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2024 CMS Final Rule – Health Equity Index Reward Icario

(Just Now) One of the standout changes CMS did finalize this spring was the Health Equity Index (HEI) reward that will take effect for 2027 Star Ratings (measuring performance in 2024 … See more

https://icariohealth.com/blog/2024-cms-final-rule-focus-on-the-health-equity-index-reward/

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CMS Framework for Health Equity CMS - Centers for Medicare

(6 days ago) WEBThe framework sets foundation and priorities for CMS’s work strengthening its infrastructure for assessment, creating synergies across the health care system to …

https://www.cms.gov/priorities/health-equity/minority-health/equity-programs/framework

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2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4201-F)

(7 days ago) WEBBackground. On April 5, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that revises the Medicare Advantage (MA or Part C), Medicare …

https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-final-rule-cms-4201-f

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HHS Finalizes Rule to Strengthen Medicare, Improve Access to

(4 days ago) WEBThis final rule will strengthen Medicare Advantage and hold health insurance companies to higher standards for America’s seniors The new rule will also promote …

https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-finalizes-rule-strengthen-medicare-improve-access-affordable-prescription-drug-coverage-and-hold

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HHS Finalizes Rule to Strengthen Medicare, Improve Access to …

(3 days ago) WEBAdditionally, CMS is advancing health equity and driving quality in health coverage by establishing a health equity index in the Star Ratings program that will …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/04/05/hhs-finalizes-rule-strengthen-medicare-improve-access-affordable-prescription-drug-coverage-hold-private-insurance-companies-accountable.html

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Biden-Harris Administration is Strengthening Medicare; Protecting …

(7 days ago) WEBAdvancing More Equitable Care: In the CY2024 Medicare Advantage Final Rule, the Administration finalized a health equity index reward, beginning with the 2027 …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/01/31/biden-harris-administration-strengthening-medicare-protecting-and-serving-americas-seniors.html

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2024 CMS Final Rule: Focus on the Health Equity Index …

(4 days ago) WEBThe Health Equity Index Reward. One of the standout changes CMS did finalize this spring was the Health Equity Index (HEI) reward that will take effect for 2027 Star Ratings (measuring …

https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/frmc/commentary/2024-cms-final-rule-focus-health-equity-index-reward

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HHS Proposes Rule to Strengthen Beneficiary Protections

(6 days ago) WEBAdditionally, the proposed rule reinforces CMS’ commitment to advancing health equity and driving quality in health coverage. For the first time, CMS proposes …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/12/14/hhs-proposes-rule-to-strengthen-beneficiary-protections-with-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-part-d.html

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What Medicare plans should know about CMS’ recent health …

(Just Now) WEBThe U.S. government has recently amplified its commitment to health equity, as evidenced by the release of documents such as the “CMS Framework for Health …

https://www.milliman.com/en/insight/recent-health-equity-focused-initiatives-from-cms-medicare-plans

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NCQA Responds to CMS’s CY 2024 Medicare Advantage

(8 days ago) WEBChanges to the Medicare Advantage Quality Ratings System. We support inclusion of a Health Equity Index (HEI) in Medicare Advantage to incentivize plans to reduce …

https://www.ncqa.org/comment-letter/ncqa-responds-to-cmss-cy-2024-medicare-advantage-policy-and-technical-changes-proposed-rule/

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CMS releases the 2024 Medicare Advantage Proposed Rule

(8 days ago) WEBAdds health equity to Star ratings, drops weight of patient experience measures. CMS has committed to advancing health equity and to help achieve that goal proposes to …

https://www.risehealth.org/insights-articles/cms-releases-the-2024-medicare-advantage-proposed-rule-what-it-means-for-star-ratings-prior-authorization-and-marketing-requirements/

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Medicare Advantage and the Drive to Health Equity - Better …

(7 days ago) WEBFACT: Medicare Advantage has been recognized by CMS for its successes in addressing health disparities and advancing health equity. A December 2021 CMS report found …

https://bettermedicarealliance.org/medicare-advantage-drive-to-health-equity/

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Medicare Advantage Final Rule Addresses Prior Authorization, …

(4 days ago) WEBSeveral policies in the rule aim to address health equity among Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. CMS finalized changes to the Star Ratings program, including …

https://healthpayerintelligence.com/news/medicare-advantage-final-rule-addresses-prior-authorization-health-equity

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CMS Framework for Health Equity 2022–2032 - Centers for …

(1 days ago) WEBThis CMS Framework for Health Equity updates the previous Medicare-focused CMS Equity Plan for Improving Quality in Medicare 22 with an enhanced and more …

https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cms-framework-health-equity-2022.pdf

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The CMS Strategy to Promote Equity in Quality and Value Programs

(Just Now) WEBCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Dept of Health and Human Services. Contract year 2024 policy and technical changes to the Medicare Advantage …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2810779

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Resolving Health Disparities with the Health Equity Index for …

(3 days ago) WEBCMS is upping the ante on resolving health disparities with its latest proposed rule for the Medicare Advantage (MA) Star Ratings system. The proposal , which …

https://adherehealth.com/resolving-health-disparities-with-the-health-equity-index/

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New Medicare Advantage guidance, emphasis on health equity on …

(1 days ago) WEBCMS has established a health equity index for Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare Advantage organizations must closely examine its members’ social risks and …

https://insurancenewsnet.com/innarticle/new-medicare-advantage-guidance-emphasis-on-health-equity-on-the-horizon-for-2024

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CMS Seeks Input on Medicare Advantage, Part D Health Equity Index

(9 days ago) WEBBy Kelsey Waddill. February 03, 2022 - In the 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice, CMS is requesting comments on the agency’s health equity index …

https://www.healthpayerintelligence.com/news/cms-seeks-input-on-medicare-advantage-part-d-health-equity-index

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CMS 2023 Advance Notice: Health equity takes center stage - Cotiviti

(1 days ago) WEBIn line with this new priority, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a new health equity index in the recently released 2023 Medicare …

https://resources.cotiviti.com/quality-measurement-and-reporting/cms-2023-advance-notice-health-equity-takes-center-stage

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Advancing health equity with an index Vatica Health

(5 days ago) WEBThe Biden-Harris administration has committed to promoting racial equity through government programs focused on underserved communities. To that end, CMS’ …

https://vaticahealth.com/health-equity-index/

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Medicare Advantage health equity factor to shake up ratings

(3 days ago) WEBRelated: Winners, losers from the latest Medicare Advantage star ratings. The health equity index component of the Medicare Star Ratings program is poised to …

https://www.modernhealthcare.com/insurance/medicare-advantage-health-equity-star-ratings-centene-clover

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Resource of health equity-related data definitions, standards, …

(Just Now) WEBThis document is a technical resource of definitions, standards, and stratification practices for health equity-related data elements that can be used by organizations/entities such …

https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cms-2024-omh-data-definitions.pdf-0

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Medicare Advantage Health Risk Assessments Contribute Up To …

(Just Now) WEBWith Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment surpassing 50 percent of Medicare beneficiaries, accurate risk-adjusted plan payment rates are essential. …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2023.00787

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UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage 2024 Review - NerdWallet

(1 days ago) WEBPremiums. One of the costs to consider is the plan’s premium, and in 2024, 69% of UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage plans are $0-premium plans. Even as …

https://www.nerdwallet.com/p/reviews/insurance/medicare/unitedhealthcare-medicare-advantage

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HHS Curbs on Medicare Agent, Broker Payments Targeted by …

(7 days ago) WEBA nonprofit coalition of health insurance leaders and a field marketing organization filed suit in a federal court in Texas, claiming the Department of Health and …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/hhs-curbs-on-medicare-agent-broker-payments-targeted-by-lawsuit

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Hospitals Charge Employers 254 Percent Over Medicare. The

(Just Now) WEBIn 2022, employers and private insurers paid 254 percent of what Medicare would have paid for the same services at the same hospital inpatient and outpatient …

https://www.newsweek.com/hospitals-charge-employers-254-percent-over-medicare-why-gets-fuzzy-1900566

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CMS Strategic Plan Health Equity Fact Sheet - Centers for …

(8 days ago) WEBOffices to advance health equity: Center for Medicare. Health equity goal: The Center for Medicare will advance equity for people with Medicare through operations and policies …

https://www.cms.gov/files/document/health-equity-fact-sheet-2023.pdf

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Which Healthcare Stock Is A Better Pick – UnitedHealth Group Or …

(2 days ago) WEBFurthermore, earlier this year, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services stated that Medicare Advantage payments would rise by an average of 3.7% …

https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2024/05/14/which-healthcare-stock-is-a-better-pick--unitedhealth-group-or-cvs-health/

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HHS Proposes Rule to Strengthen Beneficiary Protections, Improve …

(8 days ago) WEBAdditionally, the proposed rule reinforces CMS’ commitment to advancing health equity and driving quality in health coverage. For the first time, CMS proposes …

https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-proposes-rule-strengthen-beneficiary-protections-improve-access-behavioral-health-care-and

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