Federal Exclusion Screening Clause Samples
The Federal Exclusion Screening clause requires parties to verify that neither they nor their employees are excluded from participating in federal healthcare programs. This typically involves checking government databases, such as the OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities, before hiring or contracting, and conducting periodic re-screenings during the relationship. The core function of this clause is to ensure compliance with federal regulations and to prevent legal or financial penalties that could arise from employing or contracting with excluded individuals or entities.
Federal Exclusion Screening. Dentist shall check appropriate databases at least monthly to determine whether any Affiliated Party or Downstream Entity has been suspended or excluded from participation in the Medicare program or any other federal health care program. Databases include the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Office of Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals/Entities, the Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank and the General Service Administration Lists of parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs.