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Medicare Program Integrity Services 


Medicare program integrity is essential to maintaining accurate payments, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding federal resources in a highly regulated healthcare landscape. Our expertise and integrated approach empower federal agencies to address vulnerabilities, enhance oversight, and align program operations with CMS standards.

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Supporting Oversight, Compliance, and Payment Accuracy Across Medicare Programs 

Medicare program integrity requires a coordinated approach to ensure payments are accurate, services are medically necessary, and federal funds are protected. As Medicare payment models continue to evolve, federal agencies need experienced partners who can provide objective analysis, strengthen oversight activities, and support compliance with CMS requirements.

Myers & Stauffer supports federal agencies responsible for administering and overseeing Medicare programs through independent program integrity services spanning Medicare fee-for-service, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Part D. Our multidisciplinary teams combine clinical, coding, financial, and data analytics expertise to deliver defensible, actionable results that strengthen program oversight and accountability.

Strengthening Medicare Program Integrity

Myers and Stauffer helps federal agencies improve Medicare program integrity through medical review, payment validation, advanced analytics, fraud and abuse identification, and operational oversight. Our independent, government-focused approach helps agencies protect program resources, improve payment accuracy, and maintain compliance across the Medicare program.

We perform medical review and payment integrity activities to evaluate provider compliance, validate payments, and identify potential improper payments across Medicare programs.

Our services include:

  • Post-payment medical review.
  • DRG validation.
  • Clinical documentation and coding review.
  • Coverage and billing compliance assessments.
  • Improper payment identification across inpatient, outpatient, and professional services.

By combining clinical and reimbursement expertise, we help agencies improve payment accuracy while supporting consistent application of Medicare coverage and billing requirements.

Data analytics are central to effective Medicare program integrity. We analyze Medicare claims and related data to identify billing trends, prioritize review activities, and detect potential vulnerabilities before they become larger program risks.

Our analytical capabilities support:

  • Claims and utilization analysis.
  • Risk identification and prioritization.
  • Audit selection methodologies.
  • Outlier detection.
  • Payment and billing trend analysis.
  • Reporting that supports oversight and decision-making.

These insights help agencies focus resources on the areas of greatest risk while strengthening ongoing monitoring efforts.

As Medicare Advantage and Part D enrollment continues to grow, effective oversight requires specialized knowledge of evolving payment models, operational requirements, and emerging program risks.

We support program integrity efforts through:

  • Targeted analytical reviews.
  • Vulnerability and risk assessments.
  • Identification of emerging fraud, waste, and abuse risks.
  • Payment integrity analysis.
  • Subject matter expertise supporting oversight activities.
  • Financial impact and damage calculation methodologies for Part D investigations.

Our experience helps agencies strengthen oversight while promoting accountability across Medicare Advantage and Part D programs.

Protecting Medicare requires proactive identification of potential fraud, waste, and abuse. We support government-led program integrity initiatives through targeted reviews and analytical techniques designed to identify suspicious billing patterns and emerging vulnerabilities.

Our experience includes work performed within CMS program integrity environments and contractor-led oversight models, including Unified Program Integrity Contractors (UPICs) and Medicare Drug Integrity Contractor (MEDIC) activities.

Effective program integrity depends on well-designed operational processes and consistent oversight practices. We help agencies strengthen the systems that support audit, review, and compliance activities.

Our support includes:

  • Medical review program design.
  • Audit protocols and review methodologies.
  • Workflow and case management processes.
  • Reporting and performance measurement.
  • Oversight frameworks aligned with CMS expectations.

These capabilities help agencies improve consistency, transparency, and operational effectiveness across program integrity functions.


Why Agencies Choose Myers & Stauffer

Our Medicare program integrity services are built on decades of experience supporting government oversight initiatives. We understand the complexities of Medicare payment systems, contractor oversight models, and evolving CMS program integrity priorities. Our multidisciplinary teams provide:

  • Experience across Medicare fee-for-service, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Part D.
  • Independent, objective analyses that support defensible decision-making.
  • Practical recommendations that strengthen compliance and program accountability.
  • Knowledge of CMS audit programs and Medicare contractor oversight models.
  • Clinical, coding, reimbursement, financial, and analytical expertise.
Fostering Collaboration Across Programs

Connection to Broader Program Integrity 

Medicare program integrity frequently intersects with Medicaid and other health and human services programs, particularly where providers, payment models, and dual-eligible populations overlap. Our broader Program Integrity & Oversight services help agencies coordinate oversight activities, identify cross-program risks, and strengthen accountability across government-funded programs.

The Transformative Power of Partnership

Connect With Our Team

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Phone Number: 919-829-7430

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Phone Number: 410-581-4555

In the Words of our Clients…

Myers & Stauffer is a highly knowledgeable and accessible contractor that knows our programs and system as well or better than our own staff. They are always willing to provide as much assistance/support as needed, and deliverables are received timely and at a reasonable cost.” 

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