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CONFIDENTIAL © 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. “Houston, We Have a Problem…” Responding to Billing Mistakes and Government Investigations
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CONFIDENTIAL © 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Protecting your Providers
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CONFIDENTIAL © 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. “Houston, We Have a Problem” Step One: Panic Step Two: Breathe Step Three: Follow the Plan
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CONFIDENTIAL © 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Self Discovery of a Billing or Coding Issue How is an issue discovered? – corporate compliance review – internal audit – external audit – patient complaint – employee complaint – competitor complaint – water cooler, elevator and cafeteria
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CONFIDENTIAL © 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Identifying the Issue Initial assessment of scope and severity – coding error (systems issue) – one or more providers – willful or just ignorant – pattern of concern – past behavior – policy-based issue – one or more payors – federal health care programs
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CONFIDENTIAL © 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Initial Internal Investigation Compliance office and/or compliance committee Identifying issues where outside counsel should be leading the investigation Containment plan – any immediate action required – ongoing/future behavior changes – risk management needs
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CONFIDENTIAL © 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Outside Counsel – Internal Investigation
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CONFIDENTIAL © 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Outside Counsel Internal lines of authority and communication Attorney-client privilege Leading the investigation – Investigation plan – Report/plan to the Board and/or Compliance Committee – Litigation hold – Document review – Witness interviews – Risk assessment – Action plan recommendations – Policy/procedure development
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CONFIDENTIAL © 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Timing of Investigation Overpayments Must be reported & returned within 60 days of the date identified or the date when the corresponding cost report is due, whichever is later Has there been an Overpayment?
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CONFIDENTIAL © 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. False Claim Act - Risks Knowingly conceals or improperly avoids an obligation to pay money
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CONFIDENTIAL © 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Refunds and Repayments to the Carrier When to Report – When is overpayment identified What to Report and Refund – How far back in time? – Each claim? – Extrapolation? Refund – Carrier requirements Self Disclosure Risk Analysis
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CONFIDENTIAL © 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. The Mission of the OIG To protect the integrity of HHS programs and operations and the wellbeing of beneficiaries by: * detecting and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse; * identifying opportunities to improve program economy, efficiency, and effectiveness; and * holding accountable those who do not meet program requirements or who violate Federal laws.
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CONFIDENTIAL © 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Target of the Investigation Step One: Panic Step Two: Breathe Step Three: Follow the Plan
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CONFIDENTIAL © 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. What is the Plan? Corporate Compliance Plan should include response to on- site investigators Train staff and managers how to respond – Scripting – Response Team Notification Administration Legal Counsel Legal counsel action plan
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CONFIDENTIAL © 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Legal Counsel Action Plan Establishing rapport with investigators Promoting a spirit of cooperation Notice and planning with administration Litigation holds Establishing lines of authority Internal investigation scope – Same issues – Related issues – Rumors Conducting internal investigation – Documents – Witnesses – Experts
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CONFIDENTIAL © 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Working with the Department of Justice Attitude, attitude, attitude Educating the government – Clinical issues – Operational issues Providing documents Providing witnesses Providing position statements Settlement options
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CONFIDENTIAL © 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Responding to Requests for Discovery Informal requests Witness interviews Civil Investigative Demand Subpoenas Peer Review Protections – Letters of Assurance
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CONFIDENTIAL © 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Additional Risks and Items for Consideration Criminal behavior? Obstruction of justice? Medical malpractice claims? Fiduciary duties? Public relations Press release Insurance coverage
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CONFIDENTIAL © 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Discussion and questions
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CONFIDENTIAL © 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Laura D. Seng, RN, JD, Partner Barnes & Thornburg LLP 100 North Michigan, Suite 700 South Bend, Indiana 46601 (574) 237-1129 Laura.Seng@btlaw.com
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