tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2008 Issue 17

Compliance: Corporate Integrity Agreements No Longer Apply To Self-Disclosers

Move could save millions for those who cooperate Providers who self-disclose their offenses to the government are about to save a lot of time and money. Corporate integrity agreements (CIAs) created a double-whammy effect for providers who disclosed their compliance gaffes to the Office of Inspector General. Not only did they face penalties and fines, they also had to deal with CIAs -- but not anymore. According to an April 15 Open Letter from Inspector General Daniel Levinson, those who voluntarily "disclose in good faith, fully cooperate with OIG, and provide requested information in a timely manner will generally...

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