Sanction Checking Referring Physicians
Avoid unnecessary sanction screening With the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG), the Centers for…
Federal Judge Declares FBI Terrorist Watch List Unconstitutional
Not to be confused with the OFAC terrorist watchlist A federal judge from the U.S. Eastern District of Virginia recently…
Issues with Physician Sanction Checking
With the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and state Medicaid Agencies all calling…
Outsourcing Sanction Checking, Investigation, and Resolution
Having experts complete the sanction checking process can save time and money Jillian Bower Concepcion, MPA, CHC, CHPC Senior Consultant,…
Utilizing Third-Party Sanction Checks to Prevent Enforcement Actions
Overview Many health care organizations are aware of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s…
Health Care Providers Should Screen Unpaid Volunteers
Overview When considering what individuals or entities to include in sanction and exclusion screening, organizations will most likely think of…
Basic Questions to Address for Exclusion & Sanction Checks
Overview It is imperative for health care organizations to screen all employed and engaged individuals and entities for sanctions and…
The Benefits of Sanctions Screening Tools
Overview The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) requires that health care providers conduct…
Effective Sanctions Screening to Minimize Compliance Risks
Overview The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) recommends that all organizations in the health…
Managing the Challenges of Vendor Sanction Screening
Tips for Compliance Officers in Overcoming Vendor Sanction Screening Challenges Compliance officers must screen all vendors and contractors against the…
Should Healthcare Sanctions Screening and Background Checks Include the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List?
Overview of Healthcare Sanction Background Checks The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG)…
OIG Advisory Opinion on February 2018 Effect of Exclusion Case
Background In February 2018, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued Advisory Opinion…