Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings

Cindy Henry, director of population health informatics at ZeOmega, explores the recent trends in Star Ratings, the contributing factors behind lower scores across the board and strategies to adapt as the program's standards continue to rise.

Donald Rucker, chief strategy officer at 1upHealth, discusses the details associated with CMS' Medicare Star Ratings, balancing the complexity and interest of patients and taxpayers, and what plans need to do to up their rating.

Jenn Kerfoot, chief strategy and growth officer at DUOS, discusses why only seven plans made five stars for Medicare Advantage Star Ratings, as opposed to 30 the previous year, and how plans can ensure a positive rating in the future.

This week's top stories include 73 health plans earning five-star ratings for 2022, up from 21 in 2021, and cyber experts warning of an "aggressive" threat actor targeting healthcare.