MENASHA, Wis., Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its annual quality
rankings. For the 2022 plan year, Network Health earned a 5 out of
5-Star Rating from CMS for its Medicare Advantage PPO plans. This
is Medicare's highest possible rating, reflecting the extra steps
Network Health takes to do what's right for its members.
For the 2022 plan year, Network Health earned a 5 out of 5-Star
Rating from CMS for its Medicare Advantage PPO plans.
Network Health prioritizes customer service and member
experience, and it shows. The local health plan earned a 5-Star
Rating on the measures for customer service, member retention and
access and availability to care and appointments. In addition,
Network Health partners with exceptional providers to give members
access to quality health care and maintained a 5-Star Rating for
health quality for the past three years. Network Health also earned
5 out of 5 Stars for its Medicare Part D PPO prescription drug
plans for the fifth year in a row.
The coronavirus caused delays in care, nationwide. Network
Health earned 5 Stars for the getting needed care and preventive
care measures, despite the impact of the coronavirus. This is the
direct impact of clinical integration and the focus on getting
members the right care, at the right time and in the right
setting.
"These ratings demonstrate the satisfaction of our members and
the excellent care they receive," Network Health Vice President of
Quality and Health Integration Kimberly
Swanson said. "Our primary goal is to take care of our
members by helping to connect care teams. It's who we are. Our Star
Rating also reflects our collaborative approach with providers to
help improve the overall member experience."
Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-Star Rating
system. CMS uses a 5-Star Rating system to help educate consumers
and their caregivers on quality. In addition to earning a 5 out of
5-Star Rating for its Medicare Advantage PPO plans, the
NetworkPrime Medical Savings Account (MSA) plan earned 4 out
of 5 Stars. These results put Network Health among the nation's
elite Medicare health plans.
Network Health Medicare Advantage Plans include MSA, HMO and
PPO plans with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Network Health
Medicare Advantage Plans depends on contract renewal.
About Network Health
Founded in 1982, Network Health offers customized commercial and
Medicare health insurance services to employers, individuals and
families in more than 23 counties throughout Wisconsin. Through its strong reputation for
quality health care coverage and superior customer service, Network
Health has grown to serve more than 111,000 members. Network Health
has a 5 out of 5 Star Rating for Medicare Advantage PPO plans from
the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, outperforming the
national average of 4.5 Stars. Every year, Medicare evaluates plans
based on a 5-star rating system. Network Health also has a 4.5
out of 5 rating for both Medicare and commercial products for
2019-2020 from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
Network Health is one of only four health plans in Wisconsin receiving this NCQA score for
Medicare and commercial plans, and no other plans in Wisconsin are rated higher. Network Health is
ranked in the top 32 commercial plans and top 25 Medicare plans,
and was also named one of the "Best Medicare Advantage plans for
2020" by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more at
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