Risk Adjustment
Medicare Glossary
A process Medicare uses to adjust payments to Medicare Advantage plans based on the health status of their enrolled members. Plans receive higher payments for sicker patients and lower payments for healthier ones, helping to ensure fair compensation across plans.
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