This manual contains important information regarding the Mercy Care Advantage Part C Star Measures. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) works with Medicare Advantage Plans like Mercy Care Advantage, to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of services provided to beneficiaries. Star Ratings are a way for consumers to compare the relative quality of Medicare Advantage Plans. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issue the ratings based on administrative results, clinical outcomes and plan member surveys.
