"Recovery Audit Program Demonstration High-Risk Medical Necessity Vulnerabilities for Inpatient Hospitals” Podcast Released!

The Medicare Learning Network® has released the first in a series of podcasts designed to educate Fee-For-Service providers about how to avoid common billing errors and other improper activities when dealing with the Medicare Program.  This podcast – titled “Recovery Audit Program (RAP) Demonstration High-Risk Medical Necessity Vulnerabilities for Inpatient Hospitals” – is based on MLN Matters Article #SE1027 and discusses some of the 17 findings identified by the RAP in an effort to prevent future improper payment issues.  To download this podcast, visit the MLN Multimedia webpage at http://www.CMS.gov/MLNProducts/MLM/list.asp and click on ‘Provider Compliance’ from the list of topics.  Stay tuned for future podcasts from the MLN!


Dallas L Alford IV, CPA is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of North Carolina and owner of Atlantic Financial Consulting, a consulting firm that provides comprehensive medical billing services, practice management consulting, coding audits, Medicare compliance, Medicare RAC support and other general medical practice consulting services.
To learn more about Atlantic Financial Consulting you may visit their website at http://atlanticfinancial.us/ or contact Dallas L Alford IV, CPA directly at 1 888-428-2555, Ext. 200.