Answer and win! What do you know about the RAC Validation Contractor?
Recovery Auditor Report, August 6, 2009
Having a strong knowledge of RACs (e.g., what to expect, timelines, how to appeal, etc.) is critical to ensuring you successfully manage RAC activity at your facility. But here’s another way your knowledge might pay off. Answer the following question correctly and win!
What is the Web site address for the RAC Validation Contractor?
You may already know the RAC Validation Contractor Web site, or have it bookmarked in your Web browser. If not, you might want to consider doing so. The Validation Contractor will work with CMS to approve new issues for RACs, and is expected to post approved issues on its Web site before RAC audits begin.
E-mail your answer to Managing Editor Andrea Kraynak (akraynak@hcpro.com). If you’re correct, we’ll send you a $100 off coupon for the “Medicare Compliance Forum: Strategic Approach to RACs, Observation Status and the Role of Physician Advisors,” which will be held October 26-27 in Atlanta. Remember, you can still take advantage of our early bird discount if you register before August 21—potentially saving $200 off your registration cost!
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