Operation Restore Trust / Voluntary Disclosure Program

Article Overview

This article explains the purpose and scope of the voluntary disclosure program originally tied to Operation Restore Trust and how it relates to the later Provider Self-Disclosure Protocol. It is useful for providers, compliance staff, and coding or billing professionals who need a high-level understanding of self-disclosure options, organizational reporting concerns, and the compliance context surrounding potential fraud and abuse matters. The article covers the program’s general intent, the types of providers historically associated with it, and the broad compliance implications discussed by OIG.