Quality ManagementMedicare AdvantageJuly 1, 2024

Understanding your role in the Health Outcomes Survey

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Health Outcomes Survey (HOS) gathers patient-reported health outcomes from members enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans to support quality improvement activities and improve the overall health of members.

Increased awareness of all HOS measures can help guide your provider interactions with your patients and positively impact HOS results and can help impact your Star rating.

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In Missouri (excluding 30 counties in the Kansas City area): Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of RightCHOICE® Managed Care, Inc. (RIT), Healthy Alliance® Life Insurance Company (HALIC), and HMO Missouri, Inc. RIT and certain affiliates administer non-HMO benefits underwritten by HALIC and HMO benefits underwritten by HMO Missouri, Inc. RIT and certain affiliates only provide administrative services for self-funded plans and do not underwrite benefits. Independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc.

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ATTACHMENTS: Understanding your role in the Health Outcomes Survey (pdf - 0.88mb)

PUBLICATIONS: July 2024 Provider Newsletter