D. Bureau of Quality Control (BQC)

The Bureau of Quality Control has responsibility for insuring the integrity of the Medicare program and investigating all complaints of fraud or abuse against the program. In the furtherance of these objectives, BQC has occasion to work closely with carriers and intermediaries, the CMS regional and central office components, and DO’s among other units.

NOTE: By law and regulation, the Inspector General’s Office of Investigations, (OI), has the responsibility to supervise, coordinate and provide direction for Medicare fraud cases.