Tag: CMS Regulations

CMS Final Rule on Home Health Payments for 2026 Reflects Industry Advocacy

CMS's CY 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Final Rule incorporates industry advocacy, easing payment cuts but challenges remain amid rising costs and evolving Medicare Advantage models.

CMS Proposes 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Updates Including IRA Changes and Star Rating Revisions

CMS issues proposed 2027 rules updating Medicare Advantage and Part D programs, implementing Inflation Reduction Act changes, revising star ratings, marketing oversight, and program integrity requirements.

CMS Proposes Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Changes for 2027, Emphasizes Integrated Care for Duals

CMS's 2027 Proposed Rule for Medicare Advantage revises Star Ratings by focusing on clinical quality and member experience, delaying equity-focused rewards, and enhancing integrated care for dual-eligible populations.

CMS Proposes 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Regulatory Updates and Data Use Changes

CMS issues proposed 2027 updates to Medicare Advantage, Part D, risk adjustment, and reporting rules, seeking stakeholder input on quality measures and program improvements.

Medicare Advantage Quality and Integration: Insights on CY 2027 Proposed Rule

Explore the CMS CY 2027 Proposed Rule's impact on Medicare Advantage quality measures, Star Ratings, and integration of dual-eligible members with Medicaid. Key insights for health plans and state agencies.

CMS Finalizes CY 2026 OPPS-ASC Rule with Key Medicare Reimbursement Updates

CMS releases the Calendar Year 2026 OPPS-ASC Final Rule, impacting Medicare reimbursement rates for hospital outpatient services, radiopharmaceuticals, and 340B drug pricing.

Judge Rejects Florida Blue’s Quest to Reevaluate Medicare Advantage Star Ratings

A federal judge denied Florida Blue's request to reconsider Medicare Advantage star ratings linked to Broward County's 2023 flooding, citing CMS's regulatory criteria for public health emergencies.