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Why Smart Plans Double Down on Their Medication Strategy for Star Rating Success

calendar_today January 7, 2026 person Yoona Kim, PharmD, PhD domain arine

With the release of CMS Star Ratings for 2026 and updates for the upcoming year, Medicare Advantage and Part D plans are navigating an evolving quality landscape. Adherence measures are shifting from triple- to single-weighted and will incorporate risk adjustment, while the MTM Program Completion Rate for CMR enters its second year as a display measure under expanded eligibility criteria. Plans are also still learning what drives success for the new polypharmacy measures.

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