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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 and 2025). The HEI reward is an indicator that CMS will continue to drive equitable health care despite the presence of social risk factors … See more

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

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2024 Stars preview - Optum

(1 days ago) Webchanges such as the introduction of the Health Equity Index (HEI). Part D 23 Part D 24 QI 23 QI 24 Overall Stars 23 Overall Stars 24 Admin 23 HEDIS 24 Contract 1 Contract 2 …

https://www.optum.com/content/dam/o4-dam/resources/pdfs/white-papers/2024-stars-preview.pdf

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Prepare Star Ratings Work Plans for the Health Equity Index

(6 days ago) WebThe Star Rating will be rounded to the nearest half Star to create the final Star Rating. Continuing the example provided by CMS, a reward of 0.289 will be applied …

https://www.healthmine.com/resources/health-equity-index-star-ratings-impact

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The next stage of Star Ratings evolution: 2025 …

(4 days ago) WebThe release of the 2024 Star Ratings marked the beginning of a transformative phase in the program, with several key proposals on track to be implemented in 2025 and subsequent …

https://us.milliman.com/-/media/milliman/pdfs/2023-articles/11-27-23_the-next-stage-of-star-ratings-evolution.ashx

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2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS …

(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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CMS Focus on Health Equity The Measures Management System

(4 days ago) WebThe CMS Framework for Health Equity 2022-2023 (2022) has five priorities: Priority 1: Expand the Collection, Reporting, and Analysis of Standardized Data CMS finalized a …

https://mmshub.cms.gov/about-quality/quality-at-CMS/goals/cms-focus-on-health-equity

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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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[Billing Code: 4120-01-P] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH …

(Just Now) WebIn this rule, we are proposing a health equity index (HEI) reward for the 2027 Star Ratings to further incentivize Parts C and D plans to focus on improving care for enrollees with …

https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-26956.pdf

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HHS Proposes Rule to Strengthen Beneficiary Protections, …

(8 days ago) WebFor the first time, CMS proposes establishing a health equity index in the Star Ratings program that would reward excellent care for underserved populations by …

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

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How to Improve Star Ratings with Health Equity Data

(2 days ago) WebThe Health Equity Index will use minimum enrollment thresholds and performance on select quality measures for vulnerable populations to determine if plans …

https://www.healthmine.com/resources/health-equity-index-data-management

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HHS Finalizes Rule to Strengthen Medicare, Improve Access to

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

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What Medicare plans should know about CMS’ recent health …

(Just Now) WebInitiative 2: Health equity measures in Star Ratings Description 7. CMS is modifying the Star Ratings rewards system to incorporate a health equity focus. The …

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

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CMS Health Equity Index: What every health plan needs to know

(4 days ago) WebFor example, a 4.3 Star plan with an HEI of 0.5 would be upgraded to a 4. 5 Star plan (0.5 HEI x 0.4 reward factor = 0.2), which would put the plan into the next …

https://resources.aspenrxhealth.com/blog/cms-health-equity-index

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

(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 …

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

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Now's the time to shift your Star Ratings strategy (and why it …

(Just Now) WebThe Health Equity Index will replace the Reward Factor. The biggest change causing a stir in the industry is CMS replacing the Reward Factor with the Health Equity Index for …

https://www.wellthapp.com/news/nows-the-time-to-shift-your-star-ratings-strategy

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Resolving Health Disparities with the Health Equity Index for …

(3 days ago) WebThe proposal, which follows major changes introduced in the 2023 Star Ratings, aims to establish a new Health Equity Index (HEI) for MA plans that serve …

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

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Advancing health equity with an index Vatica Health

(5 days ago) WebThe HEI would be an added layer encouraging investment in health equity initiatives for Part C and Part D Star Ratings. Call to action. Health plans have time to …

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

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CMS Releases 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice

(6 days ago) Web“The Health Equity Index we seek comment on would enhance the Star Ratings program, creating transparency on how Medicare Advantage plans care for our …

https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-releases-2023-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-advance-notice

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

(1 days ago) WebHealth equity initiatives are increasingly playing a crucial role in CMS programs as a whole, and come on the heels of a major push by the National Committee for Quality Assurance …

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

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

(9 days ago) Web“The Health Equity Index we seek comment on would enhance the Star Ratings program, creating transparency on how Medicare Advantage plans care for our …

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

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Health Equity COVID-19 CDC

(6 days ago) WebCDC Health Equity News & Science January 6, 2023: Racial and Ethnic Differences in COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Children and Adolescents Aged …

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/health-equity/index.html

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CMS Framework for Health Equity CMS

(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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