Discussion 2

The recovery audit program requires audits of healthcare providers using a fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare plan. The recovery auditors will identify underpayment or overpayment made on claims of services for Medicare beneficiaries. Assuming the role of a healthcare administrator in a hospital environment, imagine that your organization is facing an audit. How would you prepare your organization for the audit? What role will collaboration between specific departments play in helping your organization meet compliance challenges?