Medication Adherence:

The “Hidden Multiplier” Behind Sustainable Star Ratings

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As CMS continues to evolve the Star Ratings program, one trend is becoming clear: the future of Stars will be defined by outcomes.

And one of the most powerful levers health plans can pull to impact the clinical outcomes of members is medication adherence.

Because medications control chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease, adherence improvements influence many of the clinical outcomes that Star Ratings measures ultimately reflect.

In short, medication adherence doesn’t just improve individual measures—it is a "hidden multiplier" that amplifies performance across the broader Star Ratings ecosystem.

Want to read more—including actions plans can take right now to drive adherence improvements—as CMS prepares for big changes in 2027?

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Additional Resources

Blog

Medication Adherence is the “Hidden Multiplier” as Stars Shift from Checkboxes to Outcomes

Why is medication adherence a critical ingredient in successful Star Ratings for health plans? It all comes down to clinical outcomes.

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E-Book

Four Core Strategies that Turn Engagement into Lasting Success

In our new e-book, AdhereHealth outlines four evidence-based strategies that transform short-term adherence gains into lasting success.

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White Paper

Guiding the Adherence Journey: Transforming Engagement into Outcomes for Medicare Advantage

In this white paper, you'll learn how a year-over-year strategy, powered by behavioral science, predictive analytics and coordinated outreach, helps your plan.

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