Introduction Improper PaymentsIn 2017 the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that Medicaid was responsible for one-quarter of all government-wide improper payments. These improper payments in Medicaid typically stem from overpaid, underpaid, or erroneous claims payments, amounting to a staggering $36.7

Introduction Since its passage in 1965, Medicaid has provided vital health insurance coverage to some of the most vulnerable populations in America. In order to remain solvent, Medicaid relies on its program administrators and contractors to be fiscally responsible. For