Audit Universe Management System

Universe files that pass CMS review. Every submission cycle.

The end-to-end system that generates, curates, scrubs and aggregates CMS universe files, so your team can generate and submit clean data without an IT ticket queue for every audit cycle.

6–8 Weeks → Under 1 Week
ODAG Universe — Pre-Submission
Automated validation pipeline
1
Generator
Raw data → structured universe file
Complete
2
Curator
Business rules & timeliness applied
Complete
3
Scrubber
CMS compliance validated, 0 errors
Passed
4
Aggregator
Consolidated CMS-ready submission
Ready
HIPAA Compliant
HITRUST Certified
Trusted by Medicare Advantage & Medicaid Plans
CMS-Aligned Validation Rules

The Challenge

Universe data quality issues frequently surface as conditions and observations.

When schema errors, missing fields and timeliness violations surface during CMS review, the cost of remediation is highest and the audit scope can expand.

Post

submission

Errors discovered after CMS review

Schema errors and format violations surface during CMS review, expanding audit scope, triggering resubmission cycles, and in serious cases, Civil Money Penalties.

6-8

weeks of manual effort

Weeks of manual validation every cycle

Compliance teams spend weeks manually reviewing universe files against CMS protocols. The process is error-prone, IT-dependent, and challenging to scale.

IT

bottleneck

IT involvement required every cycle

Generating universe files from claims, authorizations and grievance systems requires IT at every submission. Compliance teams cannot self-serve.

No

aggregation

No consolidation across delegates

Plans with multiple FDR/DE entities receive universe files in different formats. Consolidating them into a single CMS-compliant submission requires manual reconciliation.

Trusted by Health Plans

Health plans trust Inovaare for universe management across MA and Medicaid lines of business.

"Universe prep used to take our team six to eight weeks every cycle. With UMS, we generate, validate and submit in under a week. The compliance team runs it themselves — no IT tickets."
Director of Compliance
Medicare Advantage Health Plan
"The Scrubber caught schema errors we had been submitting to CMS for two cycles without knowing. Field-level remediation guidance meant our staff could fix issues without interpretation."
VP, Regulatory Affairs
Multi-State Health Plan
"We manage universe files from six delegated entities. The Aggregator consolidates everything into one CMS-compliant submission with a full audit trail on every record."
Compliance Manager
Medicare Advantage Health Plan

Before vs. After

From manual validation to automated compliance

How health plans standardize their universe management process when they transition from fragmented, manual review to a governed, automated pipeline.
Comparison of manual universe management processes versus automated Inovaare UMS pipeline
Activity Manual Process With Inovaare UMS
Data Generation IT-dependent extraction from multiple source systems; weeks of lead time per cycle Self-service universe generation with automated extraction and CMS-compliant formatting
Format Validation Manual review against CMS protocol documents; schema errors found by CMS reviewers Automated schema and format validation against current CMS New Draft Protocols
Error Remediation Generic error reports; no guidance on root cause or corrective action Field-level remediation guidance with prioritized error reports; compliance staff resolve flagged items directly
Multi-Entity Files Manual reconciliation of FDR/DE files in different formats Automated aggregation into a single CMS-compliant file with full audit trail
Protocol Updates Weeks or months of lag after CMS publishes changes New Draft Protocols auto-integrated, zero lag between CMS update and validation rules
Audit Readiness No visibility into submission history or error trends Compliance dashboards with drill-down views, error trending and submission history

Operational Impact

Measurable outcomes from health plans using UMS

6–8 wks

Universe prep reduced to under 1 week with the full pipeline

Based on client implementations

70%

Faster universe creation: ODAG, CDAG, SARAG, SNP-MOC

Medicare Advantage Program Audits

0

IT tickets required for universe generation or self-service reporting

Low-code/no-code platform

100%

Of universe fields validated against current CMS schema before submission

Pre-submission validation coverage

Disclaimer: Based on observed outcomes across health plan implementations. Reported ranges; actual results vary by case mix, data volume, and current process maturity.

How It Works

Four components. One governed pipeline.

Raw operational data goes in. A validated, CMS-compliant universe file comes out. Every step is automated, auditable and updated when CMS changes protocols.
1

Generate

Raw operational data becomes a structured universe file. No IT tickets, no manual extraction. Your compliance team runs it.

2

Curate

CMS business rules, timeliness logic and inclusion/exclusion criteria applied automatically. Standard errors caught before validation.

3

Scrub

Every field validated against current CMS New Draft Protocols. Errors flagged with specific remediation instructions, not generic reports.

4

Aggregate

Files from multiple entities consolidated into one CMS-compliant submission. Full audit trail on every record, every correction.

Universe Scrubber

The CMS pre-submission validator built for Medicare Advantage.

Purpose-built for CMS Program Audits, the Universe Scrubber validates and flags errors in your universe files against current CMS audit protocols before they ever reach a CMS reviewer.
Rule-Based Validation, Human-in-the-Loop Review

Submit clean universe files on every CMS Program Audit cycle.

The validation engine that sits between your data and CMS. It checks every field against current protocols, tells your team exactly what to fix and logs every action for audit defense.

CMS Program Audit Coverage

What the Universe Scrubber does

Comprehensive error detection & flagging

Identifies schema, format, and data quality errors across all universe fields. Flags every non-compliant record with specific remediation instructions.

Field-level remediation guidance

Prioritizes error reports with specific field-level instructions. Compliance staff knows exactly what to fix, no interpretation required.

New Draft Protocol auto-updates

When CMS publishes updated protocols, validation rules update automatically. Zero lag, zero manual reconfiguration between CMS releases and your readiness.

Full audit trail on every action

Every validation run, error correction, and human review decision is logged, version-controlled, and exportable, providing defensible evidence for CMS auditors.

Email alerts for human review items

Errors that require human judgment trigger role-based email notifications. Reviewers act directly from their inbox with context and guidance attached.

Why Inovaare

A governed pipeline, not a point tool.

Many plans rely on standalone scrubber tools or manual spreadsheet processes. Inovaare provides a complete, automated universe pipeline with structured validation and human-in-the-loop review at every step.

Standalone Scrubbers & Manual Processes

Inovaare Universe Management System

Getting Started

Ready to see your universe data validated in real time?

Walk through your current universe process with our team. We will show you how UMS handles your specific audit types and data sources.

Extend Your Pipeline

Add-on scrubbers for additional programs

The core Universe Scrubber covers Medicare Advantage CMS Program Audits. Health plans with additional programs or lines of business can expand with purpose-built add-ons.

Medicaid / Medi-Cal Scrubber

State-specific encounter data validation for California Medi-Cal and other Medicaid programs. Adapts to each state’s format requirements and compliance checks.

Call Log Scrubber

Validates call log data against CMS timeliness and content requirements. Catches callback, hold time, and resolution data errors before submission.

Part C & D Scrubber

Validates HPMS Part C and Part D reporting data against CMS schema requirements. Integrated with the Part C&D Reporting module for end-to-end submission management.

A&G Universe Scrubber

Validates Appeals & Grievances universe files for timeliness, acknowledgment compliance, and data completeness. Natively linked to the A&G module for traceability.

Custom Scrubbers

Configurable business rules layer for plan-specific data quality requirements. Adapts to your operational data structure — deployed in days, not months.

Resources

Evaluate on your timeline.

Not ready for a demo? Start with the resources that match where you are in your evaluation.
Audit readiness vs data readiness model for healthcare payers

Self-Serve

Readiness Assessment

This is not a checklist of audit tasks. It evaluates your end-to-end data readiness maturity.

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Recorded Product Walkthrough

On-Demand

Recorded Product Walkthrough

Watch a 30-minute overview of the platform at your own pace. Share with your evaluation team.

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Inovaare-CMS Program Audit Readiness Playbook

Download

CMS Program Audit Readiness Playbook

This playbook shows you how to move from reactive to proactive readiness, with practical guidance and technology-enabled solutions.

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FAQ

Questions health plans ask about
universe management.

How long does UMS implementation take?

Most health plans are live within 6–8 weeks depending on the number of data sources and scrubber configurations. The Scrubber module can be deployed independently in as few as 2 weeks. No custom development is required — the platform is low-code/no-code and configurable by compliance staff.

Does UMS integrate with our existing claims and authorization systems?

Yes. The Universe Generator connects to standard health plan data sources including claims, authorizations, appeals, grievances, and FDR portals via secure file transfer, API, or database connection. The platform is designed to layer onto existing systems with minimal disruption.

Is the platform HIPAA and HITRUST certified?

Yes. Inovaare’s Health Cloud Platform is HIPAA compliant and HITRUST certified. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. The platform maintains comprehensive audit logs and supports role-based access controls aligned with healthcare compliance requirements.

Can we start with just the Scrubber and add other components later?

Yes. Many health plans begin with the Universe Scrubber for immediate validation capability and expand to the full pipeline over time. Each component — Generator, Curator, Scrubber, and Aggregator — can be deployed independently or as a complete system. Modular pricing supports a phased approach

How are CMS protocol updates handled?

When CMS publishes New Draft Protocol updates, Inovaare integrates the changes into the validation rules automatically. Your team does not need to manually reconfigure scrubber rules or wait for a vendor update cycle. This eliminates the compliance lag that creates audit risk between CMS updates and plan readiness.

What is the pricing model?

Inovaare uses modular pricing — each UMS component (Generator, Curator, Scrubber, Aggregator) and add-on scrubber can be purchased separately or as a bundle. Many plans start with the Scrubber and expand over time. Enterprise pricing is provided upon request based on your plan’s size and configuration needs.

What programs and audit types does UMS support?

The core Universe Scrubber supports Medicare Advantage CMS Program Audits: ODAG, CDAG, SARAG, and SNP-MOC. Add-on scrubbers are available for Medicaid/Medi-Cal, Part C and D reporting, Appeals and Grievances universes, and Call Log data. Custom scrubbers can also be configured for plan-specific data quality requirements beyond standard CMS programs.

How audit-ready is your universe process?

See how Inovaare UMS reduces universe prep from 6–8 weeks to under one week with traceable, auditable validation at every step.

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