Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast Boost Medicare Advantage Star Ratings, Address SDoH with RPM & PERS
Apr 30, 2024
Josh Hoover, National Business Development Manager with Clear Arch Health, discusses the importance of expanding telehealth benefits in Medicare Advantage plans to boost CMS star ratings, improve care coordination, and address Social Determinants of Health. The podcast explores the impact of specialized benefits for chronic conditions, the role of personal emergency response systems and remote patient monitoring in enhancing patient outcomes, and how Clear Advantage program by Clear Arch Health is revolutionizing healthcare access and health equity.
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Medicare Advantage Growth and Benefits
- Medicare Advantage plans provide beneficiaries with more choices and benefits at often reduced costs compared to traditional Medicare.
- Over 50% of Medicare beneficiaries are expected to choose Medicare Advantage plans in 2024 due to these advantages.
Importance of Star Ratings
- Star ratings are critical quality indicators for Medicare Advantage plans impacting consumer choice and plan reimbursement.
- Higher star ratings lead to higher government payments enabling better benefits for members.
Leverage Tech to Address SDoH
- Use telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and personal emergency response to improve member access and address social determinants of health.
- Focus on improving healthcare access and education to effectively impact these determinants.