CMS Stark Law Self Disclosure – New Form and Process for Self Disclosing Stark Law Violations

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued new forms and procedures for provider self-disclosure of Stark Law violations. The new material is intended to streamline the process that permits providers to self-disclose Stark Law violations.  The process is applicable to violat...

Can Overpayments Create Criminal Liability?

We hear a lot about potential liability under the False Claims Act (FCA) for the failure to repay overpayments within 60 days of discovery. Focus on the 60-day rule has taken focus away from the potential for criminal charges for retaining known overpayments.  Section 1128B(a)(3) of the Social S...