12 Tips for Selecting an IRO When Under a Corporate Integrity Agreement
Key Points: The OIG has over 300 active Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs) and Integrity Agreements (IAs) in force, with additional…
Preparing for a Corporate Integrity Agreement
Key Points: At any given time, the OIG actively monitors over 300 Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs), with more added monthly.…
CIAs and IAs in 2022 – A Year in Review
In 2022, 25 providers and organizations entered into Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs) or Integrity Agreements (IAs) with the Department of…
Boards Should Include Compliance Experts as Members
Key Points: Boards should have a member who is knowledgeable about compliance Many CIAs mandate boards engaging Compliance Experts The…
Choosing the Right Independent Review Organization
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) negotiates Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs) with health care…
FAQs About OIG Corporate Integrity Agreements and Independent Review Organizations
Listed below are several frequently asked questions about the roles of Independent Review Organizations (IROs) and OIG Corporate Integrity Agreements…
Corporate Integrity Agreement Compliance Services
If you’re in the process of negotiating a Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA), you need Compliance Experts who can provide actionable…
Navigating an integrity agreement with the OIG: A resource for practitioners
By Cornelia Dorfschmid and Nicole Caucci Cornelia Dorfschmid ([email protected]) is Executive Vice President at Strategic Management Services, LLC in Alexandria, VA.…
How to Properly Select an Independent Review Organization
Overview The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) utilizes many enforcement tools to promote compliance…
IRO Claims Reviews Revisited
Healthcare entities that enter into corporate integrity agreements (CIAs) or integrity agreements (IAs) with the U.S. Department of Health and…
Are OIG Corporate Integrity Agreements Enforced?
Recent OIG Activity Highlights the Importance of Making Sure All Obligations of a CIA are Carried Out For over 20 years,…
Engaging a Health Care Compliance Expert to the Board for CIAs
For decades, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) has advised that an effective…