What Is the OIG Exclusion List? Requirements, Penalties, and How to Check It
Employing a person who appears on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) exclusion list carries a penalty of up to…
The 7 Most Common Healthcare Sanction & Exclusion Screening Lists
Every healthcare compliance team understands that sanction screening is important and exclusion lists must be regularly checked. But which lists…
What Is the Key to HIPAA Compliance? Four Elements of Success
In our experience, there are four practices that are key to HIPAA compliance: frequent risk assessments, ongoing workforce training, current…
The Ultimate Guide to Healthcare Compliance Hotline Vendors
The U.S. Sentencing Commission Guidelines and the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) call for…
Compliance Reporting in Healthcare: Why It’s Crucial for Providers
Healthcare providers, administrators, and compliance officers are responsible for more than delivering care; they must also safeguard patient privacy, maintain…
How to Manage Multi-List Sanction Screening Without Burning Out Your Team
Screening one list is manageable. You check the exclusion list, clear the queue, and move on. However, most healthcare compliance…
OIG Exclusion Screening: Why Monthly LEIE Checks Are Not Enough
Most healthcare compliance programs conduct monthly screening against the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) and consider that sufficient to satisfy…
HIPAA Compliance Requirements for Telehealth: How to Adapt Your Policies and Procedures
The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a global embrace of video consultations, remote monitoring, and mobile health apps. Within months, awareness, approval,…
AI and HIPAA Compliance: Risks, Safeguards, and Best Practices
A compliance Hotline Log is a centralized record of all reports submitted through your organization’s ethics or Many healthcare organizations…
Common Pitfalls in the Sanction Screening Process and How to Avoid Them
Working with individuals or vendors featured on exclusion lists can lead to fines, frustration, and serious reputational harm. The Office…