The OIG published a notice July 11, 2014 announcing that it is considering revising its nonbinding criteria, established in 1997, outlining the circumstances under which the OIG may exercise its permissive authority under Section 1128(b)(7) of the Social Security Act to exclude an individual or entity from participation in the federal health care programs for engaging in conduct described in sections 1128A and 1128B of the Act (e.g., submitting or causing the submission of false or fraudulent claims or soliciting or paying kickbacks in violation of the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute). Since 1997, OIG has used these criteria in False Claims Act cases and administrative matters to evaluate whether to impose a permissive exclusion or release this authority in exchange for the defendant’s entering into a Corporate Integrity Agreement with OIG. The OIG suggests that “updated guidance could better reflect the state of the health care industry today, including the changes in legal requirements and the emergence of the health care compliance industry.” The OIG is particularly interested in input on: (1) whether there should be differences in the criteria for individuals and entities and (2) whether and how to consider a defendant’s existing compliance program. The OIG will accept comments through September 9, 2014. After reviewing comments, the OIG will decide whether and how to revise its non-binding exclusion criteria.