decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Voluntary Disclosure Program / Self-Disclosure Changes Driven by Provider Foot Dragging
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Article Overview
This article reviews an HHS Office of Inspector General update to its voluntary disclosure program for providers and health care organizations. It focuses on why the program was adjusted, what the OIG says about completing internal investigations, and the general categories of information expected in a disclosure. The piece is relevant to compliance, legal, and revenue integrity professionals monitoring self-disclosure policy and corporate integrity agreement trends.
Why This Topic Matters
Providers and compliance teams need to understand current OIG expectations when considering voluntary self-disclosure of potential Medicare violations. The article highlights process changes that can affect investigation timing, documentation, and broader compliance strategy.
What You Will Learn
- Why the OIG updated its voluntary self-disclosure process
- What general timing expectations were described for internal investigations
- What categories of information OIG expects in a self-disclosure submission
- How the update relates to corporate integrity agreements and cooperation incentives
Who Should Read This
- Compliance officers
- Health care attorneys
- Revenue integrity professionals
- Hospital and provider organization leadership
- Billing and coding compliance staff
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