UnitedHealth Group, CMS

CMS withdraws notice of appeal over UnitedHealthcare's MA star ratings lawsuit
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has changed course on plans to appeal a court ruling that determined it must 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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has abruptly withdrawn from a legal battle with UnitedHealth (UNH) Group, the nation’s largest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 holds housing fair for teachers
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools held a housing fair for teachers on Saturday morning. It’s part of the At Home in CMS ...
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 News3d
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 ...
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 News2d
‘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 Healthcare2d
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, ...
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How the FDA and CMS worked together on a new approach to paying for digital mental health treatments
By establishing coding and separate payment for certain digital mental health devices, this group from CMS and the FDA hopes ...
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 ...