Why Healthcare Sanction Screening Produces So Many False Positives — And How to Fix It
Every healthcare compliance team knows how dangerous working with an excluded entity can be for their patients, reputation, and bottom…
Anonymous Reporting in the Workplace: How Secure Hotlines Protect Employees and Employers
Employee hotlines are central to any workplace compliance program. In fact, nearly two-thirds of False Claims Act (FCA) settlements start…
The True Purpose of Sanction Screening: How Businesses Benefit from Strong Checks
A single gap in your sanction screening program could lead to heavy financial fines, exclusion from federal healthcare programs, and…
Healthcare Sanction Screening in 2026: Compliance Lessons from the Last 12 Months
Between January and August 2025, 1,726 individuals and vendors were added to the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) List of…
Healthcare Sanction Checks: What They Are and Why They Matter
Every employee, vendor, and volunteer who enters your organization presents a potential threat to your patients, reputation, and bottom line.…
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…
Healthcare Sanctions Screening: An Expert Guide to Running Effective Background Checks
Every healthcare compliance leader understands the importance of background checks. However, many organizations overlook a key aspect of checks that…
Volunteer Screening: A Guide To Background Checks in Healthcare
Most organizations assume that sanction screening requirements only apply to employees, vendors, and other professional staff. However, volunteer background checks within healthcare…
Physician Background Check: Navigating OIG Guidelines for Screening
With the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and state Medicaid AgenciesThe Office of…
Telehealth Policy Changes: Everything You Need to Stay Compliant in 2025
The expansion of telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic marked a revolutionary change in how patients access medical care, breaking…