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

(7 days ago) WebIn this rule, CMS finalizes a health equity index (HEI) reward, beginning with the 2027 Star Ratings, to further encourage MA and Part D plans to improve care for enrollees with certain social risk factors. CMS also reduces the weight of patient …

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

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2024 CMS Final Rule – Health Equity Index Reward Icario

(Just Now) Learn how the Health Equity Index (HEI) reward will measure and incentivize Medicare Advantage plans' performance in populations with social risk factor…

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

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Health equity CMS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

(Just Now) WebHow can CMS address health equity?. CMS programs cover more than 160 million people across the country through the 3Ms - Medicare, Medicaid and the …

https://www.cms.gov/pillar/health-equity

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CMS Framework for Health Equity 2022 2032

(6 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/sites/default/files/2022-04/CMS%20Framework%20for%20Health%20Equity_2022%2004%2006.pdf

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CMS Strategic Plan Health Equity Fact Sheet

(3 days ago) WebCMS calls on private sector partners to engage with this health equity strategy to sustain long-term action. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services health equity goals: …

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

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

(4 days ago) WebThe Health Equity Index (HEI) is the latest in CMS’s commitment to driving improved health outcomes in socially vulnerable communities. The HEI will incentivize …

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

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CMS Framework for Health Equity 2022–2032

(9 days ago) WebTo read the CMS Framework for Health Equity 2022-2032, visit go.cms.gov/framework. The CMS Ofice of Minority Health ofers health equity technical assistance resources, …

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

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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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Everything To Know About the CMS Health Equity Index - Arine

(5 days ago) WebThe Health Equity Index (HEI) is a CMS-created score to incentivize Part C and Part D health plans to improve care for the most vulnerable patients. The index will …

https://blog.arine.io/cms-health-equity-index

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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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CMS Health Equity Index: New Measure, New Ideas

(4 days ago) WebExplore key elements of the CMS Health Equity Index, discuss innovative solutions to reducing disparities within socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, and explore how …

https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/premium/executive-summary/cms-health-equity-index-new-measure-new-ideas

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The CMS Strategy to Promote Equity in Quality and Value Programs

(Just Now) WebSimilarly, for the Medicare Advantage and Part D Quality Stars Rating System, CMS recently finalized use of a health equity index, which rewards Medicare …

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

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Developing Health Equity Measures - ASPE

(7 days ago) WebThe goal of this approach is to identify a set of well-constructed and validated health equity process and impact measures that could be applied to four settings of care—ambulatory …

https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/private/pdf/265566/developing-health-equity-measures.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 to …

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

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NCQA Responds to CMS’s CY 2024 Medicare Advantage

(8 days ago) WebHealth Equity Index. NCQA supports CMS’s proposal to include an HEI in Star Ratings scoring. Explicitly including an equity component that dictates quality bonus …

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

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Comparing Major Health Equity Frameworks & Measures

(5 days ago) WebComparing health equity frameworks: CMS. The CMS health equity framework focuses on: Standardizing data and its widespread use; Causes of disparities …

https://healthcare.rti.org/insights/comparing-major-health-equity-frameworks-measures

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Advancing Health Equity Through The CMS Innovation - Health …

(2 days ago) WebTo meet this objective, the CMS Innovation Center launched a new health equity initiative in 2022, proposing to: 1) develop new models and revise existing models …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/advancing-health-equity-through-cms-innovation-center-first-year-progress-and-s-come

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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 follows …

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

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2024 CMS Proposed Rule – Star Ratings & Health Equity Icario

(7 days ago) WebCMS released the 2024 Medicare Star Ratings on October 13, 2023. Learn about the impact of Tukey, reset cut points, and the need for health plans to deliver on …

https://icariohealth.com/blog/2024-cms-proposed-rule-key-takeaways/

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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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Advancing Racial Equity in U.S. Health Care: State Disparities

(6 days ago) WebCindy Mann and Adam Striar, “How Differences in Medicaid, Medicare, and Commercial Health Insurance Payment Rates Impact Access, Health Equity, and Cost,” …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/fund-reports/2024/apr/advancing-racial-equity-us-health-care

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2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention HHS.gov

(Just Now) WebGoal 12: Embed health equity into all comprehensive suicide prevention activities. Goal 13: Implement comprehensive suicide prevention strategies for …

https://www.hhs.gov/programs/prevention-and-wellness/mental-health-substance-abuse/national-strategy-suicide-prevention/index.html

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Measuring total-premium inflation for health insurance in the …

(1 days ago) WebThe pricing of health insurance in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is difficult. Health insurance can be viewed as a composite good. The total price of health insurance is …

https://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2024/article/measuring-total-premium-inflation-for-health-insurance-in-the-cpi.htm

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CVS cuts annual profit forecast and flags challenges in 2025, …

(2 days ago) WebCVS Health Corp slashed its annual profit forecast on Wednesday and flagged challenges for next year's health insurance plans for older adults, and its shares …

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/cvs-cuts-2024-profit-forecast-soaring-medical-costs-hit-insurance-unit-2024-05-01/

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FACT SHEET: As Part of the Inaugural National Cancer Prevention …

(4 days ago) WebThe Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Accelerating Cancer Screening (AxCS) Initiative is investing an additional $10 million to support the …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-updates/2024/05/01/fact-sheet-as-part-of-the-inaugural-national-cancer-prevention-and-early-detection-month-biden-cancer-moonshot-announces-new-actions-to-strengthen-preventive-cancer-care-and-expand-accessibility-of/

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CVS Earnings: Weak Medicare Advantage Profits Cut Into 2024 …

(1 days ago) WebCVS Health CVS delivered weak first-quarter results due to deflated profits in Medicare Advantage, or MA, where spiking medical utilization and mispriced plans …

https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/cvs-earnings-weak-medicare-advantage-profits-cut-into-2024-outlook

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