Top Stories: MA and Part D Star Ratings see a dip in plan quality; Bright Health cutting plans
Other top headlines this past week include a look at how telemedicine can improve orthopedic care.
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Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage and Part D have been released. How are companies faring as compared to last year? We'll attempt to tackle that and other questions in this week's Top Stories, including: What is the state of Bright Health Group's Medicare Advantage plans? And how does income affect outcomes in orthopedic surgery? Equity, quality, access and market contractions are all spotlighted this week as we check in on the industry's latest.
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Talking points:
- The number of five-star Medicare Advantage and Part D plans is down significantly, while the number of two-star plans has risen.
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plans and UnitedHealth Group were among the parent companies earning five stars; Wellcare by Centene accounted for all four two-star plans.
- Bright Health will stop offering individual and family health plans through insurtech Bright Healthcare.
- Bright's cutback will affect plans in nine states
- Minority and lower-income populations are less likely to have orthopedic surgery.
- They're also more likely to experience poor outcomes
More About This Episode:
See the list: Fewer plans earned 5 stars in 2023 MA Star Ratings
Medicare Advantage Star Ratings are expected to decline as CMS lifts COVID-19 guardrails
Bright Health to cut individual, family insurance plans next year
How telemedicine and digital therapeutics can improve orthopedic care and PT
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Email the writer: jeff.lagasse@himssmedia.com
