FACIS (Provider Sanctions + Exclusions)

The keystone of healthcare compliance is knowing what you don’t know. With FACIS by Verisys you can screen and monitor provider sanctions and exclusions with the best accuracy in the industry. Learn about best practices for using FACIS and how it helps optimize healthcare compliance.

An In-Depth Look at The OIG Exclusion List

The OIG Exclusion List is the Foundation of Provider Screening The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) oversee the reimbursement of health care providers who serve beneficiaries of federally funded...

The Importance of Primary Source Verification for Practitioner Credentials

If there’s one thing healthcare organizations can count on, it’s changing regulations. Although credentialing and recredentialing standards were temporarily changed due to COVID, many regulations are returning to the former protocol. That’s why it’s important to...

The Importance of Healthcare Sanction Screening for Workforce Integrity

The healthcare sanctions background check process remains one of the most critical operations for direct care organizations in 2025. For health systems, pharmacies, health plans, and other entities, healthcare sanction screening supports compliance efforts and ensures...

What is FACIS©? A Guide to the Fraud Abuse Control Information System

In this post, we’ll break down everything you need to know about FACIS background checks—from the baseline FACIS Level 1M screening that fulfills OIG and CMS requirements, to the industry‑leading FACIS Level 3 that aggregates thousands of state and federal sanction...

A Guide to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)

In healthcare, ensuring that providers meet rigorous professional standards isn’t just important—it’s essential. Patients put their trust in qualified professionals, and healthcare organizations must uphold accountability, confidentiality, and safety at every level. ...

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