According to the latest Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program (HCFAC) Annual Report, federal health care fraud prevention and enforcement efforts resulted in the recovery of a record $4.3 billion in FY 2013, up from $4.2 billion in FY 2012. In announcing detailed enforcement achievements, the Administration cites new ACA authorities – including enhanced provider screening requirements, limited enrollment moratoria, and authority to suspend Medicare payments during pending investigations -- that have improved the government's ability to clamp down on health care fraud. The report also notes the successes of coordinated Department of Justice (DOJ) and HHS efforts such as the Health Care Fraud Prevention & Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) and interagency Medicare Fraud Strike Force teams.
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