Healthcare Background Checks: OIG, SAM & FACIS Explained
Healthcare employers must screen against OIG, SAM, and state exclusion lists — and keep screening monthly. What FACIS levels mean and how to build a compliant program.
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Practical guides for employers, HR teams, and recruiters — by the team at 5 Star Background Checks.
Ban-the-Box Laws: What Employers Need to Know
Ban-the-box and fair chance laws now cover most U.S. workers, controlling when employers may ask about criminal history. Here's how to hire compliantly in every jurisdiction.
Read articleHow Much Does an Employment Background Check Cost?
Employment background checks range from about $8 for a basic criminal package to $75+ for executive screening. Real prices, what drives cost, and the hidden fees to avoid.
Read articleHow Far Back Do Background Checks Go?
Seven years? Ten? Forever? How far back an employment background check goes depends on the record type, the FCRA, and state law. Here's the full breakdown for employers.
Read articleFCRA Compliance for Employers: A Practical Guide
The FCRA sets strict rules for employment background checks: disclosure, consent, and the two-step adverse action process. Follow this checklist to stay compliant.
Read articleWhat Shows Up on an Employment Background Check?
Criminal records, driving history, verifications, sanctions and more — here's exactly what employers can (and can't) see on a pre-employment background check.
Read articleHow Long Does an Employment Background Check Take?
Most employment background checks finish in 8–24 hours, but timelines vary by search type. Here's what affects turnaround time and how to keep hiring on schedule.
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