Charles Baker, VP, Compliance Solutions The issue of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans paying administrative fees to field marketing organizations (FMOs) and agents is a hot topic. This is particularly true in light of recent congressional oversight hearings and the newly released 2025 Medicare Advantage Part D proposed
Read More →– by Lynn Kryfke, MSN, RN, Sr. Consultant, Risk Adjustment | Jon Rogers, Sr. Consultant, Risk Adjustment In 2022, CMS launched the National Quality Strategy, a long-term initiative that aims to promote the highest quality outcomes and safest care for all individuals. The strategy focuses on a
Read More →The HPMS memo released yesterday is a significant signal for changes to come, especially when viewed through the lens of the 2024 MAPD Final Rule (CMS-4201-F) and the recently released 2024 Readiness Checklist. It’s a call to action for all compliance officers and Utilization Management (UM) departments
Read More →– by Lynn Kryfke, MSN, RN, Sr. Consultant, Risk Adjustment | Jon Rogers, Sr. Consultant, Risk Adjustment How do we capture the health of an individual, population and community, in a complete and accurate manner? According to the American Information Management Association (AHIMA), the current approach to
Read More →Health plans and issuers need to ramp up compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) in response to the new proposed rules from the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services. The proposed rules represent a significant shift in compliance measures, and plans
Read More →Reprinted with AIS Health permission from the Oct. 5 issue of Radar on Medicare Advantage As the 2024 Annual Election Period approaches, Medicare Advantage insurers that began marketing on Oct. 1 have been touting service area expansions and/or the robust provider networks attached to their plans. But
Read More →Charles Baker, VP, Compliance Solutions The recent CMS Plan Preview 2 brought a collective gasp across the Medicare Advantage world. With many healthcare plans still celebrating high Star Ratings from 2022 and 2023, CMS applying the Tukey Method of analysis that resulted in adjusted cut points felt
Read More →The success of any healthcare organization hinges on its ability to consolidate resources, share knowledge among teams, and promote collaboration. In one example of collaboration for the greater good, let’s explore the crucial role of case management in risk adjustment. Here are six ways your plan can
Read More →Charles Baker, VP, Compliance Solutions Compliance belongs at the strategic decision-making table to ensure the seamless integration of regulatory guidelines into the fabric of effective programs. For years, compliance in the health insurance sector, especially regarding government programs, has been synonymous with regulatory oversight. Compliance departments have
Read More →Baker is a distinguished leader in the healthcare industry, known for strategic expertise in health plan compliance and operational excellence ATTAC Consulting Group, a national leader in providing consulting, auditing, business operations and technology solutions to Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, commercial health insurers, and risk-bearing provider organizations, announced
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