OIG Exclusion (LEIE)

The OIG Exclusion List is a list of individuals and entities who have been excluded from participating in federal health care programs.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) maintains the list.

This inquiry is also known as a healthcare sanctions check.

Individuals and entities on the OIG Exclusion List are prohibited from receiving payments from federal health care programs for any items or services they furnish, order, or prescribe.

Health care entities that hire individuals or entities on the list may be subject to serious civil monetary penalties. The OIG Exclusion List is updated monthly.

There are several reasons why you should utilize the OIG Exclusion List including, to protect patients / the public, to comply with federal law, and to protect your business.

By partnering with a professional, you can help to protect from financial losses.

In addition to searching the OIG Exclusion List, medical organizations should also be searching the General Services Administration (GSA) and each state’s OMIG.

CI combines all of these sanction checks and exclusion databases into one search, called Health Care Comply Plus.

By conducting a comprehensive background check, you can help to ensure that you’re hiring qualified and trustworthy employees.