---
type: claim
domain: healthcare
confidence: high
description: CMS RADV audit validation
created: 2023-10-01
processed_date: 2023-10-15
source: commonwealth-fund
challenged_by: ["Industry disputes regarding RADV methodology"]
---

The CMS Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) audits are designed to ensure the accuracy of payments to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. These audits have been subject to industry disputes regarding their methodology.

### Challenges
- Industry groups argue that the RADV methodology does not accurately reflect the risk profiles of MA enrollees.