getting the numbers right - Beginning in 2011 Medicare Advantage plans and Part D plan sponsors will be required to obtain an independent third party audit of and certification that the quarterly and annual data submitted to CMS is accurately developed and consistent with requirements.  

with data validation occurring in 2011 based on 2010 datasets, its imperative that plan sponsors examine and test their reporting systems well before the official audits occur and correct deficiencies early in 2010.  

attac consulting group provides critical support to plan sponsors on data validation with:

Data Validation Auditing

acg will announce shortly its program for data validation and certification, following finalization by CMS of program requirements.

Preliminary Audits and Preparation Assessments

acg is current assisting clients by conducting preliminary data validation audits to assess systems, reporting methodologies and controls.   a preliminary DVA is the best way to target resources and efforts to assure you'll meet DVA standards.

leveraging acg's extensive experience with Part C and Part D operations and its understanding of the underlying data sets and its expertise with CMS requirements, acg can  assist you in preparing for the validation audits that will be required in 2011.