Centene sues Medicare over its 2027 star ratings
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Centene, which runs Wellcare plans, says CMS used 17 improper measures to score its Medicare Advantage contracts, and two of its contracts now carry a 'low performance' warning on Medicare's plan finder. It's the third insurer to sue this year. Industry-wide, the share of members in 4-star-or-better plans fell to 12% from 16%. Star ratings are one useful clue when comparing plans, along with doctors, drugs and costs.
Source: Healthcare Dive
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