In an article for Medicare Advantage News, FaegreBD Consulting Senior Director Mike Adelberg shared his thoughts on a recent decision by CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) to lower its highest star rating to 2.5 stars for contracts under an enrollment sanction. CMS is evaluating the effect of sanctions, audits and civil money penalties on these star ratings.
“CMS deserves credit for wanting feedback on the linkages between star ratings and a sanction,” said Adelberg.
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