
What We're Reading: 2 More Co-Ops Sue Obama Administration
What we're reading, August 2, 2016: co-ops in New Mexico and Massachusetts sue the government over the risk-adjustment formula and why hospital ratings should be viewed with a bit of skepticism.
Co-ops in New Mexico and Massachusetts are suing the Obama administration over the management of the program. The states join Maryland, which filed a similar lawsuit in June, arguing that the “risk adjustment” formula overly rewarded big insurers,
CMS recently released its “Star” ratings for hospital quality, but hospital ratings should be viewed with a bit of skepticism. While information may seem objective, the data points used and how they are weighted can lead to contradictory conclusions,
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