Target Refinement Sessions
Target Refinement Sessions
Overview: The Target Refinement Sessions page is designed to assist with setting and refining targets for Stars 2026, particularly focusing on the Breast Cancer Screening measure. It features a comprehensive set of tools that allow users to view historical data, set future targets, and understand how these targets compare to national averages and top performer thresholds.
Editable Targets:
Planned: The baseline goal set for the Stars 2026 year.
Stretch: An aspirational goal that aims higher than the planned target.
Sections of the Performance Scorecard:
Stars 2026 Targets:
View and edit the Planned and Stretch targets for the Breast Cancer Screening measure.
Observe the impact on the score and ratings when targets are edited.
"Movement-Based Targets" are realistic targets based on what similar plans have been able to achieve year over year. The "Average" is the average positive movement for similar plans were able to achieve year over year. The "Top 30%" is focused on the highest-performing similar contracts and their documented performance improvement year-over-year.
National Average:
Compare past years' national averages for the measure to assess historical performance.
Historical (and Planned Target) Measure Scores by Stars Year:
View the historical measure scores and ratings from Stars 2022 to Stars 2025.
Projected ratings for Stars 2026 are displayed based on the Targeted Score and Rating.
Stars 2026 Projected QI Sig Imp Threshold:
Indicates the Quality Improvement Significant Impact Threshold for Stars 2026.
Overall Planned Target Results:
Summarizes the overall target ratings based on the Planned and Stretch goals.
Planned Target Relation to Upper and Lower Fcstd Cut Points:
Visual representation of where the Planned targets sit relative to forecasted lower and upper cut points, which dictate star ratings.
Cut Point History:
Provides a historical view of the cut points for different star ratings over the years, including the application of Tukey outlier deletion and expected cut points for future years.
Editing Targets and Viewing Updated Calculations:
To edit the Planned or Stretch targets for Stars 2026, click on the "EDIT" button next to the targets. After you make the edits and are ready to save, hit the "COMMIT CHANGES" button.
As you edit the targets, the system will automatically update the score calculations and visualize how these changes affect the overall performance.
Remember, all changes made to targets should be saved and confirmed. It's recommended to consult with your team or management before finalizing new targets, as these will influence strategic planning and operations.
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