Government investigations are commonplace in the health care industry. Whether the investigation is the result of an internal discovery or initiated by a payor, the Office of the Inspector General or the Department of Justice, health care providers need to conduct the investigation correctly. Many inexperienced health care providers create problems – and greater liability – by not properly addressing inquiries. Professionals at Baker & Daniels and B&D Consulting, a division of the law firm, guide providers through many types of investigations, assisting clients in coordinating the investigation to obtain an optimal outcome.