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Compliance
May 15, 202612 min read

The FA Universe: How CMS Audits Your Formulary at the Pharmacy Counter

The Formulary Administration audit looks at what your PBM rejected, what got transitioned, and whether members were notified on time. A practical walkthrough of where most plans get tripped up.

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Compliance
May 15, 202614 min read

The CDAG Universe: A Table-by-Table Guide for Part D Compliance Teams

A practical walkthrough of the Part D Coverage Determinations, Appeals and Grievances universe. Where it differs from ODAG, the timeliness rules that catch plans off guard, and the data quality issues we see most.

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Compliance
April 5, 202610 min read

CMS CY 2027 Final Rule: Star Ratings Overhaul - What Compliance Teams Need to Know

CMS is removing 11 measures from Star Ratings and scrapping the Health Equity Index reward. Here is what changed, what it means for quality bonus payments, and where oversight is shifting.

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Compliance
March 20, 20266 min read

Manual CMS Memo-to-Policy Matching: A Compliance Risk You Can Eliminate

Why manually cross-referencing CMS memos to your P&P library creates audit exposure, and how AI-powered policy intelligence gives compliance teams a systematic, documentable process.

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Compliance
March 7, 20267 min read

CMS Enforcement Is Escalating, and Medicare Advantage Plans Should Pay Attention

CMS posted nearly $2.9M in MA/Part D fines by early April 2025, matching all of 2024. Learn what's driving enforcement and how plans can strengthen compliance.

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Company
February 23, 20264 min read

Sevana Health Achieves SOC 2 Type II Certification

Our security controls have been independently audited and validated as operating effectively over time. Here's what SOC 2 Type II means for our customers and why it matters for health plans handling sensitive CMS data.

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Compliance
February 23, 202614 min read

The ODAG Universe: A Table-by-Table Guide for Compliance Teams

A practical walkthrough of all 6 ODAG universe tables: OD, Reconsiderations, Payment, Effectuations, Grievances, and AIP. Learn what each table captures, which fields matter most, and where plans commonly get tripped up.

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Compliance
January 24, 202610 min read

Invalid Data Submission (IDS) in 2026: What You Need to Know

With CMS eliminating audit scoring and ICAR/ORCA classifications, Invalid Data Submission (IDS) becomes even more critical. Learn what triggers IDS findings and how to prevent them before February 2026.

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Compliance
December 17, 202512 min read

CMS SNPCC Compliance Guide: Protecting Vulnerable Medicare Members Through Care Coordination

Learn how CMS SNPCC audits ensure Special Needs Plans deliver coordinated care. Understand the 13 CMS standards, HRA timeliness requirements, and how to build a proactive compliance program.

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Compliance
December 16, 20258 min read

The CPE COA Universe: Your Roadmap for CMS's New "Collaborating on Compliance" Approach

Under CMS's 2026 "Collaborating on Compliance" model, your COA universe becomes the foundation for every discussion with auditors. Learn what the 12 COA data elements mean, common gaps that undermine discussions, and how to prepare before February 2026.

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Compliance
November 24, 20258 min read

Big Changes Coming to CMS Program Audits in 2026

CMS released their 2026 Program Audit Updates memo with significant changes: scoring eliminated, ICAR/ORCA classifications removed, new CPE evaluation approach, and evolved validation audit requirements. Here's what compliance teams need to know.

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Technology
November 20, 202514 min read

Measuring TPA Performance: A Data-Driven Approach to CMS Universe File Compliance

Learn how to systematically measure Third-Party Administrator performance in CMS universe file validation with actionable metrics to drive continuous improvement and reduce compliance risk.

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Compliance
September 26, 20256 min read

Celebrating National Compliance Officer Day: The Unsung Heroes of Healthcare

Honoring the dedication of compliance professionals who safeguard healthcare integrity while navigating an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, including the dramatic expansion of CMS audits in 2025.

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Compliance
September 22, 20258 min read

Building a Culture of Compliance: How Structured FWA Investigations Protect Your Health Plan

Learn how incident management systems help health plans conduct structured fraud, waste, and abuse investigations while promoting a culture of compliance.

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Compliance
May 16, 20268 min read

5 Biggest Medicare Advantage Compliance Challenges in 2026

The 2026 CMS Program Audit framework reset what compliance means for Medicare Advantage plans. Five challenges every MA compliance team faces this year, and how each maps to the new audit reality.

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Compliance
May 16, 20269 min read

Understanding CMS Compliance Requirements: A 2026 Guide for Medicare Advantage Plans

A 2026 guide to CMS compliance requirements for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans: the new CAR/Observation/IDS framework, universe file submissions, CPE evaluation, and what audit-ready actually means now.

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Audit
May 16, 202610 min read

CMS Audit Preparation for Medicare Advantage Plans: A 2026 Guide

How to prepare for a 2026 CMS Program Audit under the new CAR/Observation/IDS framework. Universe file validation, COA universe readiness, documentation requirements, and during-audit response.

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Compliance
May 16, 20268 min read

The Real Cost of Medicare Advantage Non-Compliance

What non-compliance actually costs Medicare Advantage plans: CMS CMPs, contract action, audit-record IDS findings, and the operational and reputational consequences that exceed the headline penalty number.

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