Value Signal · ACO & Population Health edition
Friday, October 23, 2026
5 stories on value-based care, payment and policy, ranked by relevance. Past 48 hours · as of Oct 23, 7:00 AM ET.
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2027 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings: Quality Bonus Payment Impacts
Health Management AssociatesMedicare Advantage strategyTopic alignment 88
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Star Ratings on October 8, 2026. CMS reported little change in the number of contracts earning at least 4 Stars and an increase in enrollment in higher-performing plans. Wakely Consulting Group, an HMA Company, found more year-over-year change ...
Q&A: The role of SDOH in quality reviews and risk adjustment
ACDIS — Quality & RegulatoryTopic alignment 88
Q: How does documenting social determinants of health (SDOH) interact with the reimbursement aspects of quality reviews and risk adjustment? A: Documenting social determinants of health (SDOH) can influence risk adjustment scores, quality metrics, and…
Reforming Risk Adjustment in Medicare Advantage—A View From Congress
JAMA NetworkTopic alignment 90
Through Aligned Programs, CalPERS, Covered California and the Department of Health Care Services Are Improving Health Outcomes for Millions of Californians
Covered CaliforniaTopic alignment 85
HEDIS MY 2027: Key Changes healthcare organizations need to know
MedInsight blogTopic alignment 88
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