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House creates Office of Inspector General for Medicaid to target fraud, waste and abuse
Summary
House Bill 84, creating an Office of Inspector General for Medicaid services, passed the House unanimously 73–0. Sponsors said the office will focus on fraud, waste and abuse, partner with the Department of Health and seek savings; supporters cited examples of program waste while opponents pressed for clear reporting and measurement of results.
The Utah House passed Second Substitute House Bill 84 to create an Office of Inspector General (OIG) focused on Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse and to reallocate portions of program-integrity staff into the new office. Representative Clark, sponsor of the measure, described the office’s principal duties as pursuing fraud and improving program efficiency and said the bill provides the OIG with…
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