What was established by the DRA of 2005?

The Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005 established Medicaid Integrity Programs as a significant component aimed at enhancing the integrity of the Medicaid program. These programs were created to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid by implementing various measures, such as audits and data analysis. They also facilitated the establishment of a dedicated Medicaid Integrity Contractor, responsible for ensuring compliance and investigating potential fraud.

By focusing on these integrity programs, the DRA of 2005 emphasized the importance of accountability within the Medicaid system and sought to strengthen the overall effectiveness of healthcare compliance initiatives. This was a pivotal development, as it reflected a broader federal commitment to combating fraud across federal healthcare programs, not limited to just Medicaid but extending to all aspects of health care financing.

In contrast, the other options, while related to healthcare compliance or fraud prevention, were not specifically established by the DRA of 2005. Medicare fraud investigations are broad initiatives that existed prior to the DRA and were expanded upon afterward, while Omnibus Fraud Regulations and HIPAA Compliance Programs pertain to other legislative or regulatory frameworks aimed at different aspects of healthcare compliance and privacy. Thus, the correct answer underscores the specific legislative impact the DRA of 2005 had on Medicaid integrity efforts.