February 2, 2024
CMS Request for Information on Medicare Advantage Data – Comment by May 29
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seeks feedback on enhancing Medicare Advantage (MA) data capabilities and increase public transparency.
With over half of Medicare beneficiaries and 45% of rural beneficiaries enrolled in MA, transparency about the program has become increasingly important.
CMS is seeking information on common challenges and experiences in the MA program for which limited data are currently available.
- Feedback may include:
- Data-related recommendations related to beneficiary access to care
- Prior authorization and utilization management strategies
- Cost and utilization of supplemental benefits
- All aspects of MA marketing and consumer decision making
- Care quality and outcomes
- Health equity
- Market competition
- Special populations
- Who Should Comment:
- Beneficiaries
- Beneficiary advocates
- Plans
- Providers
- Community-based organizations
- Researchers
- Employers
- Unions
- Public at large
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