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The
APTA/Colorado Chapter presents
"The OIG Self Disclosure Protocol: What to Do if You Suspect a Problem in Your Facility" A Lunch & Learn
Audio-Conference presented in partnership with State Chapters of the
American Physical Therapy Association
Helene M. Fearon, PT,
*Click here for a printable brochure & registration form (PDF) In the current health care environment, physical therapists are finding that, for many reasons, they may not always be adhering to the current regulations and requirements related to provision of services under the Medicare or other federal health programs. As clinics/facilities become aware that their coding, billing, or documentation may not meet requirements, it can produce a frustrating, alarming, and stress-inducing situation. The Office of the Inspector General has designed a Provider Self-Disclosure Protocol (SDP) which has been in effect since 1998, as a method to encourage the health care provider community to help ensure the integrity of the Federal health care programs by voluntarily disclosing self-discovered evidence of potential fraud. The SDP is intended to facilitate resolution of matters that potentially violate Federal criminal law, civil law, or administrative laws for which exclusion or civil monetary penalties are authorized. However, disclosures that are characterized as mere billing errors or overpayments are not appropriately addressed by the SDP, and when discovered, may be appropriate to submit to the claims processing entity, such as the Medicare contractor. It is important for physical therapists and facilities to understand when it is appropriate to initiate the SDP, or when other corrective action should be taken. Additionally, it is important to recognize those situations that increase the risk of an audit by third party payers or other agencies, and the steps that should be taken to minimize the risk for an audit. This audio conference will assist by providing a checklist of recommended steps to incorporate into your policy and procedure manual or practice operations to assist in ensuring adequate awareness of regulations or other requirements necessary for participation in Medicare or other third party health plans.
Upon
Completion, you and your staff will: Complete the Registration Form for your PT practice and return to the APTA/Colorado Chapter by September 30th, 2008. On the Friday before the session, registered locations will be sent an e-mail confirmation with dial-in information and a web link to download handout materials. Join the call by dialing the toll-free number and tell the operator your specified confirmation number. Gather your staff and listen via speaker phone to the presentation, follow along with the handouts and participate in live, interactive Q&A. After the conference, take a few minutes to complete the program evaluation form and submit back to the APTA/Colorado Chapter office. Certificates of attendance will be mailed to your practice after evaluations are received. Save time and travel costs and include all staff members who will benefit from this timely topic! Fees to participate in this audio-conference are based on practice size and number of PTs on staff.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration fees are
based per dial-in connection; multiple dial-ins from your practice
will be charged. We are unable to accommodate more than one practice or
department per call-in. Register by September
30th! A confirmation with dialing information and handout materials will be emailed to all registered practices on the Friday before the session.
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