The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented significant changes to the Medicare Star Ratings that are expected to result in cost savings to CMS. The 2024 Star Ratings were recently released in October 2023 which was the beginning of these changes where future changes will impact 2026 and 2027 Star Ratings. This session will help attendees understand the following on how these changes will impact Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs): Timeline and description of each major Star Rating methodology change How 2024 Star Ratings emerged including the Tukey Outlier Removal change Financial implications of these changes on MAOs Strategies on how MAOs can be successful