Screening

How the LEIE, GSA/SAM, and State Exclusion Lists Differ; And Why They Need to be Screened

Exclusions and debarments are powerful administrative sanctions imposed by Federal and State agencies. They are intended to protect their programs…

What Medical Practices Need to Know About OIG Exclusion Screening

[1] The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has steadily increased its enforcement of OIG Exclusion Screening violations since the issuance of…

Exclusion Screening Required in United States Territories

Our experts at Exclusion Screening, LLC maintain fact sheets that contain the screening requirements for providers in every state, including…

Exclusion Screening of Contractors and Vendors

This article was written by Paul Weidenfeld [1] By now, providers should be aware that the Office of Inspector General (OIG)…

Medicare and Medicaid Exclusion Screening Compliance: A Challenging Problem with a Surprisingly Simple Solution©

Since August 2014, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) has collected roughly $3.75 Million in Civil Money Penalties (CMPs) in cases…

DC Contractor for Dental Providers Indicted for False Claim

I.  Fraud Found in HHS’ Backyard A Virginia contractor for dental providers was recently indicted by a grand jury on…

Why Should I Screen Against Every State Exclusion List?

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) issued a Special Advisory Bulletin in May 2013, which states that providers can…

Must Haves for a Proper Exclusion Screening Process

At Exclusion Screening, LLCSM, we know the ins-and-outs of the exclusion screening process. In our opinion, an effective screening process…

Do I Really Need to Screen My Employees and Vendors Each Month?

I.  OIG Recommends Monthly Screening While there is not a formal regulation that mandates monthly exclusion screening, OIG issued guidance…

Exclusion Databases: How Difficult Is Screening and Verifying?

I.  Which Exclusion Databases Do I Need to Screen? The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recommends that you screen your…