Analysis of Selected Medicaid Claims Data
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Agency controls could be enhanced to better prevent or detect potential improper Medicaid claims payments.
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Audit Scope
The audit analyzed selected Medicaid claims data for the period July 2017 through March 2019, including FFS and SMMC program claims and encounter data, to evaluate internal controls, detect potential improper payments, and assess compliance with applicable laws, rules, and contracts.
Key Findings Summary
Medicaid Claims Payments - Pre-payment edits and post-payment reviews of Medicaid program claims are essential elements of a robust fraud and abuse prevention and detection program. The audit found that while the Agency establishes Medicaid policies and procedures, there were instances of potential improper Medicaid claims payments identified through analysi…
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AI Scope Summary
Future Medicaid audits should build on these findings by expanding the scope to include real-time monitoring and validation of encounter data across both FFS and SMMC, verifying prescriber enrollment status for controlled substances and HIV therapies, assessing the adequacy of prior authorization and other safeguards, and measuring the effectiveness of corrective actions and recovery efforts; also consider broader program changes to enhance accountability and efficiency.
AI-Generated Insight
The audit highlights gaps in pre- and post-payment controls across FFS and SMMC, with potential improper payments identified in multiple claim types (controlled substances, HIV prescriptions, home health, dental services). The findings underscore the need for stronger data analytics, prescriber enrollment verification, and rigorous MCO oversight to mitigate fraud and abuse in Florida's Medicaid program.
Audit Objectives
To evaluate management’s performance in establishing and maintaining internal controls, including controls designed to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse, and in administering assigned responsibilities in accordance with applicable laws, administrative rules, contracts, grant agreements, and other guidelines.
To examine internal controls designed and placed in operation to promote and encourage the achievement of management’s control objectives in the categories of compliance, economic and efficient operations, the reliability of records and reports, and the safeguarding of assets, and identify weaknesses in those internal controls.
To identify statutory and fiscal changes that may be recommended to the Legislature pursuant to Section 11.45(7)(h), Florida Statutes.
Audit Findings (1)
Medicaid Claims Payments - Pre-payment edits and post-payment reviews of Medicaid program claims are essential elements of a robust fraud and abuse prevention and detection program. The audit found that while the Agency establishes Medicaid policies and procedures, there were instances of potential improper Medicaid claims payments identified through analysis of selected FFS and SMMC claims data, including various claim types (controlled substances, HIV prescriptions, home health visits, dental services).
Recommendations (1)
We recommend that Agency management enhance FMMIS and MCO oversight controls to better prevent or detect potential improper Medicaid claims payments.