Medicare Advantage and Quality Measurement—A System at Risk

This Viewpoint examines 3 dimensions of Medicare’s quality measurement enterprise regarding clinical care assessment, provider network performance, and quality improvement incentivization and outlines reforms to restore accountability.

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JAMA
Published
2026-02-12
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2026.0369
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Healthcare Policy and Management
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Medicare Advantage and Quality Measurement—A System at Risk

Jeffrey A. Buck, Adam A. Markovitz, Eve A Kerr
JAMA
Healthcare Policy and Management
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Medicare Advantage and Quality Measurement—A System at Risk

Jeffrey A. Buck, Adam A. Markovitz, Eve A Kerr
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Abstract

This Viewpoint examines 3 dimensions of Medicare’s quality measurement enterprise regarding clinical care assessment, provider network performance, and quality improvement incentivization and outlines reforms to restore accountability.

JAMAVol. 335(11)
University of Michigan (US), Maryland Department of Natural Resources (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 62%
Healthcare Policy and Management
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