CMS Mandates State Strategies for Medicaid Revalidation in High-Risk Areas

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz requires 50 states to submit strategies for revalidating Medicaid providers in high-risk areas within 30 days.
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Oz called the initiative necessary to protect 'crown jewels' and warned of more audits if states fail.
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