The purpose of this subchapter is to:
(1) Consolidate staff and other Medicaid fraud detection, prevention, and recovery functions from the relevant governmental entities into a single office;
(2) Create a more efficient and accountable structure;
(3) Reorganize and streamline the state's process for detecting and combating Medicaid fraud and abuse; and
(4) Maximize the recovery of improper Medicaid payments.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 77 - Medical Assistance
Subchapter 25 - Office of Medicaid Inspector General
§ 20-77-2503. Office of Medicaid Inspector General — Created
§ 20-77-2504. Medicaid Inspector General — Appointment — Qualifications
§ 20-77-2505. Office of Medicaid Inspector General — Powers and duties
§ 20-77-2506. Medicaid Inspector General — Duties
§ 20-77-2507. Cooperation of agency officials and employees
§ 20-77-2508. Transfer of duties and resources
§ 20-77-2509. Reports required of Medicaid Inspector General — Definition
§ 20-77-2510. Department of Human Services consultation with Office of Medicaid Inspector General
§ 20-77-2511. Provider compliance program