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CMS Awards 5 Stars to Priority Health
Michigan-based Priority Health has been recognized for the strength of its Medicare Advantage (MA) plans with a 5-star rating from CMS for its HMO MA plan.
Grand Rapids, Michigan — Several of Priority Health's Medicare Advantage (MA) plans recently received high ratings through CMS' 2023 Medicare Star Ratings, with its HMO MA plan receiving 5 stars, the highest possible rating.
Also receving kudos were the PPO plan, which garnered 4.5 stars, and the Dual-eligible Special Needs plan, which received 4 stars. The rating is handed down following an evaluation of several categories, including managing chronic conditions, health plan customer service, and member experience with the health plan.
“These ratings show our commitment to ensuring our members get the care they need at an affordable cost,” said Joyce Chan Russell, senior vice president of government markets at Priority Health. “As a result of these ratings, Priority Health is a leader in quality and will continue offering better benefits and lower premiums for Medicare members.”
Politics vs Science: The Future of US Public Health
February 4th 2025On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH, dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health, on the public health implications of the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization and the role of public health leaders in advocating for science and health.
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Addressing the Bidirectional Impact of Schizophrenia and Substance Use Disorders
February 8th 2025Joshua Kaufman, MD, medical director of Behavioral Health and Medical Integration at Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, discusses the bidirectional relationship between schizophrenia and substance use disorders in an interview.
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