Medicare RAC Program Audit

a physician reviewing medical charts

Medicare Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC) Congress created the Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program to help identify improper Medicare payments. RAC auditors are private contractors paid a commission by the government to: However, bounty-hunter-like incentives cause physician practices undue hardship, expense, and time away from patients. The American Medical Association (AMA) strives to ensure that […]