Healthcare Sanctions / OIG Exclusion Checks
Ensure Compliance and Protect Patient Safety
In healthcare, hiring or contracting with sanctioned individuals can result in heavy fines, loss of funding, and damage to your organization’s reputation.
Fast Track Backgrounds offers healthcare sanctions and OIG exclusion checks to identify individuals or entities barred from participating in federally funded healthcare programs.
What Is an OIG Exclusion Check?
We search the Office of Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) as well as state Medicaid exclusion lists. This identifies those prohibited from working with Medicare, Medicaid, or other federally funded programs.
Why Sanctions Checks Matter
Example: A home health agency unknowingly hires a nurse on the OIG exclusion list. Medicare refuses payment for services rendered, and the agency faces fines.
Sanctions checks help:
- Prevent costly compliance violations.
- Protect patient safety and quality of care.
- Maintain eligibility for federal reimbursement.
Why Employers Choose Fast Track Backgrounds
- Comprehensive Coverage – Federal and state exclusion lists.
- Regularly Updated Data – Ensure real-time compliance.
- Fast Results – Many checks completed same day.
- Integration with Other Services – Combine with license and employment verification for a complete profile.
Who Uses OIG Checks?
- Hospitals and clinics
- Nursing homes and home health agencies
- Staffing agencies placing healthcare professionals
- Government-funded programs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is an OIG check required?
A: For federally funded healthcare programs, yes—regular checks are essential.
Q: How often should we run sanctions checks?
A: Best practice is at hire and monthly thereafter for continuous compliance.
