Medicaid Integrity Institute and PARIS Donnie Costello, Massachusetts

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MII Background The Medicaid Integrity Institute (MII) was established by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and US Dept. of Justice in 2007 CMS opportunity to support Medicaid states by offering training and technical assistance – NO COST TO STATES! Mission is to raise national program integrity performance standards and professionalism Training provided to all state Medicaid program integrity employees "Bet on a Sure Thing" PARIS 2012 Training Conference

MII Location Located at the National Advocacy Center (NAC) on University of South Carolina campus in Columbia, SC NAC houses many training organizations: › › › › MII US DOJ Office of Legal Education National Bankruptcy Training Institute National District State Attorneys Association Residential state of the art educational "Bet on a Sure Thing" PARIS 2012 Training Conference facility tailored for adult professional

NAC Facilities Various training spaces › › › › › Courtrooms Lecture halls Computer labs Advocacy suites and lecture halls Video recording and viewing control rooms/Video playback facilities Dining and amenities › Best food ever!! Breakfast and Lunch provided › Lounge › Exercise facilities "Bet on a Sure Thing" PARIS 2012 Training Conference

MII Courses Investigation Data Collaboration: Acquisition, Analysis, and Use (February 28-March 2, 2012) Emerging Trends in Home Health and Personal Care Services (March 21-23, 2012) HCPro’s Certified Coder Boot Camp – Original Version (March 26-30, 2012) Program Integrity Directors’ Symposium (April 2-5, 2012) HCPro’s ICD-10 Basics Boot Camp a Sure Thing" PARIS 2012 Training Conference (May"Bet 1-2,on2012)

MII Courses (continued) Emerging Trends in Medicaid Pharmacy Symposium (May 16-18, 2012) Faculty Development Seminar (June 6-8, 2012) HCPro’s Certified Coder Boot Camp – Inpatient Version (June 11-15, 2012) Data Expert Symposium (July 11-13, 2012) Faculty Development Seminar (June 6-8, 2012) HCPro’s Certified Coder Boot Camp – Inpatient Version (June 11-15, 2012) "Bet Expert on a Sure Thing" PARIS 2012 Training Conference Data Symposium (July 11-13, 2012)

MII Benefits Ability for state staff to network with peers which is invaluable Establishes best practices and information sharing Program integrity training needs primarily addressed but other Medicaid staff may participate depending upon course Certifications and accreditations for programs may be available in future Did"Bet weon mention no costs to states? a Sure Thing" PARIS 2012 Training Conference

More Information Go to the NAC/MII website for more information › http://www.justice.gov/usao/eousa/ole/mii/ Course information is sent to your State Program Integrity Contact - get in touch with yours to express interest in these trainings. "Bet on a Sure Thing" PARIS 2012 Training Conference