RevCycle Intelligence July 21, 2023
In a sample of 300 patients, HRSA made improper payments to providers through the COVID-19 Uninsured Program totaling $294,294.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) made improper COVID-19 Uninsured Program payments to providers that totaled an estimated $784 million, a report from the Office of Inspect General (OIG) found.
The COVID-19 Uninsured Program, administered by HRSA, allowed providers to enroll and submit claims for reimbursement of COVID-19 testing and treatment provided to uninsured individuals. OIG conducted the audit to determine if claims reimbursed through the program complied with federal requirements.
The audit covered claims for 19 million patients with associated Uninsured Program provider payments totaling $4.2 billion between March 1 and December 31, 2020. OIG reviewed a stratified sample...
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