False Claims Act

Notice Regarding Compliance with the False Claims Act

VUMC is committed to following all applicable laws and regulations, including those that address fraud, waste and abuse in Federal health care programs and the proper billing of Medicare, Medicaid and other payors.

To that end, contractors are advised to review information available on the VUMC Office of Healthcare Compliance website, including guidance on VUMC's Compliance Program Plan.  

Please use the following contact information for any regulatory compliance questions or to report a known or suspected violation or misconduct: Office of Healthcare Compliance, (615) 343-7266, compliance.office@vanderbilt.edu.  Anonymous reports may be submitted via VUMC's Integrity Line, (866) 783-2287.

VUMC prohibits retaliation against those who report unethical behavior in good faith (even if report turns out to be incorrect).