Regulators are locking in new 2026 stars for plans if they’re higher under the new methodology. But the recalculation basically results in no change to average star ratings unless you’re Clover, ...

The Medicare Advantage (MA) program is a cornerstone of healthcare for millions of Americans, with over half of eligible beneficiaries enrolled. As we approach 2025, the program is poised for ...

What does Medicare factor into their star rating system? I need to find a new Medicare plan during the open enrollment period and want to get it right this time. Medicare Shopper Dear Shopper, If ...

For 2026, 94 more hospitals received a 5-star rating in the Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Wednesday. In total, 385 hospitals earned ...

The Medicare Advantage Star Ratings program has operated for decades and directs billions of dollars in quality bonus payments, yet little is known about which measures have driven observed ...

Regulators recalculated plans’ quality scores last month after losing a lawsuit to Clover Health. But they used a different ...

Medicare is spending more on quality bonuses despite fewer enrollees in eligible plans, the health policy research group said — a concerning trend putting more stress on Medicare’s coffers that could ...