decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 2 (February)
OIG Investigation Procedures / Collectibility / Injunction Against the Provider
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Article Overview
This brief legal and compliance article addresses how HHS may respond when conduct may expose a person to a civil money penalty and when there is concern about preserving assets that could be needed to satisfy a penalty. It is relevant to healthcare compliance staff, providers, and billing or legal professionals who follow federal enforcement procedures and related injunction authority.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding this topic helps healthcare organizations recognize the compliance and enforcement implications of potential civil money penalty actions and the circumstances under which HHS may seek injunctive relief in federal court.
What You Will Learn
- How HHS may proceed when it believes a person may be subject to a civil money penalty
- The types of court relief that may be sought to preserve assets and address alleged activity
- The general role of federal district court action in this enforcement context
- How collectibility concerns can intersect with provider enforcement matters
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare compliance professionals
- Providers and practice administrators
- Healthcare attorneys
- Medical billing and reimbursement staff
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