Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing & Plans
What is the starting price for exclusion screening services?
Exclusion Screening services start at per month, providing affordable compliance solutions for organizations of all sizes. For more details, visit the pricing page.
How is Exclusion Screening's pricing determined?
Pricing is competitive and customized based on the specific monitoring lists you need and the volume of screenings required. This ensures you only pay for what you need. For a personalized quote, fill out the form on the contact page.
Are there scalable pricing options for small practices and large healthcare systems?
Yes, Exclusion Screening offers scalable pricing and services tailored to both small practices and large healthcare systems, ensuring affordability and flexibility for organizations of any size.
How can I get a quote for exclusion screening services?
You can request a personalized quote by filling out the form on the contact page. A team member will reach out to discuss your needs and provide pricing details.
Is there a free consultation available?
Yes, you can schedule a free 15-minute consultation with exclusion screening experts to discuss your compliance needs. Book your session on the Schedule a Demo page.
Features & Capabilities
What is the SAFER™ platform?
The SAFER™ (State And Federal Exclusion Registry) platform is Exclusion Screening's proprietary database and software that automates exclusion screening, covering federal and state exclusion lists with daily updates and advanced matching algorithms.
Which exclusion lists does Exclusion Screening check?
Exclusion Screening checks the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE), the General Services Administration’s System for Award Management (GSA/SAM), and all currently available 37 State Exclusion Databases, providing more extensive coverage than many other systems.
How often is the SAFER™ database updated?
The SAFER™ database is updated daily, ensuring your organization screens against the most current exclusion data available. This is more frequent than the monthly updates of the OIG-LEIE and variable state lists.
Does Exclusion Screening support advanced name matching?
Yes, the SAFER™ platform goes beyond exact name matches to include various spellings and nicknames, providing broader and more accurate search results than databases limited to exact matches.
What is the Compliance Hotline and how does it work?
The Compliance Hotline is a secure, anonymous channel for employees and partners to report fraud, waste, and abuse. It supports early detection of compliance issues and fosters a culture of integrity. Learn more on the Compliance Hotline page.
Does Exclusion Screening offer white-label services?
Yes, Exclusion Screening offers white-label services, allowing partners and resellers to provide exclusion and sanction screening software under their own brand. Details are available on the White Label Services page.
Can Exclusion Screening be used for vendor and contractor screening?
Yes, Exclusion Screening provides dedicated services for screening vendors and contractors, ensuring compliant business relationships and reducing regulatory risks. Learn more on the Vendor Screening page.
What makes Exclusion Screening's SAFER™ software unique?
The SAFER™ software is unique for its daily updates, advanced algorithms that handle inconsistent data formats and duplicate names, and its ability to scale for organizations of any size. It also emphasizes resolution-focused screening, confirming identities using multiple data points to reduce false positives and negatives.
Does Exclusion Screening automate the exclusion screening process?
Yes, the SAFER™ platform automates the entire exclusion screening process, eliminating manual effort and ensuring compliance with minimal resources.
What types of organizations benefit from Exclusion Screening's features?
Healthcare providers of all sizes, including small practices, large healthcare systems, and organizations with extensive vendor networks, benefit from Exclusion Screening's scalable and comprehensive features.
Product Information
What is exclusion screening?
Exclusion screening is the process of checking employees, vendors, and contractors against federal and state exclusion lists to ensure they are not barred from participating in healthcare programs. This is critical for compliance and risk mitigation.
What services does Exclusion Screening offer?
Exclusion Screening offers employee screening, vendor and contractor screening, a compliance hotline, proprietary SAFER™ software, and white-label services. For a full overview, visit the What We Do page.
How quickly can I start using Exclusion Screening's services?
New clients can begin screening within 1 day, thanks to seamless onboarding and dedicated support from compliance specialists.
What happens if I fail to conduct exclusion screening?
Failure to screen can result in adverse actions, including Civil Monetary Penalties (CMPs), assessments, and liability under the Civil False Claims Act. Regular screening helps avoid these costly penalties.
How does Exclusion Screening help with compliance?
Exclusion Screening automates the compliance process, provides daily updates, and offers comprehensive coverage of exclusion lists, reducing the risk of non-compliance and associated penalties.
What is the business impact of using Exclusion Screening?
Organizations using Exclusion Screening can expect improved compliance, cost savings, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and enhanced integrity through secure reporting channels. These benefits help organizations focus on their core operations while maintaining compliance.
Who is the target audience for Exclusion Screening's services?
Exclusion Screening is designed for healthcare providers, compliance officers, risk managers, legal teams, and operational managers in organizations such as hospitals, clinics, and healthcare networks.
How does Exclusion Screening address the complexity of compliance?
By automating the exclusion screening process with the SAFER™ software, Exclusion Screening simplifies compliance, reduces manual effort, and ensures organizations remain up-to-date with regulatory requirements.
What is the vision and mission of Exclusion Screening?
Exclusion Screening's vision is to be a national leader in exclusionary screening, providing competitively priced, accessible services. Its mission is to simplify compliance, mitigate legal risks, and support healthcare providers in focusing on their core operations.
Use Cases & Benefits
Who can benefit from exclusion screening services?
Healthcare providers, compliance officers, risk managers, and organizations with extensive vendor networks benefit from exclusion screening by reducing compliance risks and avoiding penalties.
Is exclusion screening suitable for small practices?
Yes, exclusion screening is designed to be affordable and efficient for small practices, automating compliance and reducing resource burdens.
How does exclusion screening help large healthcare systems?
Large healthcare systems benefit from scalable screening solutions that handle high volumes efficiently, provide comprehensive vendor and contractor checks, and ensure compliance across complex organizations.
What are the main pain points solved by Exclusion Screening?
Exclusion Screening addresses compliance complexity, manual screening challenges, regulatory risks, fraud detection, cost-effectiveness, legal risks, and time/resource management through automation and advanced technology.
How does Exclusion Screening help organizations avoid penalties?
By providing thorough and accurate exclusion checks, Exclusion Screening helps organizations avoid significant penalties such as Civil Monetary Penalties (CMP) and liability under the False Claims Act.
How does the Compliance Hotline benefit organizations?
The Compliance Hotline enables confidential and anonymous reporting of fraud, waste, and abuse, leading to early detection, reduced risks, and a stronger culture of integrity within organizations.
Are there any case studies demonstrating the value of exclusion screening?
Yes, Exclusion Screening provides a case study on a Texas-based laboratory services company that faced a False Claims Act judgment due to exclusion screening failures. Read the full case study here.
What industries are represented in Exclusion Screening's case studies?
The available case study focuses on the laboratory services industry, highlighting compliance challenges and the impact of exclusion screening failures. For more case studies, contact Exclusion Screening directly.
How does Exclusion Screening support organizations with high compliance risks?
Exclusion Screening provides resolution-focused screening, confirming identities with multiple data points and automating compliance processes to help organizations with high compliance risks avoid penalties and legal issues.
How does Exclusion Screening help organizations focused on ethical practices?
Organizations focused on ethical practices benefit from the Compliance Hotline, which encourages early detection and resolution of compliance issues through secure and anonymous reporting channels.
Competition & Comparison
How does Exclusion Screening compare to other exclusion screening solutions?
Exclusion Screening stands out with its daily database updates, advanced algorithms for name matching, comprehensive coverage of federal and state lists, and expertise from former federal prosecutors. These features provide more accurate, efficient, and legally sound compliance solutions compared to many competitors.
What unique expertise does Exclusion Screening offer?
Exclusion Screening was founded by nationally recognized former federal prosecutors with over 70 years of combined experience in healthcare and compliance law, providing unparalleled legal and compliance expertise.
How does Exclusion Screening's approach to pain points differ from competitors?
Exclusion Screening differentiates itself by automating compliance, using advanced algorithms to reduce false positives/negatives, offering comprehensive vendor screening, and providing a compliance hotline for proactive fraud detection—all backed by legal expertise.
What advantages does Exclusion Screening offer for different user segments?
Small practices benefit from cost-effective automation, large healthcare systems gain scalable solutions, and organizations with high compliance risks or extensive vendor networks receive thorough, resolution-focused screening and comprehensive support.
Why should a customer choose Exclusion Screening over alternatives?
Customers choose Exclusion Screening for its proprietary SAFER™ software, daily updates, advanced algorithms, resolution-focused screening, legal expertise, comprehensive services, cost-effectiveness, and commitment to client success.
