What is an OIG exclusion check?
An OIG exclusion check is a search used to help identify whether an individual or entity appears on the OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities.
Quick Answer
Healthcare sanctions and OIG checks help healthcare employers identify whether a candidate or provider may appear on exclusion or sanctions lists. These checks are important for hospitals, clinics, home health providers, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare organizations.
Who needs it?
- ✓Hospitals and clinics
- ✓Home health and hospice providers
- ✓Long-term care and senior care facilities
- ✓Healthcare staffing agencies
- ✓Organizations hiring licensed or credentialed healthcare workers
What it checks
- ✓OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities where applicable
- ✓Healthcare sanctions and exclusion sources
- ✓Professional license verification when requested
- ✓Watchlist and compliance-related screening sources
Why it matters
- ✓Healthcare employers often face higher compliance and patient-safety risk.
- ✓Sanctions and exclusion checks help protect patients, staff, and the organization.
- ✓Screening can support credentialing and onboarding workflows.
- ✓Ongoing monitoring may be needed for some healthcare roles.
Common Questions
Who should run healthcare sanctions checks?
Healthcare employers, healthcare staffing agencies, and organizations hiring employees or contractors in patient-care or regulated healthcare settings often use sanctions checks.
Can SaffHire help with healthcare screening packages?
Yes. SaffHire can help employers build healthcare screening packages that may include criminal checks, OIG checks, license verification, employment verification, and other screening services.
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