Key federal laws for background checks in the healthcare industry that you need to know

Key federal laws for background checks in the healthcare industry that you need to know

All healthcare organizations are responsible for ensuring that they do not contract with or employ prohibited individuals. Within the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the Office of the Inspector General stipulates that healthcare companies receiving Medicare or Medicaid payments must not hire

Why your healthcare company should be continuously screening employees

Why your healthcare company should be continuously screening employees

Background checks provide employers with protection from liability and lawsuits. However, they only capture a moment in time. It's possible for an employee to accrue a criminal charge or be convicted of a pending charge once you've already hired them and conducted an initial background