Which program directs the DHHS to engage with private companies for fraud and abuse protections?

The Medicare Integrity Program is designed to ensure the integrity of the Medicare program by preventing, detecting, and addressing fraud and abuse. This initiative directs the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to collaborate with various private entities to bolster efforts in fraud prevention and detection within Medicare. The program emphasizes not only the detection of fraudulent activities but also proactive measures to educate stakeholders about compliance and ethics to minimize the risks associated with fraud and abuse in healthcare.

The focus of this program on collaboration with private companies is key to enhancing data sharing and leveraging private sector innovations in fraud detection technologies. As a result, the Medicare Integrity Program plays a critical role in safeguarding Medicare funds, maintaining the trust of beneficiaries, and ensuring that healthcare providers adhere to the ethical and legal standards established to govern healthcare practice and reimbursement.

While the other programs listed also serve important functions in addressing fraud and abuse within the healthcare system, they do not specifically emphasize the engagement with private companies in the way the Medicare Integrity Program does.