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Navigating Medicare Advantage SDS Risk Adjustment Changes to Adherence Measures

Beginning in MY 2026, CMS is introducing sociodemographic status (SDS) risk adjustment into the three cornerstone Part D adherence measures:

A Playbook to Boost Medication Adherence

Fierce Healthcare: Podnosis podcast – Medication nonadherence remains one of the most entrenched challenges in healthcare. Despite decades of awareness

Maximizing Impact: How “Companion Measures” Strengthen Medication Adherence Strategies 

In the world of Medicare Advantage (MA), medication adherence is the workhorse for strong Star Ratings performance. It’s closely tied

3 Ways PBMs, MCOs and Health Systems Can Differentiate in a Value-Based World

As healthcare continues to shift toward value-based care, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and health systems face

As D-SNP Enrollment Grows, So Does the Need for Smarter, More Integrated Support

With federal rules pushing for better integration of Medicare and Medicaid benefits—and Star Ratings harder to achieve—health plans need more

Why the AI Era Demands EQ

Forbes Business Council – As AI takes over more technical tasks, emotional intelligence is becoming every team’s competitive edge. In

3 Trends Commercial Health Plans Must Address to Balance Cost and Care

Commercial health plans face mounting pressure as medical and pharmacy costs continue to rise. Employer groups—both fully insured and self-funded—are

Top 5 Reasons Health Plans Win with a Multi-Pronged Medication Adherence Approach  

When it comes to solving medication adherence challenges, the stakes are high—and so are the expectations. Health plans are under

Implementing Measures in Healthcare IT Systems to Ensure Patient Data Security and Build Trust

Healthcare IT Today – To make any healthcare IT system live up to its full potential, it needs plenty of

Eight Ways to Increase Member Engagement: Best Practices for MA Health Plans

Member engagement is a cornerstone of health plan success. When members are actively involved in their care, they’re more likely