ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2009 Issue 6
COMPLIANCE: Let The OIG Advisory Process Help Your Practice
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Article Overview
This compliance-focused article describes the OIG advisory opinion process and why practices may use it to assess proposed arrangements before acting. It is intended for health care providers, practice managers, compliance personnel, and attorneys who need a general understanding of what the process covers, what it does not cover, and the basic steps involved in making a request.
Why This Topic Matters
Using the OIG advisory opinion process can help practices identify compliance concerns early and determine whether a proposed arrangement may raise legal issues under federal fraud-and-abuse rules. The article is relevant to organizations that want to understand when a request may be appropriate and how to prepare for it at a high level.
What You Will Learn
- What the OIG advisory opinion process is used for
- Which kinds of issues the OIG may and may not address
- What general materials and preparation steps are involved in requesting an advisory opinion
- Why legal review may be helpful before submitting a request
- Why timing matters when seeking an advisory opinion
Who Should Read This
- Health care providers
- Medical practice managers
- Compliance officers
- Health care attorneys
- Fraud and abuse compliance staff
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