Updated Story A flurry of competing letters to CMS from lawmakers and Medicare Advantage stakeholders has put the battle over MA back in the spotlight in the countdown to CMS’ expected release this week of updated pay provisions for 2025. A bipartisan group of senators, with the backing of MA plans, are calling on CMS to finalize a strong payment rule for plans for 2025 -- but progressives and beneficiary advocates are pressing CMS to significantly tighten...