decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Voluntary Disclosure Program / Cooperation and Removal From the Protocol
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Article Overview
This premium article describes how the OIG expects a disclosing entity to cooperate during a voluntary disclosure process, including the expectation that relevant information be provided without compulsory measures. It also covers the general implications of poor faith cooperation, false submissions, omissions, and referral to other federal authorities. The content is relevant to compliance, health care legal, and reimbursement professionals who work with federal program integrity matters.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding the OIG’s cooperation expectations helps providers and compliance teams assess disclosure strategy and manage risk in federal health care program matters. The article is relevant because it outlines how cooperation, honesty, and completeness can affect resolution and possible government action.
What You Will Learn
- The role of cooperation in a voluntary disclosure process
- Why truthful and complete information matters in federal health care program matters
- How poor cooperation can affect the handling of a disclosed issue
- What kinds of government referrals may follow false or incomplete submissions
Who Should Read This
- Compliance officers
- Health care attorneys
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Hospital administrators
- Physician practice managers
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