STAT+: MA anticipation, and security as a cost of doing business
This week in healthcare business news: Changes are coming to Medicare Advantage, health insurance execs seek security, and more.
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The dawn of a new risk adjustment era
Within the next two weeks, the Trump administration will roll out the final Medicare Advantage policies and payments rates for 2026. There are several important things to watch for — especially whether the government moves forward with a full phase-in of the new “risk adjustment” model, as expected.
