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Expert perspectives on quality improvement, Stars program performance, and the future of data analysis in healthcare.

Why More Data Is Not Always The Answer
Podcast
Article

Why More Data Is Not Always The Answer

The difference between signal and noise in healthcare quality measurement, and why run charts matter more than dashboards.

Bert J. Rico April 9, 2026
Use AI as an Orthotic, Not A Prosthetic
Podcast
Article

Use AI as an Orthotic, Not A Prosthetic

Why the Smartest AI Strategy in Value-Based Care Is the One That Keeps Humans in the Loop.

Bert J. Rico April 9, 2026
The Multi-Million Dollar Question: Why Can We Not Answer Why?
Podcast
ClearStars Podcast

The Multi-Million Dollar Question: Why Can We Not Answer Why?

Three converging forces in 2026 are making the ability to answer why the most valuable capability in healthcare analytics.

Bert J. Rico April 9, 2026
The Three Card Monte of CMS Stars: Mastering Variable Change
Podcast
ClearStars Podcast

The Three Card Monte of CMS Stars: Mastering Variable Change

Why the smartest quality leaders treat CMS Stars like a game of conditional probability, not a static report card.

Bert J. Rico April 9, 2026

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