Melony E. Sorbero, PhD, MS, MPH

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December 20th 2023

Understanding the Social Risk Factor Adjustment’s Effect on Star Ratings

Anagha Tolpadi, MS Melony E. Sorbero, PhD, MS, MPH Maria DeYoreo, PhD Marc N. Elliott, PhD Cheryl L. Damberg, PhD

This article examines how CMS’ adjustment for social risk factors affects the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings and the type of contracts affected by the adjustment.

December 13th 2018

Reducing Disparities Requires Multiple Strategies

Melony E. Sorbero, PhD, MS, MPH Susan M. Paddock, PhD Cheryl L. Damberg, PhD

Disparities in care are a complex issue requiring multiple strategies to solve, including approaches to improve the measurement of quality and reporting stratified performance estimates.

September 7th 2018

Adjusting Medicare Advantage Star Ratings for Socioeconomic Status and Disability

Melony E. Sorbero, PhD, MS, MPH Susan M. Paddock, PhD Cheryl L. Damberg, PhD Ann Haas, MS, MPH Mallika Kommareddi, MPH Anagha Tolpadi, MS Megan Mathews, MA Marc N. Elliott, PhD

CMS implemented the Categorical Adjustment Index as part of the Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Rating Program in 2017. These analyses informed its development. Check out our website’s new table/figure pop-up feature! Click on the name of a table or figure in the text to see it in your browser.