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Medicare Advantage & Part D Rule: What Changed and Why It Matters

By Toni Adams | April 8, 2026

The CY 2027 Final Rule marks a pivotal change in Medicare Advantage and Part D. 

By removing 11 administrative Star Rating measures and prioritizing clinical outcomes and patient experience, CMS is redefining how plan performance is evaluated. 

Combined with codification of the Inflation Reduction Act Part D redesign, these changes reshape incentives across the ecosystem. 

This infographic explains what’s changing and how it impacts plans, providers, and partners. 

 

This level of market and referral visibility is a game-changer

Toni Adams

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