OIG exclusion screening with the industry's only $5M guarantee
One missed exclusion can cost millions in Medicare/Medicaid penalties—calculated per interaction. Ethico's EcoCheck delivers automated screening with precision algorithms that reduce false positives to 20-30% (vs. 90%+ elsewhere), batch processing that handles hundreds of names in hours, and the industry's only $5 million financial guarantee on accuracy.
Financial protection no competitor offers
The Risk
Medicare/Medicaid penalties calculated per interaction. A sanctioned physician writing 30 prescriptions = $300,000 in fines ($10K x 30). Organizations face existential exposure from screening failures.
The Guarantee
Ethico's $5M ActionCheck Guarantee covers fines and penalties up to $5 million due to vendor errors. We're the only provider with this level of financial backing because we're that confident in our accuracy.
What's Covered:
20-30% false positive rate vs. 90%+ industry standard
The Problem
Manual screening or weak algorithms generate 90%+ false positive rates. Your team spends days clearing "John Smith" matches that aren't actual exclusions.
Ethico's Approach
- Multi-identifier matching (name, DOB, SSN, NPI, address)
- Nickname and maiden name handling
- Configurable stringency levels
- Precision algorithms developed over 25 years
Every list that matters
Federal Lists
- OIG LEIE (List of Excluded Individuals/Entities)
- SAM (System for Award Management)
- OFAC SDN
State Lists
- All 50 state Medicaid exclusion lists
- State licensing board actions
- Nurse aide abuse registries
Additional Sources
- 400+ authoritative databases
- Configurable by organization needs
- Updated continuously
Hundreds of names in hours, not days
No hiring bottlenecks. No delayed onboarding. Screen your entire workforce without operational disruption.
| Volume | Processing Time |
|---|---|
| Small batch (<50) | Under 1 hour |
| Medium batch (50-200) | 1-2 hours |
| Large batch (200+) | 2-4 hours |
Built for current regulatory requirements
JCAHO Mandate
Monthly credential verification required (effective 2025). Traditional annual screening is no longer sufficient.
EcoCheck Delivers
- Ongoing monitoring, not just point-in-time
- Customizable frequency (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
- Instant alerts when exclusions occur
- Audit trail for surveyors
What's included
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| $5M Guarantee | Financial protection on accuracy |
| OIG LEIE Screening | Primary federal exclusion list |
| SAM Screening | System for Award Management |
| State Exclusions | All 50 state Medicaid lists |
| Continuous Monitoring | Ongoing, not just onboarding |
| Batch Processing | Hundreds of names in hours |
| Managed Attestation | Complex match resolution |
| Precision Algorithms | 20-30% false positive rate |
How precision matching works
The algorithm that delivers 60-70% fewer false positives
| Step | What Happens | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Identifier Input | Name, DOB, SSN, NPI, address collected | More data points = more precise matching |
| Fuzzy Matching | Nicknames, maiden names, spelling variations handled | Catches true matches despite data variations |
| Secondary Verification | Additional identifiers confirm or rule out matches | Reduces "John Smith" noise to actual exclusions |
| Stringency Configuration | Adjust match sensitivity by role/risk level | High-risk roles get tighter matching |
| Human Review Queuing | Uncertain matches routed for specialist review | Final determination by trained analysts |
Proof points
"We were clearing 200+ false positive matches per month on our previous system. EcoCheck reduced that to under 40. The $5M guarantee gave us confidence to switch, and the accuracy made our credentialing team believers."
Implementation timeline
OIG screening operational in 2-4 weeks
| Phase | Timeline | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery | Week 1 | List requirements, matching stringency, alert routing |
| Configuration | Week 1 | Lists enabled, match parameters, notification rules |
| Data Upload | Week 1-2 | Historical roster import, matching algorithm tuning |
| Validation | Week 2 | Sample batch processing, false positive rate verification |
| Go-Live | Week 2-4 | Full monitoring enabled, ongoing screening begins |
What happens next
See Precision Matching
Demo showing how multi-identifier matching reduces false positives for your typical roster.
Compare False Positive Rates
We'll run a sample of your roster through EcoCheck and compare false positive rates to your current solution.
Review Guarantee Terms
Full $5M ActionCheck Guarantee documentation before you commit.
Go Live
OIG screening operational with continuous monitoring and instant alerts.
Frequently asked questions
Screen with the industry's only $5M guarantee
See how precision matching delivers 60-70% fewer false positives while the $5M ActionCheck Guarantee protects against screening errors.
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