OIG excludes individuals and entities involved in fraud and crime from participating in federal healthcare programs. These excluded individuals and entities are prohibited from participating in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other state-funded healthcare programs. Hiring or working with OIG excluded parties can severely damage your organization’s reputation. It can also subject healthcare organizations to civil monetary penalties and fines. Therefore, healthcare providers need to screen their staff, vendors, and service providers. The screening process is time-consuming, so experts recommend hiring compliance service providers. Venops is a trusted compliance service that provides OIG exclusion screening and additional services.
