RAC Preparations Well Under Way Despite Budget Issues

In addition, nearly two-thirds of respondents reported having a physician on their RAC team.

When it comes to managing RAC appeals, two-thirds of survey respondents have a program in place to handle the process, but their methods differ:

• Nearly 50% indicated that they will manage the process with no outside help


• One-third said they would use a combination of internal staff members and external help


• Four percent would entirely outsource their appeals to a third party

Survey results also indicated that providers are taking advantage of RAC education available in a multitude of formats, and it appears that cost is not necessarily a barrier for many when it comes to taking advantage of RAC education. Fifty-seven percent of respondents reported listening to paid audio conferences or Webinars; 43% reported learning about the RAC program from a live seminar.

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