Citing an interest in improving its processes and eliminating unnecessary requirements, CMS is hosting July 13, 2018 "Provider Compliance Focus Group" meeting regarding Medicare fee-for-service compliance topics, including medical review, targeted probe and educate, and Recovery Audit Contractors. CMS states that it wants "to ensure claims are paid appropriately and preserve the Medicare Trust Fund for future generations," while making it easier for providers "to submit claims accurately and manage the audit process if you're audited." The target audience for the session is physicians, non-physician practitioners, billing specialists, suppliers, and associations. Registration is required.

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