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Quality Decoded

Watch our 2024 quality webinar series on-demand and sign up for updates on the 2025 series

Get updates about the upcoming 2025 Quality Decoded Webinar Series

Cotiviti’s Quality Decoded webinar series is an essential series providing guidance on how to navigate the intricate landscape of healthcare quality reporting and empowering informed decisions for your HEDIS® and Star Ratings strategies. In 2024, the series presented a collection of short webinars designed to keep you informed about pivotal updates, measure changes, and announcements from NCQA and CMS throughout the year. Click on any of the boxes in the calendar below to view the webinars on-demand or complete the short form on the right to be alerted when registration opens for the series in 2025.

Join Cotiviti experts over the course of this series as we:

  • Dive into the annual publication of proposed Star Rating changes
  • Review ways to provide input during NCQA's HEDIS public comment period
  • Decode the CMS Final Rule and how to adapt
  • Analyze the outcomes at the end of the annual HEDIS season
  • Address confirmed measure updates for future HEDIS measurement years
  • Review the Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings results

2024 Webinar Series Calendar

Click below to learn more and view each webinar in our series on-demand

February
22

CMS Advance Notice

Start Time: 1:00 PM ET

Length: 30 Min

Join Cotiviti experts in our inaugural webinar of the series as we decode the 2025 CMS Advance Notice, the annual guide to methodological changes shaping Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings. Delve into proposed changes, receive guidance on crafting impactful comments to CMS, and gain strategic insights on how these alterations may influence Star Ratings in 2025 and beyond. Stay ahead of the curve, optimize your plan's performance, and ensure exceptional care delivery.

On-demand version: Reviewing the 2025 CMS Advance Notice

Presenter:

Marge Ciancetta | Product Manager, Analytics & Quality, Cotiviti

March
06

NCQA Public Comment

Start Time: 1:00 PM ET

Length: 30 Min

Every year, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) unveils proposed updates and changes to HEDIS measures with an opportunity for public comment. Join Cotiviti as we highlight crucial topics and considerations for health plans when submitting feedback on these proposed changes for Measurement Year 2024 (MY 2024). This webinar empowers you to actively participate in influencing the evolution of healthcare quality standards.

On-demand version: Breaking down NCQA public comment for HEDIS MY 2025

Presenter:

Samantha Davis | Manager, Program Management Product, Cotiviti

April
25

CMS Final Rule

Start Time: 1:00 PM ET

Length: 30 Min

Uncover the significant implications of CMS’s final rule on the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings program. Each February, CMS draws attention by releasing an Advance Notice, outlining methodological changes for the Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Rating Program. Following meticulous review and consideration of comments and inquiries, CMS presents the Final Rule. This definitive document details confirmed measure and policy changes set to revolutionize upcoming Star Rating years. Get equipped to navigate through these regulations, understand their implementation strategies, and adapt effectively to ensure compliance and optimize operations.

On-demand version: Examining the 2025 CMS Final Rule

Presenter:

Marge Ciancetta | Product Manager, Analytics & Quality, Cotiviti

July
18

End of HEDIS® Season

Start Time: 1:00 PM ET

Length: 60 Min

Join Cotiviti's quality team experts as they gather to analyze the outcomes of the recently concluded Measure Year (MY) and prepare for MY 2024. Delve into insightful discussions unpacking the results and gain valuable perspectives on strategies to effectively prepare for the upcoming HEDIS season. Don't miss this opportunity to glean actionable insights and set the stage for a successful journey into the next HEDIS cycle.

On-demand version: End of HEDIS Season

Presenters:

Jamison Gillitzer | Sr. Product Director, Cotiviti

Samantha Davis | Manager, Program Management Product, Cotiviti

Branka Sustic | VP of Risk and Quality, Cotiviti

September
04

HEDIS® MY Technical Specs

Start Time: 1:00 PM ET

Length: 30 Min

This session dives into the annual publication of confirmed measure updates for the HEDIS measurement year (MY). After a rigorous period of public comment on proposed changes earlier in the year, the finalized measures are revealed. Keeping pace with the ever-evolving landscape of HEDIS reporting requirements can pose challenges. Learn from a Cotiviti expert as she meticulously reviews the measure specifications for MY 2025 and equips your team with insightful guidance. Stay ahead in navigating the complexities of HEDIS reporting by joining us for this essential webinar.

On-demand version: HEDIS Technical Specs

Presenter:

Samantha Davis | Manager, Program Management Product, Cotiviti

October
24

Star Ratings

Start Time: 1:00 PM ET

Length: 30 Min

Review the highly anticipated 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings. Annually, CMS reveals the Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in October--a pivotal moment for MA plans to assess their performance, glean insights from the past year, and devise strategic pathways for future success. This unveiling prompts a period of reflection, in-depth analysis, and innovative planning, all aimed at elevating care standards for their members. Don't miss this crucial session as we navigate through the implications and strategies arising from the latest Star Ratings release.

On-demand version: Star Ratings

Presenter:

Marge Ciancetta | Product Manager, Analytics & Quality, Cotiviti

If you'd like a demo, please reach out to answers@cotiviti.com.

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