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Medicare Advantage 101

How MA plans work, who they serve, and why they've become the dominant model for Medicare delivery.

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CMS-HCC Risk Adjustment

The V28 model mechanics — ICD-10 mapping, hierarchies, interaction terms, and the financial engine behind MA plan revenue.

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Value-Based Care Models

ACOs, bundled payments, capitation, and shared savings — the shift from volume to value and what it means for your bottom line.

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CMS Star Ratings (STARS)

How CMS measures plan quality, the five-star system, bonus payments, and strategies to improve your rating.

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HCC Coding Best Practices

Documentation specificity, common pitfalls, V28 coding changes, and building a compliant coding accuracy program.

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Population Health Analytics

Risk stratification, care gap identification, social determinants integration, and measuring what matters.

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