As we mentioned in our Business of Medicine blog on August 7, the first RAC posted their CMS approved audit issues. There seems to be a focus on the proper use of units. Remember, issues posted by any RAC open the door for all RACs to audit these specific areas across the board. This is not to say these are the only areas of focus for the RACs. They will continue to conduct reviews based in part on issues identified in the demonstration project, as well as those highlighted by the OIG. These issues just give them one more area to focus in on. Visit our blog for details.
The Somerset Health Care Team
hosted a seminar about RACs on August 13. The speakers
were Cathy Weaver of Somerset CPAs, Joy Newby of Newby
Consulting and Linda
Batten of Kroger, Gardis & Regas. If you were unable
to attend and would like to receive the audio recording
and handouts, please
contact us.
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