The Exclusions List OIG serves an important purpose for healthcare organizations to follow the rules of federal law. The list consists of people and organizations barred from federally funded healthcare programs for fraud, misconduct, abuse, and the like. Regular screening is a proactive measure for healthcare providers to mitigate significant legal scrutiny, fines and penalties as well as maintain the trust of their reputation. Automated monitoring tools offer access to any newly expired or additional exclusions to protect patients and create an ethical environment. In addition to compliance, general trust in healthcare services will be enhanced by using the Exclusions List OIG.