WASHI:-.iGTON, DC 20201
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
JAN 16 2014
Ms. Laura Elsbury
Director, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
Office of the Attorney General
221 West High Street
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Dear Ms. Elsbury:
As provided under Federal regulations at 45 CFR � 1007.20(a), the Office ofInspector General
(OIG) approves the December 13, 2013, application ofthe Missouri Medicaid Fraud Control
Unit (MFCU) to conduct data mining. In considering the application, we have consulted with
the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and have reviewed and approved the
proposed sections of the MFCU's agreement with the State Medicaid agency.
This approval is valid for 3 years from the date of this letter. Under the regulations, the MFCU
may request renewal of this approval for additional 3-year periods by submitting a written
request to OIG. Please ensure that you include the outcomes of your data mining activities as
part ofthe MFCU's annual report that is due by November 1, 2014, as outlined in section
1007.17 (i) of the regulations. .
If you have any questions, please contact Susan Burbach or me at (202) 619-0480.
Sincerely,r(2~
Richard Stem
Director, Medicaid Fraud Policy and
Oversight Division
cc:
Lyn Killman
Deputy Director, Medicaid Integrity Group
CMS Center for Program Integrity