OIG Screening is an essential step for Healthcare Organizations to protect themselves against the potential for legal and financial liability resulting from employing anyone on the OIG Exclusion List or using vendors or other business partners who are included on the OIG Exclusion List. Performing an OIG Screening allows Healthcare Organizations to protect themselves from engaging in fraud, establish and maintain patient trust and remain compliant with government regulations. Performing an OIG Compliance Healthcare Screening is especially important for Hospitals, Clinics and Billing Companies that participate in government programs, as ongoing, timely OIG screening helps to ensure that individuals who are excluded from providing healthcare services cannot provide those services on behalf of the Hospital, Clinic, or Billing Company, which reduces the potential for future penalties and audits.