Health Care Quality Measures Remain Resilient Amid Localized Disasters
The study found no evidence that geographically limited disasters significantly reduced annual quality performance scores, highlighting the resilience of these programs.
When Disaster Strikes: Measuring Health Care Quality in Crisis-Affected Communities
The study aimed to assess the effect of localized disasters on health plan quality performance scores, according to lead investigator Maria DeYoreo, PhD, of RAND Corporation.
Do Localized Disasters Impact Clinical Measures of Health Care Quality?
This study examines the impact of geographically limited disasters on health care quality performance scores of Medicare Advantage contracts, finding limited impact on performance scores.
Understanding the Social Risk Factor Adjustment’s Effect on Star Ratings
This article examines how CMS’ adjustment for social risk factors affects the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings and the type of contracts affected by the adjustment.