Simulated Star Ratings Data Available in HPMS: Interim Analytical Adjustments
Guidance for: This memo is to notify plan sponsors that simulated Star Ratings data are now available in the Health Plan Management System (HPMS) showing the results of applying the Categorical
Adjustment Index (CAI) and Indirect Standardization (IS) to the 2016 Star Ratings.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 22, 2016
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