The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released updated information related to Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA) deadlines, OIG review deadlines and OIG enforcement activity.
 
The OIG is working closely with CMS, Health & Human Services (HHS) and law enforcement partners to support health professionals’ response to the pandemic. They are taking burdens on providers and the safety of both patients and staff into consideration as they move forward.
 
Any health care organizations that require extensions of OIG deadlines are encouraged to reach out to their OIG contact. Note: electronic submission is encouraged as mail service has been temporarily suspended.
 
Related links: The OIG has a FAQ site where it will be posting updates as they respond to question. To view this site, visit https://bit.ly/34Shgys. For more COVID-19-related information from the OIG, visit https://oig.hhs.gov/.