Provider Screening by the Office of the Inspector General assists medical facilities with screening the various medical professionals (physicians and nurses) and all ancillary health care providers (support staff) prior to employing or credentialing them. The screening verifies whether an individual has been "excluded" from participation in federally-funded (Medicare and Medicaid) health care programs. As such,
OIG Provider Screening protects clinics from potential billing problems or violations of federal compliance regulations. Although OIG Provider Screening applies predominantly to hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies, and health care insurance companies, regular provider screening assists all of these entities with maintaining ethical practices and patient safety. By utilizing this service, health care providers can avoid incurring fines, damage to their reputation, as well as interruptions in their operations, while remaining compliant with state and federal health care regulations.
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