If you are not currently involved in an investigation or settlement for Stark or Anti-Kickback violations, don’t rest on your laurels. The OIG is actively investigating potential regulatory violations at healthcare entities. These violations may come to light through routine and programmatic auditing by the OIG or through a whistleblower allegation. By familiarizing yourself with CIAs issued for organizations similar to yours, you can take steps to reduce your organization’s potential violations. Model your compliance program after the requirements outlined in the CIAs so that you can prevent violations.
You can use existing CIAs as a template for a compliance program, as well as a roadmap of what to anticipate if your organization is found to be in violation. CIAs dealing with compliance issues with physician agreements provide insight into what you might be required to do under a CIA. We suggest reviewing several recent CIAs for entities structured similarly to yours. There are a significant number of CIAs available for review, and organizations that have built their compliance programs under a CIA have some of the most robust compliance programs in the industry. Borrow best practices from them!
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