Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2010 Issue 44
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Article Overview
This article discusses a provider compliance issue involving the HHS Office of Inspector General exclusion list. It explains why healthcare organizations should screen employees and contractors, and it references an enforcement action that highlights the potential cost of failing to do so. The piece is relevant to compliance, human resources, and healthcare administrative staff responsible for onboarding and vendor oversight.
Why This Topic Matters
Employment screening against exclusion lists is a basic compliance safeguard for healthcare organizations. The article underscores the operational and financial risk of missing an excluded individual during hiring or contractor review.
What You Will Learn
- Why exclusion-list screening is important in healthcare hiring
- Why contractors are included in exclusion-list review processes
- How enforcement actions can affect provider compliance costs
- What role self-disclosure can play in resolving compliance issues at a higher level
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare compliance officers
- Human resources staff
- Provider administrators
- Contract management staff
- Healthcare legal and compliance teams
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