Hiring in the healthcare industry comes with unique risks and compliance requirements. With patient safety, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance on the line, employers must thoroughly vet their staff. One of the most important screening tools in healthcare hiring is the FACIS® 3 (Fraud and Abuse Control Information System Level 3) check. This comprehensive screening ensures that medical professionals, caregivers, and administrative staff do not have sanctions, exclusions, or disciplinary actions that could put your organization at risk.

 

What Is a FACIS® 3 Screening, and Who Needs It?

A FACIS® 3 check is the highest-level screening within the FACIS® database, which monitors sanctions, debarments, and disciplinary actions against healthcare providers. It searches federal, state, and licensing agency records for violations related to:

✅ Medicare & Medicaid fraud
✅ Patient abuse & neglect
✅ License revocations, suspensions, and disciplinary actions
✅ Exclusions from federal or state healthcare programs

 

Who Needs a FACIS® 3 Check?

FACIS® 3 screenings are essential for:

Hospitals & Healthcare Systems – Ensuring all employees, vendors, and contractors meet compliance standards.

Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities – Protecting vulnerable patients from caregivers with past violations.

Home Health & Hospice Care Providers – Verifying nurses, therapists, and aides have clean records.

Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Companies – Ensuring no employees are excluded from working with government programs.

Staffing & Recruiting Agencies – Placing only compliant, trustworthy healthcare professionals.

 

Avoiding Penalties by Staying Compliant with OIG, SAM, and Medicaid Rules

Government agencies like the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the System for Award Management (SAM) maintain exclusion lists of individuals and entities barred from participating in federally funded healthcare programs.

Failing to screen for these exclusions can lead to:

Civil monetary penalties (CMPs) – Fines of up to $10,000 per claim involving an excluded individual.

Loss of Medicaid & Medicare reimbursements – Providers may be denied payments for services involving an excluded person.

Damage to reputation & legal liability – Non-compliance can trigger audits, lawsuits, and negative publicity.

 

Case Example: A $1.2 Million Penalty for Hiring an Excluded Provider

A New York healthcare system was fined $1.2 million for employing two excluded individuals. Even though the employees weren’t directly billing Medicare, the organization was still held responsible for failing to conduct proper exclusion screenings.

This case highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring—not just at hiring but continuously throughout employment.

 

How PointHR’s FACIS® 3 Screening Streamlines Compliance for Healthcare Employers

At PointHR, we help healthcare employers navigate complex compliance requirements with automated, accurate, and fast FACIS® 3 screenings. Our solution ensures you:

✅ Search the most up-to-date records from federal, state, and licensing boards
✅ Identify excluded or sanctioned individuals before they pose a risk
✅ Stay compliant with OIG, SAM, Medicaid, and state regulations
✅ Receive real-time alerts for new disciplinary actions or sanctions.

 

Why Choose PointHR for Your FACIS® 3 Screening?

Comprehensive, Multi-Level Screening – We check federal, state, and licensing board data in one streamlined search.

Automated Ongoing Monitoring – Get alerts if an employee is newly sanctioned after hiring.

Fast, Reliable, & Fully Compliant – Reduce manual work and avoid costly fines.

Seamless Integration – Our system integrates with HRIS, ATS, and compliance platforms for easy tracking.

 

Ready to ensure full compliance with FACIS® 3 screenings?

Healthcare employers cannot afford to overlook exclusion screenings. A FACIS® 3 check is the best defense against fraud, penalties, and reputational harm. By partnering with PointHR, you get accurate, real-time compliance screening to protect your patients, employees, and bottom line.

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