CMS deletes Medicare Advantage vision statement, signaling another shift from health equity

CMS deletes Medicare Advantage vision statement, signaling another shift from health equity 
Fierce Healthcare - Regulatory; by Noah Tong; 3/10/25 
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wiped away the agency’s stated intentions for the future of Medicare Advantage (MA), underlining new uncertainty for the future of health-related social needs, CMS Innovation Center models and the federal health program. ... A frequently asked questions page gave further explanation, as did an executive summary of a report to be released in early 2025. The page included a section with the question, “What is CMS’ vision for the future of the MA program?” as of Feb. 22, archived versions of the web page shows. But that question and answer was quietly deleted, and the page was last modified Feb. 26. It previously described how the VBID model helped health plans address health-related social needs and stressed health equity as an important cornerstone of its mission. ... The CMS did not immediately respond to a request for comment.