The importance of regularly checking the OIG Exclusions List

The Exclusions List OIG is a store of information to the Office of Inspector General (OIG), which protects the federal healthcare programs against those who have committed fraud or other forms of impropriety. Healthcare providers, employers, and contractors are expected to regularly check the Exclusions List OIG to avoid contravention of federal regulations. 

Otherwise, this may lead to very hefty penalties, including fines and loss of eligibility for federal health programs. Other than being a legal requirement, it is a critical practice that guards an organization’s reputation and integrity. The proactive screening of staff and contractors by healthcare organizations against the OIG Exclusions List will avoid legal actions resulting from hiring excluded individuals.