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The Five Levers That Win in CY2027

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Where to focus to improve Medicare Advantage performance in CY2027

Medicare Advantage has entered a more operationally driven phase, where performance is increasingly shaped by how effectively plans manage revenue, cost, Stars, and product strategy at scale.

As rate dynamics evolve and regulatory expectations tighten, historical levers such as enrollment growth and benefit design alone are no longer sufficient to sustain margins. Plans must now focus on execution, control, and alignment across core operational drivers.

This report outlines five areas where leading plans are taking action to improve performance and create measurable impact heading into CY2027.

The Five Levers Defining Performance in CY2027 
01

Member-Centered Revenue Integrity & ACT Governance

Improving documentation accuracy, encounter validation, and alignment between care and revenue processes.

02

Engineered Medical & Pharmacy Cost Discipline (VBC-First)

Targeting high-cost areas through focused interventions and value-based approaches. 

03

Stars & Retention as Financial Infrastructure

Embedding quality, experience, and retention into ongoing operations.

04

Rigorous Operating Cost Management & Claims Efficiency

Improving claims processes, reducing cycle times, and managing operating costs more effectively.

05

Operationally Grounded Product & Bid Strategy

Aligning product design and pricing with operational performance and member needs.

Authors

With over 20 years of experience in healthcare IT consulting and leadership, I currently serve as Senior Vice President of Implementations at Emids. My role involves overseeing strategic initiatives, managing multimillion-dollar P&L targets, and fostering strong business relationships to drive organizational growth and deliver impactful solutions in the payer platforms business.

My expertise lies in leveraging artificial intelligence, relationship building, and business relationship management to enhance operational efficiency and ensure superior service delivery. I am passionate about collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals, while maintaining a commitment to quality, transparency, and customer satisfaction.

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