Healthcare Exclusion and Sanction Screening That Safeguards Your Organization

Rigorous screening built for healthcare organizations to stay compliant with OIG & Medicaid requirements.

Key Benefits of Our Exclusion & Sanction Screening Services

Screens OIG, GSA, and more

SanctionCheck screens relevant and required federal agencies, watch lists, debarment lists, and more to provide robust coverage

Screens All Available State Medicaid agencies

50 State Medicaid agencies have the authority to issue sanctions and exclusions

Screening Schedules that Match Your Needs

Monitoring cadences can be set to client preferences to meet or exceed guidelines established

Relevant Sources for Healthcare Requirements

More isn’t always more. Beware of source lists that focus on volume, as they can include results that aren’t equivalent to sanctions or exclusions, and wouldn’t result in negative outcomes

Simplified Exclusion Screening

Easy access and intuitive, simple-to-use web-based solution provides on-demand screening for the latest data updates. We’ll notify you immediately of any positive returns on excluded individuals and entities

Clear and Actionable Reports

We provide a full screening report to document client due diligence to not engage excluded individuals and entities. Our name match resolution means you won't have to spend time sorting through possible name matches

What You’ll Learn

Understand how continuous exclusion and sanction screening helps protect your organization from compliance risk.

What is SanctionCheck?

SanctionCheck is Cisive’s automated solution for identifying individuals who may be excluded or sanctioned from participating in federal and state healthcare programs.
It screens employees, contractors, and vendors against key databases such as OIG, SAM, and numerous federal and state agency lists.
Ongoing monitoring helps detect potential issues quickly so your organization can take action before they impact compliance or reimbursement.
Results are delivered through a centralized platform with alerts and reporting, providing clear visibility without the burden of manual checks.

Protect your programs and funding

Avoid costly exclusion and sanction violations

Ongoing sanction screening helps ensure your workforce remains eligible to participate in federal programs. Workforce iQ delivers the visibility you need to reduce risk and safeguard your organization.

Trusted by industry leaders

The proof is in the stats

99.9994%

Background check accuracy, always the best in the industry

30+

Years of healthcare industry experience

60%+

Of the healthcare market has used Cisive PreCheck

TOP 5

Global background screening provider

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to all your Workforce iQ sanction and exclusion screening questions.

What is a healthcare sanctions check?

A healthcare sanctions check reviews individuals and entities against federal and state databases to identify restrictions related to fraud, abuse, or misconduct in healthcare programs. These checks help organizations determine whether a person is eligible to participate in federally funded programs.

They are a critical part of maintaining compliance and protecting patients and organizational integrity.

What is healthcare exclusion screening?

Healthcare exclusion screening is the process of checking individuals against government-maintained exclusion lists, such as those managed by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and state Medicaid agencies. These lists identify individuals who are prohibited from working in roles tied to federal healthcare programs.

Organizations use exclusion screening to ensure their workforce remains eligible and compliant.

How often should healthcare organizations perform sanction screening?

Healthcare organizations should conduct sanction and exclusion screening at the time of hire and on an ongoing basis after onboarding. Many organizations follow a monthly screening cadence to stay aligned with regulatory expectations.

Regular monitoring helps identify issues early and reduces compliance risk.

What happens if an excluded individual is hired or retained?

If an excluded individual is employed in a role connected to federally funded healthcare programs, the organization may face significant penalties. These can include fines, repayment of funds, and reputational damage.

Consistent screening helps organizations avoid these risks and take corrective action quickly if an issue is identified.

Which federal and state databases are included in Cisive PreCheck’s exclusion screening?

Cisive PreCheck’s exclusion screening includes key federal databases such as the OIG List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE), as well as relevant state Medicaid exclusion lists. Additional sanction and watchlists may also be included based on organizational needs.

This comprehensive approach helps organizations eliminate blind spots and maintain compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

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