An AHCA audit shouldn't be the first time a Florida practice examines whether its Medicaid claims are defensible. From documentation and coding to provider enrollment, claims data, and internal controls, audit readiness is built into the revenue cycle long before an auditor comes knocking. This article explores what Florida Medicaid practices should be watching—and how a proactive, risk-based approach can turn audit preparation from a last-minute scramble into an ongoing compliance discipline.