CMS has posted the 2015 Medicare Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs). According to a CMS fact sheet, there are increases in the number of Medicare beneficiaries in high-performing MA plans and PDPs for 2015, while CMS notes “dramatic improvement” among plans that had received the low performing icon in 2014. CMS also is interested in receiving information from the public regarding potential data differences in MA and Part D quality measurements for dual-eligible versus non-dual-eligible enrollees. Information is due November 3, 2014. Finally, CMS has released the MA and PDP annual audit and enforcement report for 2013. According to the report, CMS imposed 43 CMPs totaling almost $8.4 million on 39 different organizations and 5 cases of immediate suspension of enrollment and marketing activities for issues identified in 2012 and 2013. Most violations cited in enforcement actions related to inappropriate delays or denials of access to health services and medications for enrollees.
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