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Bold member story: How a healthcare lifer finds balance and strength with Bold
Tom, a Bold member with Kaiser Permanente, shares how he has improved his balance and strength by building a physical activity routine at home
Acing the ever-important HOS test: A guide to improved Star Ratings
Higher weights mean higher stakes for Medicare Star Ratings. And that’s especially true for the Health Outcomes Survey (HOS). In Star Year 2027, HOS will contribute close to 15% of a plan’s Star Ratings – doubling the weight of HOS measures in 2022.
Introducing Bold’s brain health program: A prevention-based model for modern Medicare plans
Describes the benefits of brain health program for older adults. Introduces the concept of dual-task training. Emphasizes the link to key health plan objectives, including clinical outcomes, prevention of brain-related diseases, and Medicare Star Ratings performance.
Preventive care is the missing piece in Medicare Advantage
Download The 2025 First Line of Defense Survey Report What today’s seniors say about the services they rely on and the support they receive from their health plans. Are your plan’s offerings aligned with your members’ preferences? Bold surveyed over
From display to prime time: What the new physical and mental health measures mean for MA plans
The 2026 Star Ratings include two new measures derived from the Health Outcomes Survey (HOS) — Improving or Maintaining Physical Health and Improving or Maintaining Mental Health. These measures will each have a weight of 1 for the 2026 Star Ratings
Beyond physical fitness: How movement as medicine delivers for Medicare members
Over the years, we’ve come to understand – and largely accept – the extensive benefits of exercise for improving physical and mental health, preventing and addressing chronic conditions, reducing pain, recovering from injuries, and more. In fact, the
Why modern fall prevention is foundational for Medicare Advantage
Learn why modern fall prevention is essential for Medicare Advantage performance and how Bold delivers results.
Medicare Advantage fitness benefits: Why traditional fitness falls short
Learn why digital, personalized exercise delivers better results for members
3 strategies quality leaders should focus on following 2025 Star Ratings release
Here’s how Medicare Advantage plans can recover in 2026 with smarter strategy, year-end execution, and better member engagement.
The healthspan imperative: Why Medicare Advantage plans must invest in prevention now
Healthspan, not just lifespan, is key to Medicare success.
The gap between healthspan and lifespan — and what we can do about it
Bold has raised $17 million in Series A funding to help older adults improve their healthspan through science-backed, personalized movement programs.
Survey says: 5 insights from seniors to drive engagement with Medicare exercise programs
Pain, time, and motivation keep seniors from moving. Learn how Medicare plans can increase benefit utilization and improve outcomes through exercise engagement.
Arthritis exercise programs for older adults: A Medicare Advantage strategy to reduce costs and improve outcomes
Arthritis pain shouldn’t prevent healthy movement.
Introducing Bold’s pelvic health program: Improving bladder control, Star Ratings, and member experience for men and women
Pelvic health disorders, including urinary incontinence or bladder control issues and chronic pain, impact up to 75% of women and 21% of men over 65. They are linked to depression and decreased independence, along with costly healthcare episodes incl
3 ways an exercise-as-engagement platform can help your quality strategy
Discover how innovative exercise solutions designed for Medicare Advantage members can strengthen Star Ratings, drive outcomes, and deliver measurable clinical value.
7 considerations for evaluating exercise programs for Medicare Advantage
Explore the 7 most important factors Medicare Advantage leaders must consider when evaluating senior-friendly fitness benefits.