Intent.
RCW 74.64.005
in effectIt is the intent of the legislature to: (1) Implement waste, fraud, and abuse detection, prevention, and recovery solutions to improve program integrity for medical services programs in the state and create efficiency and cost savings through a shift from a retrospective "pay and chase" model to a prospective prepayment model; and (2) Invest in the most cost-effective technologies or strategies that yield the highest return on investment.
It is the intent of the legislature to:
(1) Implement waste, fraud, and abuse detection, prevention, and recovery solutions to improve program integrity for medical services programs in the state and create efficiency and cost savings through a shift from a retrospective "pay and chase" model to a prospective prepayment model; and
(2) Invest in the most cost-effective technologies or strategies that yield the highest return on investment.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=74.64&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026