April 03, 2018 – Medicaid fraud control units (MFCUs) recovered $1.8 billion in 2017 through effective collaboration with state governments, according a new report released by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
MFCUs recovered $6.52 for every dollar spent to investigate potential fraud cases and pursue criminal convictions when needed. MFCUs utilized program integrity improvements, case management tools, and state-level partnerships to drive fraud recoveries.
Source: OIG: Medicaid Fraud Control Units Recovered $1.8B in 2017 / HealthPayer Intelligence