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Through Member collaboration, MCRA helps drive performance improvements, deliver exceptional service, transform care, and champion the health and wellbeing of the communities we collectively serve.


Predictions for 2026 from Margaret A. Murray, M.P.A., Eric Hunter, MBA, Shawn Gremminger, M.P.P., and others
The next year is set to bring big changes across ACA, Medicaid and Medicare Advantage. Key insights from industry leaders were published by Managed Care Executive.
Jan 14


Looking ahead: What the MHE 2025 State of the Industry survey tells us about 2026
The Managed Healthcare Executive 2025 State of the Industry survey is a timely snapshot of how payers, providers and pharmacy leaders are navigating today’s evolving healthcare landscape. The results highlight the pressures, opportunities and emerging shifts influencing decision-making across managed care.
Dec 12, 2025


CMS’s RADV Strategy Will Reverberate Throughout Health Plan Operations
Avalere Health and DRG Claims Management explore how Medicare Advantage plans must take a coordinated, organization-wide approach ahead of CMS' new risk adjustment data validation (RADV) strategy in a recent MHE article.
Jul 16, 2025


What a Nonpayment Integrity SME Needs to Know About Payment Integrity
In an article published by MHE, DRG Claims Management argues the importance of distinguishing fraud from unintentional payment errors.
Jun 10, 2025


Developing Winning Supplemental Benefits Packages
MCRA reps discuss how health plans can develop benefit packages that include supplemental benefits that resonate with various demographics.
Mar 19, 2025


Health Plans Under Pressure | Predictions for 2025
Michael Lutz, managing director of Avalere, shares his healthcare predictions for the year.
Jan 28, 2025
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