Medicaid Program Integrity Manual – Initial Release
The purpose of the Medicaid Program Integrity Manual is to
promote continuity and consistency of the Medicaid Integrity Program (MIP) by providing a
comprehensive guide to its overall operations. The manual will primarily serve as a reference
tool to assist State Medicaid officials, providers, health care organizations, the Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) components, and other Federal agencies in the following:
1. Understanding the goals and objectives of the MIP;
2. Improving the communication and transparency of the MIP; and
3. Educating outside entities of the evolving functions of the MIP.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: September 23, 2011
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