In the context of compliance, what is HCFAC's main focus?

The primary focus of the Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Action Team (HCFAC) is to prevent healthcare fraud. This initiative is integral to ensuring the integrity of the healthcare system by actively identifying and addressing fraudulent practices that can lead to significant financial losses and undermine patient trust in healthcare providers.

Fighting fraud helps to protect both the financial resources dedicated to healthcare programs and the patients who rely on these services for accurate and ethical care. Although enhancing patient care, reducing costs, and standardizing billing processes are important components of a compliant healthcare system, they are not the central mission of HCFAC. The specific objective of preventing healthcare fraud directly supports the broader goals of maintaining the integrity of the healthcare system and ensuring that patients receive the quality care they need without the burden of fraud or abuse impacting services.