decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Advisory Opinion Procedures / Anti-Kickback Statute Advisory Opinion Procedures / Signed Certifications by the Requestor
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Article Overview
This article covers the signed certification requirements associated with requesting an advisory opinion under the federal anti-kickback advisory opinion process. It is relevant to providers, compliance teams, legal counsel, and other requestors who need to understand the formal submission requirements and the types of certifications tied to the requestor and the nature of the arrangement being reviewed.
Why This Topic Matters
Advisory opinion requests have formal certification requirements that affect whether a submission is complete. Understanding the required signatory and the general nature of the certifications helps requestors prepare compliant submissions and avoid procedural defects.
What You Will Learn
- The general certification requirements associated with an advisory opinion request.
- Who must sign the certification depending on the requestor’s organizational form.
- That an additional certification may be required when the request concerns a proposed arrangement.
- The federal authority referenced in the advisory opinion procedure.
Who Should Read This
- Providers
- Compliance professionals
- Health care attorneys
- Corporate officers
- Partnership managing partners
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