Library – Off the Beaten Path

Recorded Session

Title: Medicare Recovery Audit Contractors
Summary: This highly informative webinar from a leading health care attorney explains the Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program administered by CMS and its impact on health care providers, hospitals and organizations billing under Medicare parts A and B. The webinar covers:

  • Who must participate
  • Legislative history of the RAC program and results of an initial demonstration period
  • Key definitions including what constitutes an “improper” payment
  • RAC selection, methods, incentives, limitations and obligations
  • Audit outcomes and appeals process
  • Recommended proactive measures for health care providers to adopt