Medicare Advantage and Quality Measurement—A System at Risk

Adam A. Markovitz; Eve A Kerr; Jeffrey A. Buck

doi:10.1001/jama.2026.0369

February 12, 2026JAMA

Medicare Advantage and Quality Measurement—A System at Risk

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Key Points

The central aim is to assess the current state of Medicare's quality measurement system and propose necessary reforms.
Examination of three dimensions of quality measurement: clinical care assessment, provider network performance, and incentivization.
Analysis of existing frameworks and accountability measures in Medicare Advantage.
Recommendations for reforms to enhance quality and accountability.
Identifies three critical areas where Medicare's quality measurement is lacking.
Outlines specific reforms that could improve accountability in the system.
Highlights the risks associated with inadequate quality measures in Medicare Advantage.

Implication

Viewpoint examines quality measurement dimensions in Medicare, suggesting reforms to restore accountability.

Abstract

This Viewpoint examines 3 dimensions of Medicare’s quality measurement enterprise regarding clinical care assessment, provider network performance, and quality improvement incentivization and outlines reforms to restore accountability.

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Markovitz et al. (2026) studied this question.

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