decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2013 Issue 6 (June)
Compliance issues: OIG releases updated, streamlined Voluntary Self Disclosure Protocol
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Article Overview
This article covers the OIG’s updated and streamlined Voluntary Self Disclosure Protocol issued in 2013 and explains the kinds of compliance matters it addresses, who may use it, and why organizations may consider it. It is relevant to physicians, practices, compliance staff, and other health care entities seeking a general understanding of self-disclosure options, related federal program issues, and the role of the OIG and CMS in different disclosure pathways.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers understand a federal compliance process that can affect exposure, reporting obligations, and how potential violations are handled. It is useful for organizations assessing whether a matter belongs in an OIG self-disclosure process or a different reporting channel.
What You Will Learn
- What the OIG updated in its self-disclosure protocol
- What types of compliance matters the protocol is intended to address
- How self-disclosure may affect the handling of a potential federal health care program issue
- What organizations should know about related OIG and CMS disclosure pathways
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practices
- Compliance officers
- Health care administrators
- Coding and billing professionals
- Health care attorneys
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