BC Advantage - 2013 Issue 12
What Is the LEIE and What Does it Mean to Your Practice?
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Article Overview
This article covers the Office of Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) and how exclusion screening affects healthcare practices. It explains the general legal and compliance framework behind exclusions, why ongoing screening matters, and the types of liability and disclosure issues providers may face if an excluded person is employed. The piece is aimed at healthcare providers, practice managers, and compliance personnel who need a high-level understanding of exclusion monitoring requirements and related federal oversight.
Why This Topic Matters
Exclusion screening is a core compliance task for practices that participate in federal health care programs. Understanding the LEIE helps organizations reduce risk, support employee onboarding and monitoring processes, and recognize potential exposure to penalties or other enforcement actions.
What You Will Learn
- What the LEIE is and why it is used
- How exclusion screening fits into provider compliance efforts
- Why ongoing employee screening is important
- What general liability issues can arise when an excluded person is employed
- How federal exclusion authority is described in the context of healthcare programs
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare providers
- Practice managers
- Compliance officers
- Billing and administrative staff
- Healthcare attorneys
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