CMS' Brandt Meets with AAHomecare

AAHomecare reported last week that its Regulatory Council met with CMS Director of Program Integrity Kim Brandt about the agency's increased focus on preventing fraud at the front end of the Medicare provider enrollment process. According to an association update, Brandt said greater funding from the Obama administration should help CMS serve "as a more effective gatekeeper." She also told the group the National Supplier Clearinghouse is hiring more staff to check for accreditation and surety bond compliance.