• Cotiviti's analysis of 2027 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings shows fewer contracts achieved four stars or higher as performance requirements tightened.
• Nearly half of rating cut points became harder to meet, while narrower two-to-five-star thresholds increased plans' sensitivity to small performance shifts.
• Clinical, member-experience and related measures are projected to account for 80% of rating weight by Star Year 2029.
• Further measure changes make performance forecasting, protection of heavily weighted measures and year-round member sentiment monitoring strategic priorities for plans.

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