The Science of Star Ratings: Unleashing New Potential by Influencing Member Behavior

Free Downloadable Ebook

The healthcare system is broken. While providers & payers have been working intensely on the Triple Aim in healthcare for decades, frustration is everywhere at how little the needle has moved. Medicare Advantage (MA) health plans in particular are challenged to deliver value based care in a competitive environment; quality and experience are measured through the Star Ratings methodology.


The solution to truly improve the health of populations - and the quality outcomes of the system, as measured by Star Ratings - is by addressing individual behaviors at scale. Wellth Northstar™ gives individuals the tools to take daily action consistently over time.


In this ebook, you will learn:

  • How Wellth Northstar™ is revolutionizing the approach to Star Ratings Improvement through behavioral science.
  • The science of behavior change and how it relates to Star Ratings
  • Insights from early adopters of Wellth Northstar™ on the efficacy of Behavioral Science in improving medication adherence and other improvement measures
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About the Author

Anne Davis, VP Government Markets and Strategy

Anne Davis brings more than 20 years of healthcare experience to the Wellth team where she leads strategy across Government Markets. For the last decade, Anne has been focused primarily on improving care & experience programs for managed Medicaid and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries.  At Martin's Point Health Care, Anne led the Health Management team of nurses and social workers conducting utilization review and care management. Anne has worked with vendors such as Cotiviti, Eliza, Health Dialog as well as with health plans, health improvement organizations and nonprofits as a quality and evaluation consultant.

At her core, Anne wants to support people in living well (safe, nourished, healthy). The mission of Wellth is what brought her to this position. Anne is an active teacher and board member of Sea Change Yoga, bringing the tools of yoga & meditation to all. Anne loves to hike, swim, and laugh with her family in Maine.