This page is intended to summarize every Stars lawsuit that follows Clover, including who filed, which measures they are challenging and what is at stake. It gives plan executives and industry enthusiasts one place to keep track of this ever-evolving landscape, and we’ll update it as new suits and rulings come in.
October 29 2026
BHA Stars Litigation Tracker
BHA Stars Litigation Tracker
Posted By: Ronak Bavishi On : October 29 2026
After CMS released the 2027 Star Ratings on October 8, multiple MA plans have sued CMS, picking up where last year’s Clover challenge left off. All plans argue the same core point: CMS used measures it never adopted through notice-and-comment rulemaking, and some measures rely on data Congress didn’t authorize. But no two plans are challenging the same list. Each has picked the measures that pull its own ratings down, and together they claim more than multiple billions of dollas lost in 2028 QBP and rebate dollars.
Summary
September 04 2026
Report Analyst - Job Description
Report Analyst - Job Description
Posted By: Ronak Bavishi On : September 04 2026
We are looking for a Report Analyst.
About BHA
Baltimore Health Analytics provides analytical applications and consulting services that help health plans and vendors monitor, assess, and improve performance across Medicare Advantage Star Ratings. Our platform identifies high-impact opportunities, simulates performance scenarios, and drives measurable improvement in HEDIS, CAHPS, and clinical outcomes. We combine regulatory depth with software to help clients reach their Star Ratings potential.
About the Role
Report Analyst role is responsible for the development, analysi
January 29 2026
CMS 2027 MA Advance Notice Analysis
CMS 2027 MA Advance Notice Analysis
Posted By: Ronak Bavishi On : January 29 2026
BHA summarizes key provisions mentioned in the latest CY2027 MA Advance notice by CMS.
Introduction
CMS recently released the CY 2027 Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies Advance Notice. BHA would like to share some hot topics we gleaned from the notice.
Net Impact
CMS provided the expected average impact of the proposals on MA payment components relative to last year.
August 05 2025
2026 CAHPS Cutpoints released!
2026 CAHPS Cutpoints released!
Posted By: Ronak Bavishi On : August 05 2025
AHRQ just released the 2026 CAHPS base group cutpoints! 🔍Check out the quick analysis with some interesting insights from YoY trends 📈
December 02 2024
2026 Medicare Advantage Proposed rule
2026 Medicare Advantage Proposed rule
Posted By: Ronak Bavishi On : December 02 2024
CMS released the MA 2026 proposed rule recently. In this blog, we dive into the Stars-specific changes, including new measures addition and updates, and other changes such as removal of guardrails, health equity adjustments, and technical clarifications to improvememnt measure hold harmless provisions.
On November 26, 2024, CMS released the Contract Year (CY) 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program (Part D), Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) proposed. We have analysed the proposed rule for any and all changes related to the Star ratings.
Summary of Proposed Star Ratings Updates
New or Updated Measures:
