Around 42% of Medicare Advantage plans offering prescription drug coverage in 2024 will get four or more stars, down from 51% this year and 68% in 2022, according to CMS data. The decline comes amid changes in contract performance scores and the implementation of a new deletion method for performance outliers. The star ratings benefit insurers by determining bonuses and influencing bids against higher benchmark rates.
FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from 4,250 Hacked Computers in Multi-Month Operation
The FBI has deleted PlugX malware from more than 4,250 infected computers as part of a US Department of Justice-approved multi-month operation. PlugX, controlled by