Executive Summary: As we approach the middle of 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is intensifying its focus on improper payments through expanded Medicare RAC oversight. Regulators are increasingly using AI and predictive analytics to flag claims. For hospital Chief Compliance Officers, relying on manual, periodic checks is no longer viable. Hospitals must adopt AI-powered healthcare compliance software to continuously monitor data, automate the RAC audit process, and build a defensible compliance posture. The 2026 Regulatory ...