The Trump administration is proposing significant changes to the metrics used to the calculate the Medicare Advantage star ratings. | The Trump administration is proposing significant changes to the ...

CMS is proposing to remove measures focused on administrative processes or that do not convey variability in quality among plans.

On Nov. 21, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS or Agency) released the calendar year (CY) 2026 Hospital Outpatient ...

The agency suggested cutting a dozen quality measures where health plan performance is high and beneficiaries can’t easily ...

The latest refresh of skilled nursing facilities’ quality data includes the initial public reporting of new patient transfer and vaccination measures, reflecting future emphasis for the Centers for ...

The home-based care industry’s payment models have become more complex, creating benefits for both providers and payers – but ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) recently finalized a rule establishing the new Ambulatory Specialty Model (“ASM”)— a ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 21 issued a final rule that, among other provisions, increases Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system rates by a net 2.6% in calendar ...

Independence Blue Cross's Medicare Advantage plans received 4 out of 5 stars from CMS for 2026, excelling in customer service and preventive care. The CMS Star Rating Program evaluates plans on up to ...

Winter mornings demand a geyser, but choosing one involves more than just capacity. This guide details crucial factors like ...

Your lungs might be ageing faster than your body, a new study reveals. Factors like pollution, smoking, and infections ...

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