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Flawed Medicare Advantage payment methodologies - Medicare Rights Center
The Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus Program (QBP) is a payment incentive for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that score 4 stars or higher on CMS’s five‑star quality rating system. However, the intention of paying more for higher quality is reasonable; it is unclear whether the QBP is accomplishing that goal. Julie Carter, writing for the Medicare Rights Center, reports on how Medicare Advantage organizations reap ever larger bonuses. Read Ms. Carter’s article here…
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