2027 Medicare Advantage Final Rule, Rate Released
CMS finalized the 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D rule, updating benefits, cost sharing, Star Ratings policies, and payment rates for plans.
Read moreCMS released updates to the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) for the first quarter of 2026. These include Procedure-to-Procedure edits, Medically Unlikely edits and Add-on Code edits.
ACR® recommends practices review these changes and update their systems as needed.
NCCI helps ensure correct coding and prevents improper payments for Medicare Part B claims.
For more details, visit the CMS NCCI webpage, check the ACR Bulletin, or contact Stacy Shaw, ACR Economic Policy Analyst.
2027 Medicare Advantage Final Rule, Rate Released
CMS finalized the 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D rule, updating benefits, cost sharing, Star Ratings policies, and payment rates for plans.
Read moreACR Updates Checklist Seeks WISeR Member Feedback
ACR updated its WISeR Model checklist and seeks member feedback to assess the CMS pilot, identify challenges, and inform policy improvements.
Read moreMA Growth Has Little Effect on Hospital Profits
Analysis finds Medicare Advantage enrollment growth does not significantly boost hospital profit margins.
Read more