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CMS withdraws notice of appeal over UnitedHealthcare's MA star ratings lawsuit
The feds intend to appeal a judge's decision that would force them to recalculate UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage (MA) star ratings. | The feds intend to appeal a judge's decision that would force them to recalculate UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage star ratings.
CMS drops appeal in UnitedHealth Medicare Advantage ratings case
CMS issued the industry-wide ratings the next month. Among large insurers, UnitedHealthcare experienced one of the most dramatic drops in scores. In its lawsuit, the UnitedHealth Group subsidiary alleged the decline improperly cost the company “tens of millions” in federal payments.
CMS drops appeal of UnitedHealth’s MA star ratings case, STAT reports
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has abruptly withdrawn from a legal battle with UnitedHealth (UNH) Group, the nation’s largest
CMS proposes Medicare Advantage payment hike in 2026
The Biden administration’s last MA rule is a boon for insurers, though it remains to be seen how the incoming Trump administration might put its stamp on the regulation before it’s finalized this spring.
CMS appeals UnitedHealth's Medicare Advantage Star Ratings win
In November, a federal judge ordered CMS to recalculate UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage Star Ratings for the 2025 plan year.
Medicare Drops Appeal in UnitedHealth Star Rating Lawsuit
The US Medicare agency dropped its appeal of a lawsuit brought by UnitedHealth Group Inc. challenging the program’s determination of quality ratings that drive Medicare payments.
CMS board to meet, address new ICE policies
The Trump administration threw out policies this week that prevented immigration enforcement from arresting undocumented ...
McKnight's Long-Term Care News2d
UPDATED: ‘Crippling’ effects possible as CDC, CMS, other health communications paused
Federal health agencies, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, have halted their communication efforts in ...
CMS extends semester after weather delays testing schedule
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education has approved an extension of the first semester to accommodate high school ...
The Dangers Hidden In CMS’ Drug Pricing Regulation
The IRA’s price controls discourage post-marketing research. The potential benefits from expanding access to the drug to ...
Skilled Nursing News1d
‘A Bit Disarming’: CMS, Health Agencies Pause Communication Per Trump Orders, Raising Concerns at Nursing Homes
The newly installed Trump administration late Tuesday prompted federal health agencies, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), ...
Fierce Healthcare1d
CMS: 24M people signed up for coverage during ACA open enrollment
The CMS said 24.2 million people signed up during the enrollment window, including 3.9 million new enrollees. That's more than double the number of people who enrolled during the 2021 sign-up period, ...
McKnight's Long-Term Care News10d
CMS locks in 2025 nursing home surveyor priorities
CMS has released its official 2025 mission and priorities document outlining its roadmap for state survey agencies Monday.
Jefferies raises CMS Energy price target to $77, maintains Buy
Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith increased the price target for CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) stock to $77.00, up from the previous target of $76.00, while reaffirming a Buy rating on the shares. The ...