decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Advisory Opinion Procedures / Anti-Kickback Statute Advisory Opinion Procedures / Additional Information
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Article Overview
This short compliance-focused article outlines how the Office of Inspector General (OIG) may request additional information or documents when reviewing an advisory opinion request. It is relevant to healthcare compliance professionals, legal teams, and anyone preparing or responding to an OIG advisory opinion submission, and it highlights the procedural role of written, certified supplemental submissions and related agency review authority.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding the additional-information process helps readers recognize how an advisory opinion request can be delayed or extended and what procedural expectations apply when OIG seeks more materials. It is useful for teams managing compliance submissions and tracking the advisory opinion timeline.
What You Will Learn
- How OIG may request additional information during advisory opinion review
- What types of supplemental materials may be requested in the process
- How the timing of an advisory opinion review can be affected by additional information requests
- The procedural role of written and certified supplemental submissions
- That OIG and the Justice Department may conduct independent investigations
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare compliance professionals
- Healthcare attorneys
- Compliance officers
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Administrative staff preparing advisory opinion requests
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