{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Health Tech Nerds Radio","title":"Chris Klomp on the 2027 MA final rate notice, accountable relationships, and why there’s never been a better time to build in Medicare","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/552b6a53\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1279,"description":"On Health Tech Nerds Radio, Kevin interviews Medicare Director Chris Klomp about the 2027 Medicare Advantage final rate notice, which came in at a 2.48% expected average change versus 0.09% in the advance notice, after 40,000+ comments and updated cost data. \nChris explains the roughly 40 bps increase, continued normalization of coding risk patterns, a delay in further model updates given V28’s early implementation, and the finalization of the unlinked chart review policy to curb risk-coding and revenue-cycle games. \nHe frames “stability” as predictability for payers/providers and consistent choice and access for beneficiaries, while emphasizing program sustainability and a push to align growth with GDP. \nThey discuss support for Medicare Advantage and broader accountable/value-based arrangements, cost control expectations for plans and providers, and an invitation for entrepreneurs and “insurgents” to enter the market and compete on cost-adjusted quality outcomes.\nFor more from Health Tech Nerds, subscribe to our weekly newsletters: https://www.healthtechnerds.com/subscribe","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/y84Rj-3Zru2TSHB3gg7QPKSw1QK5xTylJGdWYgSYt5g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MmYw/N2JiYjk1MjQ4NTAy/YzJiZDg1NzYyY2E2/NmI0ZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}