Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-2501: Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to:

(1) Consolidate staff and other Medicaid fraud detection, prevention, and recovery functions from the relevant governmental entities into a single office;

(2) Create a more efficient and accountable structure;

(3) Reorganize and streamline the state's process for detecting and combating Medicaid fraud and abuse; and

(4) Maximize the recovery of improper Medicaid payments.