Tip: Review OIG publications for hints
The RAC Report, November 26, 2008
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The permanent RAC program may be on hold for a short time. However, this doesn’t mean you should stop preparing for RACs. Using the 100 days to review and study the Office of Inspector General (OIG) reports and work plans is one way to internally identify like behaviors that may put you at risk for a RAC audit, suggests William L Malm, ND, partner at Health Revenue Integrity Services in Westlake, OH. The OIG has clearly outlined much of what the RACs are looking for in them, he notes.
So while you have this brief reprieve, get your facility in line by studying the OIG publications, Malm says. Taking the time to read and understand them can help you avoid recoupments.
Editor’s note: To view the latest OIG Work Plan, click here. To see a list of OIG reports, click here.
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