Relationship Between FCA Revisions & Rise in Self Disclosures  The utilization of various self-disclosure mechanisms has been increasing due, in part, to recent statutory changes to the False Claims Act  Fraud Enforcement Act of 2009 (FERA)  Expanded FCA liability for retention of overpayments by a person who knowingly and improperly avoids or decreases an obligation to pay to the government  Affordable Care Act (2010)  Providers must, within 60 days after the date on which an overpayment has been identified (or the date any corresponding cost report is due), report and return the overpayment and notify the recipient of the reason for the overpayment  After the 60 day window closes the overpayment converts to a False Claim
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