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CMS presents shake-up for Medicare Advantage star ratings

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The agency suggested dropping 12 quality measures of health plan performance and refocusing on aspects like patient experience.

The Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services is proposing major changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) star ratings system, including dropping a dozen quality measures and removing a health equity reward. 

Medicare Advantage, also known as Part C, is a Medicare-approved plan offered by private companies that provides an