Discussion Post
• Did Novartis Violate its Corporate Integrity Agreement? What's your opinion?
• Under a Corporate Integrity Agreement, the OIG wants to hear about certain incidents within 30 days of their occurrence. Give two examples of these "reportable events".
• The worst punishment that the OIG may administer is for a "material breach" of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. That punishment isexclusion from participation in Federal health care programs. Give two examples of a material breach.
• Why is the independence and objectivity of an Independent Review Organization (IRO) so important?
• If the organization breaches its Corporate Integrity Agreement, it agrees to pay certain "stipulated penalties." What is a stipulated penalty?
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.