Health care, contracting and assistance exclusion

Excluded by the Department of Health and Human Services and all other Federal procurement and nonprocurement programs. In addition, for exclusions imposed on or after August 5, 1997, the scope of the exclusions encompasses all Federal health care programs. For exclusions imposed prior to August 5, 1997, the scope is limited to the four health care programs specifically referenced above. For exclusions imposed on or after August 5, 1997, the scope includes all Federal health care programs. The effect of an exclusion is that payment may not be made by the programs for any items or services furnished (except an emergency item or service) by an excluded party. If the party is a physician, payment may not be made for any items or services furnished, ordered, or prescribed. Contact the Health and Human Services liaison shown under the heading "For Additional Information" in the front of this issue is you need specific information concerning listed parties.