Defying national trends in\u00a0<\/em>downward Medicare Advantage ratings<\/em><\/strong><\/a> for not-for-profit health plans, EmblemHealth increased its Medicare Star rating for the second consecutive year.<\/em><\/p>\n NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EmblemHealth, one of the nation\u2019s largest not-for-profit health insurers, has been awarded a 4-Star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) across multiple Medicare HMO plans. This marks the second consecutive year of upward momentum and underscores EmblemHealth\u2019s commitment to high-quality care and population health.<\/p>\n \u201cEarning a 4-Star Medicare rating reflects that investing in prevention, care coordination, and community-focused programming produces measurable results for our members,\u201d said Chief Health Equity Officer and SVP Medical Management Abdou Bah<\/strong>. \u201cI\u2019m especially proud that we\u2019ve been able to move the needle on quality initiatives that drive meaningful adoption of life-saving programs for our most vulnerable members.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The CMS Star ratings<\/strong><\/a> evaluate performance in preventive care, chronic condition management, medication adherence, customer service, and member experience. Health plans that earn 4 or more stars demonstrate strong performance in clinical and service measures. EmblemHealth received a 4-Star rating for multiple plan offerings including VIP Gold HMO, VIP Gold Plus HMO, VIP Premier HMO, VIP Rx Carve-Out HMO, and VIP Rx Saver HMO.<\/p>\n EmblemHealth\u2019s 4-Star Medicare rating builds on recent recognitions for quality initiatives that improve health outcomes and increase access to health care including:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n EmblemHealth remains committed to building on these achievements by investing in provider networks, member engagement, and community-based programs to ensure that high-quality, accessible care can continue to reach its members and the communities we serve.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n About EmblemHealth<\/u><\/strong>\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n EmblemHealth is one of the nation\u2019s largest not-for-profit health insurers, serving members across New York\u2019s diverse communities with a full range of commercial and government-sponsored health plans for employers, individuals, and families. With a commitment to value-based care, EmblemHealth partners with top hospitals and doctors, including its own AdvantageCare Physicians, to deliver quality, affordable, convenient care. At more than a dozen EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care locations, members and nonmembers have access to community-based health and wellness guidance and resources. For more information, visit emblemhealth.com<\/strong><\/a>.\u202f<\/p>\n
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