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by Beacon Health Staff
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Homecare Aptitude Test: RACs |
Determine whether the following statements about the
Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program are true or false.
a. RACs have been reviewing homecare claims since March
2009.
b. An agency may receive a request for records from a RAC
before an intermediary’s additional development request (ADR).
c. A RAC can review up to 10 percent of a homecare agency’s
claims within a 45-day period.
d. An agency can request to see the credentials of the RAC
reviewers.
e. Upon receiving a demand letter to repay Medicare funds,
an agency can rebut the findings directly with the RAC. Read More...
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
On October 1, 2008, Beacon Health turns a new page in our history. From this day forward, Beacon Health will continue to serve homecare and hospice providers as a division of HCPro. Diane and Richard Omdahl, founders of Beacon Health, will continue to be involved in the daily operations of the business. Most importantly, Diane and her team will continue to deliver regulatory analysis, education, and leadership for high quality home health operations.
Diane and Richard chose to take this path to ensure that the high quality of educational products and support for homecare providers represented in the Beacon Health brand continues into the future. With HCPro, our customers should expect the same level of quality and service combined with greater access to broad range of new products and services.
HCPro is a leading provider of information, products, and services that support healthcare providers in North America and around the globe. Flagship HCPro brands now include Beacon Health as well as HealthLeaders Media and The Greeley Company. Find more on HCPro at www.hcpro.com.
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