Targeted states (California, Flordia, and New York) with a large Medicare population were included in a Medicare payment recovery demonstration project. This project's purpose was to determine if the use of ___________ is a cost-effective means of ensuring correct payments are provided under Medicare. These are charged with identifying underpayments and overpayments for claims filed under Medicare Part A and Part B. They recoup overpayments from the providers.

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Recovery audit contractors (RAC) are charged with identifying underpayments and overpayments for claims filed under Medicare Part A and Part B. They recoup overpayments from the providers. This demonstration project aimed to determine if the use of RACs is a cost-effective means of ensuring correct payments are provided under Medicare. So, option C is the correct answer.

Targeted States (California, Flordia, and New York) with a Large