National Association for Medicaid Program Integrity (NAMPI)

The National Association for Medicaid Program Integrity (NAMPI) is a nonprofit organization in the United States dedicated to promoting and supporting the integrity of Medicaid programs across all 50 states.

History

NAMPI was established in 1985 as a collaborative effort by states to enhance national Medicaid program integrity. Initially known as the National Association of Surveillance and Utilization Review Officials (NASO), it was rebranded to NAMPI in 2006 to better align with its mission[1].

Mission

The mission of NAMPI is to safeguard the fiscal, operational, and program integrity of Medicaid programs. This is achieved by enhancing communication between members and other agencies, utilizing current technology and methodology to disseminate collective information to members and the federal government[1][3].

Membership

NAMPI members come from various professional backgrounds, including attorneys, nurses, contractors, investigators, managed care staff, and pharmacists. Members can join by attending the annual NAMPI conference or by paying a membership fee. Benefits include access to up-to-date information and member-only resources[4].

Activities

NAMPI hosts an annual conference, which serves as a key event for professionals involved in ensuring Medicaid program integrity. The conference features sessions on trends in Medicaid policy, health policy, and program integrity leadership, as well as presentations from partners in law enforcement and healthcare[2].

Resources

In addition to its annual conference, NAMPI provides a robust set of resources, including webinars on topics relevant to Medicaid program integrity and fraud prevention. Members have access to these resources through the NAMPI Member Portal[5].

Leadership

Current leadership includes professionals experienced in health insurance and government sectors, such as Vanessa Templeman, who serves as the current president. Previous leadership has included individuals with background as chiefs of Medicaid program integrity at state agencies[1].

EIN

The EIN associated with NAMPI is 363497582.

[1] https://nampi.net/about-nampi-2 [2] https://nampi.net/nampi-2021-annual-conference [3] https://nampi.net [4] https://nampi.net/membership [5] https://nampi.net/nampi-resources