The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice Oct. 22 announced a six-month anti-fraud healthcare self-disclosure pilot program for companies that voluntarily disclose potential civil violations of the False Claims Act. The agencies said companies meeting the program’s requirements can resolve disclosed conduct through a coordinated civil release from liability under the False Claims Act and certain HHS administrative authorities. Participating companies are required to disclose all relevant information regarding potential violations; provide documentation showing the full nature and operation of the conduct; describe corrective actions taken; and provide a government repayment that would be 1.25 to 1.6 times the base self-disclosure repayment. The agencies said the multiplier will vary based on factors such as the timeliness of the disclosure, duration…
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