Why retrospective risk adjustment is failing MA payers in 2026


Today’s Medicare Advantage payers are navigating rising enrollment, changing HCC models and heightened audit scrutiny from CMS.

At the same time, quality standards continue to tighten, putting Star Ratings and revenue at risk when documentation and coding fall short.

This white paper breaks down the current challenges facing payer organizations and explains why many are shifting toward prospective, workflow-integrated approaches that prioritize early intervention.

Key takeaways include:
 
  • What proactive risk adjustment and quality improvement look like in practice
  • How HCC Version 28 changes reimbursement dynamics for Medicare Advantage plans
  • Why undocumented diagnoses increase RADV exposure and compliance risk
     

Please fill out the form to download the whitepaper. 

This whitepaper is designed for leaders of health plans, providers, accountable care organizations, and clinically integrated networks.