News & Knowledge OIG Exclusion Monitoring: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is the role of the OIG? The Office of Inspector General (OIG) was established in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to identify and eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse in the department's programs and to promote efficiency and economy in departmental operations. OIG carries out this mission through a nationwide program of audits, inspections, and investigations. What is an excluded individual or entity? OIG is authorized to exclude certain individuals and entities from participating in federally funded healthcare programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIPs). Excluded individuals and entities are not permitted to receive reimbursement for federally funded healthcare… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. If you are a member but do not have an account, you can register for an account. If you are unable to register, or want to learn more about becoming a Curi member, contact us for more assistance. Sign In Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them. READ NEXT August 22, 2025October 24, 2025Compliance & Regulatory | Risk Management Key HIPAA Requirements for Electronic Communication In this presentation, Becky Summey-Lowman discusses information that is considered electronic protected health information (ePHI), how to keep ePHI secure in electronic transmission and storage, and… Read more December 1, 2022November 14, 2025Risk Management On-Demand Education Engage and educate staff on the front lines of patient and resident care with free webinars and presentations on a variety of topics (not eligible for CME credit). Read more November 13, 2019February 17, 2023Compliance & Regulatory | Health Policy General Compliance Toolkit The best way to stay in compliance with the law is to have a fully developed compliance program. In response to the OIG recommendations, we have prepared documents which will assist you in developing your compliance program. Read more