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FIND OUTWHEN THE OIG ADVISORY PROCESS WORKS FOR YOU -- AND WHEN IT DOESN'T

Published on Tue Mar 10, 2009

Tip: Make your request before implementing policies. You've most likely heard about the OIG's "advisory opinions," but in addition to knowing how the OIG rules on other provider's situations, it's a good idea to know when this process could help you -- and what the rules are. What is it: If you think one of your home care organization's actions might be in violation of the law (such as anti-kickback or Stark laws), you can ask the HHS Office of Inspector General to analyze your case and make a determination regarding the legality of your arrangement. That opinion is the advisory opinion, which will let you know whether you are potentially in violation of the law. What it doesn't cover: The OIG will not address topics such as "model arrangements" or general questions of interpretation, among other issues,in advisory opinions, it says on its Web site. How to request one: If [...]
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