The 2025 CMS Star Ratings came early this year, and the ripple effects are already being felt. For hospital and health system leaders, it’s not just about understanding the new scoring models; it’s about knowing how to respond strategically, fast.
At Tendo, we’ve been working closely with quality, CDI, and reporting teams across the country. The message is clear: the stakes are higher, the scoring is tighter, and the time to act is now.
Here’s what you need to know and how Tendo can help.
What’s Changed in the 2025 CMS Star Ratings?
- Tighter Rating Scales Mean Less Room for Error
The updated scale makes it harder to hold or gain stars, especially for hospitals on the margin. Small data inconsistencies or incomplete documentation can now have an outsized impact. - eCQMs Are Here, And They Matter
For the first time, CMS is including electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) in its scoring. This is a major shift in how data is reported, interpreted, and scored. - Pandemic-Era Data Exclusions Are Changing the Landscape
COVID-era exclusions mean that your historical data might not tell the full story anymore. A fresh strategy is essential to maintain or improve ratings under the new model.
Why the Old Playbook Won’t Work Anymore
For many hospitals, the CMS Star Rating has traditionally been a lagging indicator—a number you check once it’s published and hope improves next year.
But that reactive approach doesn’t cut it anymore. You can’t afford to “wait and see.” What you need is:
- Real-time visibility into your projected ratings
- AI-powered identification of quality and documentation gaps
- A precise roadmap for sustainable, targeted improvement
Tendo: Your Strategic Partner for CMS Star Ratings
Tendo is the only platform that allows health systems to both forecast and improve their CMS Star Rating—proactively and with confidence.
Here’s how we help:
- Forecast Your Rating
Know your likely CMS Star Rating before it’s published—and course-correct early. - Pinpoint What to Fix
Our analytics engine highlights documentation blind spots, data quality gaps, and clinical workflow inefficiencies. - Tailor an Improvement Plan
No one-size-fits-all here. We help you create a strategy that aligns with your organization’s specific drivers, data, and teams. - Integrate Seamlessly
Tendo works with your existing CDI, Quality, and IT infrastructure. No rip-and-replace needed.
AI-Powered Insights, Human-Led Impact
We believe that the best decisions come from a combination of cutting-edge technology and deep clinical context. Tendo’s analytics illuminate the path—but your teams are the ones driving change.
By giving them clarity, we give them confidence.
Don’t Wait Another Year to Improve
Hospitals that act now have a clear advantage. The 2025 CMS Star Ratings are already impacting strategy and funding across the industry.
Whether you’re holding steady or at risk of slipping, Tendo can help you move forward with clarity, precision, and measurable results.
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