The Do’s and Don’ts for Suppliers Responding to State Medicaid Audits and Investigations

The Do’s and Don’ts for Suppliers Responding to State Medicaid Audits and Investigations - With the expansion of Medicaid, more individuals than ever are covered under Medicaid programs.  Additionally, there is a large shift to greater utilization of Medicaid Advantage programs. This means that suppliers have more rules than ever to follow and with more rules comes greater scrutiny of suppliers.  Medicaid agencies across the nation have stepped up their enforcement activities with audits and investigations.  As a result, more suppliers are facing Medicaid investigations than ever before.  How well or poorly a supplier responds to an audit as well as how the supplier chooses to address an investigation will make all the difference in the world in the outcome.  This presentation will highlight the increased audit activity around the country, address enforcement activities that might involve your company, and provide tips for properly responding to audits and investigations in this era of increased scrutiny.