decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Voluntary Disclosure Program / OIG Earlier Invited Confessions When Reviewing Financial Relationships
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Article Overview
This article explains a voluntary disclosure program described by the OIG for hospitals and physicians who uncover potential problems while reviewing financial relationships. It is intended for compliance staff, coders, auditors, and provider organizations that need a high-level understanding of the disclosure pathway and the related statutory compliance areas covered by the article.
Why This Topic Matters
The topic matters because financial relationship reviews can surface potential regulatory exposure, and the article frames how organizations may approach disclosure and resolution under federal fraud-and-abuse oversight. It helps readers identify when the premium content may be relevant to compliance review, audit preparation, or internal reporting workflows.
What You Will Learn
- The general purpose of a voluntary disclosure program in the context of provider financial relationships
- How OIG frames disclosure of potential Stark and Anti-Kickback issues
- Why organizations review compliance concerns discovered during internal audits or relationship reviews
- Where to find related compliance resources referenced by the article
Who Should Read This
- Hospitals
- Physicians
- Compliance officers
- Healthcare auditors
- Revenue cycle and compliance teams
- Legal and regulatory staff
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