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Articles by Ross Frei

The CMR Reset: How Early Action in 2026 Will Separate the Best [...]

The CMR Completion Rate is back in Star Ratings for MY27. Here’s how plans should rebuild MTM operations and prepare for aggressive cut points.

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2026 Rate Announcement: MTM Update

The 2026 Rate Announcement released on 4/7/25 included a decision from CMS not to retire the CMR completion rate measure. While CMS acknowledged stakeholder feedback opposing retirement without an outcomes-based replacement, they confirmed the measure will remain on the display page due to the expanded MTM eligibility requirements.

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Proposed Rule Summary - Medicare Advantage 2025 Proposed Rule

The proposed rule is a detailed outline of all changes and provisions that CMS proposes to make to the Medicare Advantage program in 2025 and beyond.

Payer Blog

Articles by Ross Frei

The CMR Reset: How Early Action in 2026 Will Separate the Best [...]

2026 Rate Announcement: MTM Update

Proposed Rule Summary - Medicare Advantage 2025 Proposed Rule

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