Found a potential match on the OIG exclusions list for a contractor. DOB matches but address old. What next? Call them? Self-report? We've screened monthly, but this is first issue. How bad are penalties if overlooked? Share your steps or lessons. Helps us get it right. Grateful!

Many people think Vendor Screening is a one-time thing, but it’s actually an ongoing job. We recently had a vendor get into legal trouble mid-contract, and our old Vendor Screening method didn't catch it. It’s risky business for our reputation! That’s why we are switching to Venops services to keep a closer eye on our supply chain. Consistent Vendor Screening is the only way to protect your budget from sketchy partners. Stay safe and keep screening!

I need advice urgently! We have discovered today that a coding contractor, who we have had for 6 months, is on the OIG Excluded List. We performed an exclusion check yesterday during an audit and the contractor's name came up. Two months ago, the contractor was placed on the OIG Excluded List for a previous incident at another facility. What are our potential liability risks? We have already billed Medicare for services the contractor provided. Should we self-disclose or consult with a lawyer before self-disclosing? I am feeling extremely stressed.

Discussing what it means to have an OIG exclusion. An OIG exclusion prohibits a person from participating in any federal healthcare program and includes all aspects of healthcare (i.e., performing patient care directly. performing a direct service through administration or management, etc.) Furthermore, it is important for those working in healthcare or related areas to understand the full extent of an OIG exclusion, as it means that an individual cannot work for, receive funds from, or provide services to any federally supported entity.

Hi everyone! I have a quick compliance question. We are required to run monthly background and sanction checks on all doctors and nurses in our clinic. Are we also required to check outside vendors? We have hired a company to do our clinic's IT support and light cleaning. Should we do the same checks on their staff? I want to make sure that our clinic does not incur huge fines due to non-compliance. What procedures do you have in place to handle contractors?