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AHA RAC Advocacy Resources

AHA News Now: CMS issues FAQ on Medicaid RAC program, January 4, 2012
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AHA Regulatory Advisory: Part A to Part B Rebilling Demonstration Project, December 12, 2011

AHA Special Bulletin: CMS Announces New Improper Payment Initiatives, November 16, 2011

AHA Regulatory Advisory: Medicaid Recovery Audit Contractor Program: The Final Rule, October 17, 2011

Advisories

Regulatory Advisory: Part A to Part B Rebilling Demonstration Project, 12/12/11

Regulatory Advisory: Medicaid Recovery Audit Contractor Program: The Final Rule, 10/17/11

Member Advisory: Medicare Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs): Permanent Program Basics, 04/20/09
This advisory aims to provide an overview of the permanent RAC program. It describes the guidelines RACs must follow, the requirements for hospitals and the timeline for the national rollout of the program.

Regulatory Advisory: The Medicare Appeals Process, 03/27/09
The attached advisory reviews the Medicare appeals process, including recent changes, and the distinct protocols for appealing payments denied by RACs.

Regulatory Advisory: Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs): Coding & Documentation Strategies, 07/16/08
This advisory highlights the types of coding issues targeted during the RAC demonstration and
strategies your organization can implement to reduce the impact of RAC audits.

Member Advisory: Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs): Preparing for RAC Audits, 03/03/08
This advisory highlights the types of inpatient claims that were targeted during the RAC demonstration and some strategies and tools your organization can implement to minimize the impact of future RAC audits.