More Details on Medicare Audits Beginning August 3

Published in Member Communities on July 21, 2020

In recent meetings with CMS, The van Halem Group has learned that while the date to begin medical review functions is August 3rd, there will likely be a delayed time frame before audit requests officially go out. CMS is currently working to develop instructions for contractors and intends to take a "toe in the water” approach, as opposed to opening up a flood gate of audits.

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