CMS Says Audits Found Millions in Overpayments
On Thursday, CMS announced that an audit program being piloted in California, Florida and New York found $371.5 million in improper Medicare payments. Overpayments in California totaled $120.1 million, while state Medicare providers received $8.4 million in refunds.
- "CMS Program Identifies $371.5 Million in Improper Medicare Payments in Three States" (HHS release, 2/28).