Healthcare quality is evolving rapidly—and staying ahead of NCQA and CMS updates is critical to success. That’s why Cotiviti’s Quality Decoded webinar series equips quality teams with timely insights and practical strategies to navigate these changes with confidence. This popular series delivers expert guidance on HEDIS® and Star Ratings updates throughout the year, helping you optimize performance and improve member outcomes.
Join our experts over the course of this series as we:
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CMS Advance Notice
Start Time: 1 pm ET
Length: 45 Min
The first in the series for 2026, this webinar will address the 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Advance Notice. Early every year, CMS publishes an Advance Notice of methodological changes for the MA and Part D Star Rating Program. Star Ratings measure the quality of and reflect the experiences of beneficiaries in MA and prescription drug plans, assist beneficiaries in finding the best plan for their needs, and determine eligibility for quality bonus payments.
Presenter:
Marge Ciancetta | Product Manager, Star Intelligence, Cotiviti
HEDIS Public Comment
Start Time: 1 pm ET
Length: 45 Min
This webinar will address the annual request for public comment on proposed HEDIS® measure changes. Each year, NCQA publishes a list of measure updates, additions, and deletions for future HEDIS measurement years. The public comment period provides plans with the opportunity to weigh in on the relevance and feasibility of the proposed changes and ask questions of relevant stakeholders.
Presenter:
Samantha Davis | Senior Manager, Program Management, Cotiviti
CMS Final Rule
Start Time: 1 pm ET
Length: 45 Min
The third in this series for 2026, this webinar will address the 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Final Rule and its implications for the Star Ratings program. Early each year, CMS publishes an Advance Notice of methodological changes for the MA and Part D Star Rating Program. After reviewing comments and questions, they will then release a Final Rule outlining the confirmed measure and policy changes that will go into effect during the next Star Rating year.
Presenters:
Marge Ciancetta | Product Manager, Star Intelligence, Cotiviti
Dani Sutherland | Senior Stars Analyst, Cotiviti
End of HEDIS season
Start Time: 1 pm ET
Length: 60 Min
Each year, experts from Cotiviti’s Quality team join us to walk through results from the recently concluded HEDIS® measure year and discuss strategies to prepare for the next season.
Presenters:
Branka Sustic | VP, Risk and Quality, Cotiviti
Jamison Gillitzer | Senior Director, Cotiviti
Samantha Davis | Senior Manager, Program Management, Cotiviti
HEDIS Tech Specs
Start Time: 1 pm ET
Length: 45 Min
The fifth in the series, this webinar will address the annual publication of confirmed measure updates for HEDIS® measurement year 2027. These measure changes come after a period of public comment on the proposed changes earlier in the year. Keeping up with the complexities of evolving HEDIS reporting requirements can be difficult. Cotiviti’s quality team is here to review the measure specifications and provide your team with guidance.
Presenter:
Samantha Davis | Senior Manager, Program Management, Cotiviti
2026 Star Ratings
Start Time: 1 pm ET
Length: 45 Min
This webinar will review the 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Star Ratings. Each October, CMS publishes the annual Star Ratings for MA plans. This release marks a critical moment for MA plans to evaluate their performance over the past year and strategize for future success. It's a time for reflection, analysis, and innovation, all aimed at providing better care to their members.
Presenter:
Marge Ciancetta | Product Manager, Star Intelligence, Cotiviti
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