Medicare AdvantageAdministrativeLow impact
Understanding Your Role in the Health Outcomes Survey
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield·Provider News
Effective date
Jun 6, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CareFirst is informing providers about the Medicare Health Outcomes Survey (HOS), a CMS-administered patient survey that measures health outcomes over time and impacts CMS Star Ratings. Providers are encouraged to support patient completion of this survey as it reflects care quality.
Action Required
Staff should encourage Medicare Advantage patients to complete the Health Outcomes Survey when contacted by CMS, as survey results reflect on practice quality measures and can impact Star Ratings. No specific billing changes required.