STAT+: Medicare Advantage star ratings trigger new bonuses, and uncertainty

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What happened

The federal government has released new quality ratings for Medicare Advantage insurers for 2027, with Humana emerging as the biggest winner.But deep uncertainty remains around Medicare Advantage quality measures,…

Key facts

  • The federal government has released new quality ratings for Medicare Advantage insurers for 2027, with Humana emerging as the biggest winner.But deep uncertainty remains around Medicare Advantage quality measures,…
  • Reported by STAT and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:55:47 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

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