A health insurance lobby applauded CMS’ decision to recalculate 2024 Medicare Advantage (MA) star ratings and let plans with increased scores resubmit their 2025 contract bids, a move the agency affirmed in a memo to insurers on Thursday. The Association of Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) was one of the first organizations to voice concerns about CMS’ original calculations 18 months ago, according to a statement from CEO Margaret Murray. “We look forward to continuing our advocacy on this issue, and...