Performant was awarded CMS RAC contract for Region 1 and the National Contract for Region 5 which includes DME, Home Health and Hospice. Please see the official release from CMS at this link https://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Monitoring-Programs/Medicare-FFS-Compliance-Programs/Recovery-Audit-Program/Recent_Updates.htmlopens in a new window). Performant is working very closely with CMS to initiate activities for these new contracts, which includes Outreach and Provider education plans. We will continue to provide ongoing support to past activity under the Region A contract as well.