Since 2021, the OIG has issued 24 audit reports, and four of the reports have been published so far in 2023. These audits identified more than $400 million in overpayments, with approximately 72% of audited HCCs not validated / supported within the medical documentation The Office of
Read More →CMS has initiated routine program audits by sending engagement letters to Medicare Advantage organizations, prescription drug plans and Medicare-Medicaid plans. Are You Audit-Ready? If your plan receives an engagement letter, are you prepared to respond within 15 business days, or do you feel nervous and hope you
Read More →CMS requires applicants to demonstrate they have a sufficient network of contracted providers before an initial or service-area expansion application is approved. In addition, for CY 2024, CMS will adopt regulations explicitly permitting it to deny applications based on an applicant’s failure to meet network adequacy criteria. Plans
Read More →In-home care plays an important role within the US healthcare system. When done correctly, an in-home assessment provides a comprehensive overview of a patient’s health status, which is vital to identify potential health risks and can help ensure optimal outcomes for members who are unable to receive
Read More →Plans should begin using the updated IDN no later than May 2, 2023 CMS updated an Office of Management and Budget-approved standardized Notice of Denial of Medical Coverage (or Payment), also known as the Integrated Denial Notice (IDN). Medicare health plans, including Dual-Eligible Special Needs plans (DSNPs),
Read More →The Medicare Advantage (MA) Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) audit is a vital process conducted by CMS to ensure the correctness of payments to MA plans. CMS determines monthly payments based on the health and demographic characteristics of each member, as determined by the Hierarchical Condition Category
Read More →Highlights from HCCA 2023 Managed Care Compliance Conference Presentation by Anne Crawford, ATTAC Consulting Group | Sandra J. Durkin, Strategic Health Law Click here to see full presentation
Read More →Medicare Advantage organizations may not have gotten the outcome they were hoping for in CMS’s recently finalized Risk Adjustment Data Validation rule, but industry experts say they weren’t surprised by the position CMS ultimately took after years of pressure to close out RADV audits and recover identified
Read More →It’s time for plans to transition from a waiting period to a move-forward moment After five years of waiting, Medicare Advantage plans now know CMS’s position on CMS and OIG audit extrapolations. It’s time for plans to transition from a waiting period to a move-forward moment, and to
Read More →Market Conduct Examination: How to Prepare for an Unpredictable Audit That Can Result in Major Fines
Many insurers in the commercial space have not yet undergone a market conduct exam, while others have not been tested on elements such as mental health parity Most plans have a well-defined process for responding to common state and federal audits. However, many plans are not as familiar
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