Affordable Care Act Could Mean More Medicare, Medicaid Audits

Medical providers can expect more Medicare and Medicaid audits to result from the Affordable Care Act, according to McKnight’s.

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The healthcare reform law expands the read of Recovery Audit Contractors, Medicare Administrative Contractors and comprehensive error testing contractors for Medicare, Medicaid, including Medicare Part D and Part C.

Providers should have appropriate staff and data analytic programs in place to prepare for additional claims audits.

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