Medicare Program Integrity Manual (Pub. 100-08), Ch. 4 § 4.2.2.2
Investigations Medicare Drug Integrity Contractor
4.2.2.2 - Investigations Medicare Drug Integrity Contractor
(Rev. 11032; Issued: 09-30-21; Effective: 10-12-21; Implementation: 11-10-21)
The Investigations Medicare Drug Integrity Contractor (I-MEDIC) is a task order under
the UPIC Umbrella Statement of Work (USOW). The primary purpose of the I-MEDIC
is to investigate Medicare Parts C and D prescriber, pharmacy, and beneficiary suspected
FWA, develop investigations thoroughly and in a timely manner, and take immediate
action to ensure that the Medicare Trust Fund is protected. The I-MEDIC shall
coordinate with staff from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), CMS
contractors, and other stakeholders as needed and as directed by the CMS Contracting
Officer’s Representative (COR), in collaboration with Business Function Leads (BFLs)
to perform this program integrity work.