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New Framework, Two Paths: Navigating DOJ and HHS's Newly Released Civil and Criminal ...
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Fusion42 · 2 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
In October 2026, the US DOJ and HHS launched two coordinated initiatives: the NFED Healthcare Self-Disclosure Program for potential criminal healthcare fraud and the FCA Self-Disclosure Pilot Program for potential civil False Claims Act violations. These programs aim to provide clearer pathways for voluntary self-disclosure with benefits such as reduced penalties and coordinated liability release to encourage timely reporting and remediation of misconduct in federally funded healthcare programs.
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Healthcare founders navigating compliance need to act fast to understand these new DOJ and HHS self-disclosure routes and their benefits. Getting ahead of investigations with clear disclosures and remediation can lower penalties and open government contract access.
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