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The Effect of OIG Exclusion On Health Care Professionals: The Effects of Exclusion: Payment Prohibition & Civil Monetary Penalties Part 2 of 2

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By Michelle Bedoya, J.D., and George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law This is part two of two in a blog series in which the effects and scope of OIG exclusion on health care professionals will be discussed. Click here to read part one of this blog series. Pursuant to Sections 1128 and 1156 of the Social Security Act, the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General ("OIG") has the authority to exclude individuals and e