SEP 10, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE
Risk Adjustment in the Medicare Advantage Population Using Encounter Data
Health Services Research
A methodological study replicating and stress-testing an existing risk model using observational data; findings suggest potential recalibration needs but lack a prospective design, randomization, or definitive clinical outcome to warrant stronger classification.
Reported
Change in average HCC scores (TM…1.7% lower
Change in average HCC scores (MA…8.9% lower
Study period2016–2022