Medicare AdvantageAdministrativeMedium impact
Resource updates for MY2026 Star hospital measures help improve outcomes
UnitedHealthcare·Emergency Medicine, Critical Care·Network News
Effective date
Jun 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 3, 2026
Summary
UnitedHealthcare has released new and updated resources for MY2026 Star hospital measures focusing on three key areas: Follow-Up After Emergency Department Visit for People with Multiple High-Risk Chronic Conditions (FMC), Transitions of Care (TRC), and Plan All-Cause Readmissions (PCR). These resources are designed to help ensure consistent, high-quality care delivery, reduce readmissions and improve performance on measures that drive patient outcomes.
Action Required
Immediately: Review the new MY2026 Star hospital measures overview course and quick reference guide available through the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal. Hospital-based staff and discharge planners should incorporate these resources into care coordination workflows to improve performance on FMC, TRC, and PCR measures. Contact UnitedHealthcare through 24/7 chat in the Provider Portal for questions about implementation.