decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Voluntary Disclosure Program / Payments
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Article Overview
This article covers how payments related to a voluntary disclosure are handled during an OIG inquiry. It is relevant to compliance staff, billing professionals, and providers who manage self-disclosed overpayment matters and related federal program interactions. The discussion focuses on the timing of payment, interim handling of funds, and the effect of any accepted payment on the government’s ability to continue pursuing remedies.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding these payment-related disclosure procedures helps organizations manage voluntary disclosures consistently and avoid missteps while OIG reviews a matter.
What You Will Learn
- How payment timing is handled during an OIG voluntary disclosure inquiry
- What interim actions may be taken with disclosed overpayment funds
- How payment acceptance relates to the government’s broader enforcement options
- What parties are involved in the disclosure and inquiry process
Who Should Read This
- Compliance officers
- Billing and coding professionals
- Health care providers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Legal and audit teams
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