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CPMA Study Guide 2025 Questions and Answers The False Claims Act allows for reduction of penalties to two times the amount of damages (as opposed to three times) under what condition? - ....ANSWER ...-The FCA allows for reduction penalties if the person committing the violation self-discloses; states that the court may assess not less than two times the amount of damages; which the government sustains because the act of the person, if the person responsible furnishes officials of the U.S. responsible for investigating false claims violations with all the information known to such person about the violation within 30 days after the date on which the defendant first obtained the information; and the person fully cooperates with the investigation. The penalties for violation of the Stark Law include program exclusion for knowing violations and: - ....ANSWER ...-Penalties for violation of the Stark Law are civil penalties which include overpayment/refund obligation, FCA, civil monetary penalties program exclusion, potential for $15,000 (prior to inflation) for each service and civil assessment up to three times the amount claimed. The compliance program guidance (CPG) document identifies four risk areas most likely to affect a physician's practice. The risk areas include: - ....ANSWER ...- Coding and Billing, reasonable and necessary services, documentation, improper inducements. …FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 1