, 2026. For details on the methodology of the MA and Part D Star Ratings, please refer to the 2027 Part C & D Star Ratings Technical Notes available at http://go.cms.gov/partcanddstarratings .
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8 things to know about 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings
CMS released 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings on Oct. 8, giving more insight into the MA landscape beyond health plans’ marketing materials. Contracts receive a rating each year, ranging from one to five stars. The ratings help beneficiaries compare plans, but they also shape quality bonus payments to boost benefits. Four stars is the main […] The post 8 things to know about 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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CMS can now exclude providers from Medicare, Medicaid: 7 things to know
CMS can now exclude individual providers and entities from participating in federal healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delegated the authority to the CMS administrator in a notice that took effect immediately. Here are seven things to know: 1. The notice was published in the Federal Register on Oct. […] The post CMS can now exclude providers from Medicare, Medicaid: 7 things to know appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .