CMS Provider Option Chart: CMS published a chart outlining provider options for RAC overpayment determinations.
CMS releases a RAC Review Phase-in Strategy: On June 24, 2009 CMS released a chart detailing the RAC Review Phase-in Strategy. Click here for a map explaining which states are covered by the colors outlined in the chart.
CMS updates to the Medicare Financial Management Manual RAC information: On June 12, CMS updated the Medicare Financial Management Manual. The changes become effective July 13.
CMS RAC : Overview, Information and Updates on the RAC Program from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
CMS Open Door Forum on RACs 4/8/2009: Transcript from Part A Provider Forum. Includes information, as well as responses to provider questions regarding the RAC program.
Medicare Appeals Council Decisions: Select Decisions from the Medicare Appeals Council (MAC) posted by HHS. May be of interest in defending RAC and other Medicare or Medicaid audits.
CGI RAC Information Site: Website of the Medicare RAC for Region B. Contains educational information, helpful links and information regarding outreach programs.
CMS Open Door Forum on Medicare Part A & RACs 11/12/2008: Transcript from forum regarding Medicare Part A & RACs. Includes information and responses to questions regarding the RAC program.
CMS Open Door Forum on Medicare Part B & RACS 11/13/2008: Transcript from forum regarding Medicare Part B & RACs. Includes information and responses to questions regarding the RAC program.
Letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting review of the RAC program: Letter dated July 11, 2008 to the GAO from Congressman Dingell et al requesting a study of the Medicare RAC program.
Original RAC Contractors' Scope of Work and Contingency Percentage: Resource containing the original scope of work for RAC contractors.
RAC Frequently Asked Questions: Page on the American Hospital Association website listing FAQs regarding the RAC program.
RAC Medical Record Request Limits: Information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding Medical Record request limits.
