The Office of Inspector General (OIG) exempts both individuals and organizations from federally-funded healthcare programs to safeguard the people from abuse, fraud, and unprofessional conduct. Exclusions usually occur because of professional misconduct, criminal conviction, or violation of health regulations, for example, Medicare and Medicaid fraud. By enforcing exclusions, the OIG assists in ensuring security and integrity in the system of healthcare. OIG excluded ensures that only trustworthy individuals are eligible for federal funding or risk healthcare for patients.