Which Act requires providers to repay identified overpayments to Medicare and Medicaid within 60 days?

The Affordable Care Act includes provisions that specifically address the requirement for healthcare providers to identify and repay overpayments to Medicare and Medicaid within a stipulated timeframe. This requirement is aimed at ensuring that any amounts received in error are returned promptly, thereby supporting the integrity of the Medicare and Medicaid programs and preventing unnecessary misuse of funds.

The provision emphasizes accountability for healthcare providers, mandating them to not only identify overpayments but also to return them within 60 days of the date the overpayment was identified. This helps maintain the financial viability of these programs and ensures that funds are used appropriately for patient care.

In contrast, the other acts mentioned do not contain provisions that mandate the repayment of overpayments to Medicare and Medicaid within this specific timeframe. For instance, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act focuses primarily on the protection of patient privacy and the security of health information, rather than on payment integrity. The Drug Enforcement Administration Act relates to the regulation of controlled substances, while the Social Security Amendments deal more broadly with social security benefits rather than directly addressing the issue of overpayments in healthcare reimbursement.