Affordable Care Act Could Mean More Medicare, Medicaid Audits

Medical providers can expect more Medicare and Medicaid audits to result from the Affordable Care Act, according to McKnight's.

The healthcare reform law expands the read of Recovery Audit Contractors, Medicare Administrative Contractors and comprehensive error testing contractors for Medicare, Medicaid, including Medicare Part D and Part C.

Providers should have appropriate staff and data analytic programs in place to prepare for additional claims audits.

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