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UNANNOUNCED MEDICARE AUDITS – WHAT TO DO IF INVESTIGATORS COME TO YOUR OFFICE
Friday, February 25, 2011
Alan S. Gassman, Esq.
and
Lester Perling, Esq.
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Don’t panic or feel rushed.
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Make sure that you confirm the identity
of the individuals and make copies of their identification cards
and credentials.
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Contact qualified legal counsel and
let the investigators wait while you do this.
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Appoint a buffer person in the office to facilitate
communication.
Even jokes can be misconstrued against
you.
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Be polite.Be professional.
Stress that your primary concern is for patients
and their privacy.
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Say as little as possible.
“Anything you say can and will be used against you.”
Do not agree to an interview.
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Don’t seek sympathy from the
investigators.
You will not get it!
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Let employees know that they are not
required to speak to the investigators.
Do not obstruct the investigators from
approaching employees.
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Do not sign anything not
reviewed by legal counsel.
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