The ’27 MA star ratings are out + the Blues antitrust saga continues

October 9, 2026

1. Medicare Advantage plans with 5 stars in 2027 Full story

2. Medicare Advantage plans with 2.5 stars or lower in 2027 Full story

3. Beyond Reporting: The New Retention Strategy for Health Plans. Discover why forward-thinking health plans are replacing static reports with performance management strategies that improve employer retention and drive growth.

4. Michigan accuses BCBS of illegal insurance monopoly in new lawsuit Full story

5. Humana’s star ratings turnaround: 5 notes Full story

 

6. Prior authorization denial rates are now public under CMS rules. See how health plans get ahead here.

7. Centene to launch CHOICE options in 4 more states Full story

8. UnitedHealth Group in the headlines: 12 updates Full story

9. 77% of Medicaid improper payments tied to paperwork, not fraud: Report Full story

10. 29 recent payer exec moves to know Full story

11. Florida court orders expungement of grand jury report on $10M Centene donation Full story

 

12. CareSource Indiana reached 90th-percentile follow-up performance for behavioral health members. Hear how in this webinar.

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

13. Dispute volume, court rulings and a pending Final Rule are reshaping the No Surprises Act. See what’s next in this webinar. Register with one click.

14. CMS now audits every eligible MA contract. In this webinar, see how a more connected operation catches what risk adjustment teams miss. Register with one click.

15. Members screen positive for colorectal cancer and never get the colonoscopy. In 2027, that becomes a plan score. Details in this webinar. Register with one click.

16. Becker’s upcoming webinars: predicting drug shortages, AI in patient translation and capital planning. See the sessions here.

 

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