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Thompson Coburn says it published an update on Stark self-disclosure forms
Thompson Coburn said it published an update on revisions to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ voluntary self-referral disclosure protocol. The firm said its article examines updated forms for health care providers and suppliers preparing disclosures and the November 1, 2026 transition to the revised materials.
Key points
- Thompson Coburn said the article covers direct repayment to Medicare contractors as an alternative to protocol submissions.Thompson Coburn
- The firm said the update explains that discovery refers to initial awareness of potential noncompliance.Thompson Coburn
- Thompson Coburn said the discovery question moved to the main disclosure form to avoid duplicate reporting.Thompson Coburn
- The firm said its article discusses circumstances allowing one physician information form to cover multiple physicians.Thompson Coburn