Category: OIG Screening

Selecting the appropriate OIG Screening solution is crucial for any medical practice seeking to escape hefty penalties. Most office managers question whether they need to conduct these screenings manually or invest in software designed specifically for this purpose. While it sounds inexpensive to perform all tasks manually initially, the amount of time needed is substantial […]

The meaning of peace, safety, and harmony in every sector requires the working people to be safe, friendly, and kind. Thus, the government ensures that those who don’t maintain it stay on the OIG Exclusion list, banning them from federal funds. These are the people who have either participated in fraud, done illegal work, harmed […]

The OIG screening has become an integral part of every organization that aims to work for the long term. The screenings help protect the organization from partnering with vendors and employing individuals on the government’s exclusion list. These are used across industries to identify any faults and shortcomings. However, these become critical in the healthcare […]

The LEIE or the List of Excluded Individuals and Entities is available to the public on the official OIG website. Anyone can access the large database and search for an OIG excluded individual or entity by name. There are separate sections for entities and individuals on the search page, allowing you to search for each […]

Every year, many healthcare organizations and facilities face massive Civil Monetary Penalties (CMPs) due to the failure to detect OIG exclusion. It has been unavoidable for many years, even with several precautions and safety measures, because no matter how fluent, human error is common. However, with advances in technology and algorithms, the detection of checks […]

Within the healthcare sector, one term holds immense power: the OIG exclusion List. The list is a database published by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) that identifies individuals or organizations. Those are not permitted to participate in federal healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. In addition, the implications of being on this list are […]

Has this ever happened that you’ve just approved a new vendor to join your organization? The next step is always the same: get their W-9 form, but what if that W-9 was hiding a major risk? The W-9 form only confirms their tax details and does not verify that their sanction checks are clear. It […]

Most healthcare organizations believe the only significance of screening against the OIG exclusion list is preventing CMPs, financial fines, or legal actions. While it is true that OIG screening offers these benefits, there is one more aspect that is often ignored, which is the hiring process. Screening employees, doctors, vendors, and other service providers against […]

In vendor screening, most industries still conduct an initial background check but forget to run sanction checks. Thereby, assuming that the screened vendor is completely safe to work with and do business with permanently. However, this is not true because the regulatory landscape is highly volatile, and it leaves you exposed to liability. A vendor […]