April 9, 2026
CY2027 Final Rule: A Simpler Program with Less Room for Error
CMS’s CY2027 Final Rule simplifies the Stars program but raises the stakes for performance. With fewer measures and greater concentration of weight, small performance gaps will have outsized financial impact, especially for plans near 4 Stars. CMS estimates $18B+ in payment reductions over the next decade, reinforcing that even incremental changes in performance now carry […]
